Sun Jan 26 02:30:00 IST 2025: **Trump Floats Rejoining WHO After Announcing US Withdrawal; Mass Deportations Spark Fear Among Immigrants; Inspectors General Firings Spark Controversy**

**Las Vegas, NV & Washington, D.C. –** In a series of dramatic developments, President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by swift action on multiple fronts, sparking both controversy and uncertainty.

During a Nevada rally celebrating his electoral victory, Trump hinted at a potential U-turn on his decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). While reaffirming his criticism of the organization’s funding structure – highlighting the disparity between US ($500 million) and Chinese ($39 million) contributions – he stated, “Maybe we would consider doing it again.” The White House has yet to comment on this apparent shift in policy.

Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations has instilled fear among Venezuelan immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). One such immigrant, Carlos Carpio, expressed his anxiety about the future, highlighting the precarious situation faced by approximately 1 million individuals in the US under TPS. While the Biden administration recently extended TPS for several countries, Trump’s renewed presidency casts a shadow of uncertainty over their future.

Adding to the turmoil, President Trump has fired at least 12 inspectors general across various federal agencies, prompting outrage from Democrats and some Republicans. The firings, conducted without the legally mandated 30-day notice to Congress, have been denounced as a violation of checks and balances and an attempt to curtail oversight. While some Republicans defended the President’s actions, citing his authority, others, including Senator Susan Collins, expressed concern and confusion over the move. Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, demanded further explanation from the President.

The rapid-fire pardons granted by Trump since his inauguration further fueled the perception of a decisive, and potentially controversial, leadership style. A Trump official attributed the pardons to the fulfillment of campaign promises.

Adding another layer of complexity, a Florida man was arrested for threatening to kill President Trump. Police highlighted the seriousness of such threats, regardless of the suspect’s claim that his social media posts were a joke.

Despite the controversy surrounding the inspectors general firings, the Senate confirmed several key Cabinet members, including Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary. The Senate also advanced the nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary. These confirmations, however, were not without their share of partisan divisions and procedural disputes.

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