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Ex-NASA scientist poached by France urges European flexibility on appointments

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As Europe considers how best to attract US-based scientists impacted by funding cuts and political hostility from the administration of Donald Trump, one space scientist heading for Marseille has a message for funders: allow Americans to retain some of their old ties.

Kartik Sheth, who lost his position as associate chief scientist at NASA in April due to a mass layoff affecting thousands of employees, is preparing to start a new chapter in France. Sheth will soon join Aix-Marseille University as part of its Safe Place for Science programme, an initiative designed to offer a haven for US-based academics affected by recent cuts in the United States.

“The French have been extremely wonderful and generous in offering a pretty sizable start-up package,” said Sheth, who earlier this year met French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the scheme.

As European institutions work to welcome displaced talent, the Safe Place for Science programme stands as an example of how global cooperation can support researchers during challenging times.
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-funding/aerospace/ex-nasa-scientist-poached-france-urges-european-flexibility-appointments

GOP congressman and retired general says Trump should ‘absolutely’ fire Pentagon chief

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One Republican member of Congress with an extensive military record is calling on President Donald Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

During a Tuesday interview with CNN reporter Manu Raju, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a retired brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force and member of the House Armed Forces Committee, expanded on his view that the embattled defense secretary should be “held accountable” following a Washington Post report. The report alleges that Hegseth ordered the deaths of two people who survived a missile strike.

“We do not kill two survivors who are not posing an imminent threat to anybody,” Bacon said. “I just want to make sure I get the facts. If what is being reported is true, somebody was wrong and they should be held accountable. It doesn’t sound good. And if somebody actually did this, they should be held accountable,” he continued. “And it should be at the top, not the bottom.”

When asked by Raju whether Hegseth’s actions necessitated his removal, Bacon responded, “absolutely.” He also referenced his prior call for Hegseth to be fired over a separate incident known as “Signalgate,” in which the defense secretary accidentally included Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg on a group text sharing classified information about impending strikes in Yemen.

“I felt that way under Signalgate. He should have taken responsibility then, and he didn’t,” Bacon said.

Hegseth’s account of his involvement in the strike has been inconsistent. Initially, during a Fox News interview, he claimed he knew “exactly” who was on the boat that was destroyed and that he watched the events unfold in real time.

However, during Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting at the White House, Hegseth said he had left the room prior to the secondary strike that killed the two survivors. Instead, he stated that Admiral Frank M. Bradley, who was in charge of the mission, made the call to order the strike on the survivors. Hegseth called it “the correct decision.”
https://www.alternet.org/trump-fire-pete-hegseth/

Disease-Ridden Homosexuals Stage Border ‘Kiss-In’ To Protest Trump Immigration Policies

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A group of HIV-positive men gathered at the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday and staged a coordinated “kiss-in,” aiming to confront what they described as discrimination and hostile immigration policies under President Donald Trump.

The demonstration took place at Friendship Park/Parque de la Amistad, located between California and Mexico, as activists marked the run-up to World AIDS Day, according to The Advocate. MPact Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights officials organized the event.

The group said they intend to normalize public displays of affection by people living with HIV, push back against stigmas surrounding sex and dating, and highlight concerns that queer migrants face under Trump-era border enforcement.

Andrew Spieldenner, MPact’s executive director, told The Advocate that the group deliberately sought a high-visibility protest at the border.

“As one of the only openly HIV-positive Executive Directors of a global organization, I am inspired and heartened by this highly visible action for the rights of all people living with HIV, especially queer migrants, when there’s so much fear and disinformation out there,” Spieldenner said. “Our communities are powerful when we come together.”

Research from the Williams Institute estimates that roughly 640,000 non-U.S. citizens identify as LGBTQ+ in the United States, including as many as 288,000 undocumented immigrants. Activists claim these migrants face heightened vulnerability under Trump’s immigration policies.

Advocacy groups have accused U.S. detention centers of denying lifesaving HIV medications and tolerating violence against LGBTQ+ detainees. Alex Garner, MPact’s senior director of strategic initiatives, said the border demonstration sought to challenge those conditions.

“MPact works in collaboration with local communities to create the International HIV Kiss-in because it’s a bold, provocative, and revolutionary act to publicly demonstrate the sexuality of people living with HIV and declare the human rights of queer migrants,” Garner explained. “We’ve transcended borders of sexuality and of gender, and borders cannot restrict our fight for queer migrants and people living with HIV as we utilize the power of a kiss.”

Migrants moving through Mexico toward the United States have shown documented HIV prevalence ranging from roughly 0.6% to 2% in studies conducted since 2020. A large analysis of 9,108 Central American migrants found a 0.71% overall rate and significantly higher levels among transgender migrants.

Additional research in the Tijuana-San Diego border region reported a 0.63% HIV prevalence among migrants in 2021, showing a consistent pattern of sub-1% infection rates across major transit points.

A separate surveillance effort by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) found about 2% HIV prevalence among migrants tested at Mexico’s southern border during 2022-2023.

(RELATED: Trump Plans To Build 10 Miles Of New Border Wall Near San Diego Ports Of Entry)

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https://dailycaller.com/2025/12/01/hiv-positive-mexico-border-kiss-in-protest-trump-policy/

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot

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President Donald Trump on Sunday said he has invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House. He mentioned that he spoke to her parents, who were “devastated” by the tragedy.

U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died following a shooting incident on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Her colleague, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who was seriously injured in the same event, remained in critical condition. The president said he has discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the West Virginia National Guard.

“I said, ‘When you’re ready, because that’s a tough thing, come to the White House. We’re going to honor Sarah,” Trump told reporters. “And likewise with Andrew, recover or not.”

In recent days, local vigils in West Virginia have honored the soldiers, including one held Saturday evening at Webster County High School, where Beckstrom attended classes.

“Sarah was the kind of student that teachers hoped for. She carried herself with quiet strength, a contagious smile, and a positive energy that lifted people around her,” said Gabriel Markle, the school’s principal. “She was sweet, caring and always willing to help others.”

Beckstrom, 20, and Wolfe, 24, were deployed with the West Virginia National Guard as part of Trump’s aggressive crime-fighting plan that federalized the D.C. police force.

A 29-year-old Afghan national faces one count of first-degree murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed in connection with the shooting. This incident prompted the Trump administration to halt all asylum decisions and pause issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports.

Funeral arrangements had not been finalized for Beckstrom, according to Cathy Pettry, owner of Dodd & Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs. Pettry stated on Saturday that her funeral home has been in contact with Beckstrom’s family about the services.

At the vigil, the hometown crowd, seated in bleachers and folding chairs, lit candles while listening to speeches from clergy and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, who said he visited Wolfe’s family earlier in the day.

Wolfe, of Martinsburg, entered service in February 2019. He graduated from Musselman High School in 2019, according to Berkeley County Schools. He remained hospitalized and “fighting for his life,” Morrisey said during an interview the following day on Fox News Channel’s “The Sunday Briefing.”

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also told “Fox News Sunday” that she planned to meet with Wolfe’s family.

Morrisey called it a challenging time for the state. Referring to Beckstrom as a “favorite daughter of Webster County,” he shared that he quickly learned about her reputation as someone with a big heart who loved to serve others.

Beckstrom, from Summersville, graduated in June 2023 and enlisted in the National Guard that same month. She served with distinction as a military police officer, according to the West Virginia National Guard.

“She had a lot of kindness and she certainly had courage,” Morrisey told the crowd during Saturday’s vigil. “Though her life lasted far too short, she has left a mark that’s going to last forever.”

AP writer Josh Boak contributed to this report from West Palm Beach, Florida.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/30/trump-white-house-invitation-national-guard-members/

Trump Calls for ‘All Necessary Measures’ After National Guard Shooting

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President Donald Trump said everyone who arrived in the U. S. from Afghanistan under the Biden administration must be “reexamined” in light of the Wednesday shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members who were deployed to Washington, D. C. Why It Matters Thousands of Afghans arrived in the United States after the Islamist Taliban recaptured the country in 2021, as U. S. forces were withdrawing after two decades of the “war against terrorism” launched after the 9/11 attack on the United States. Many of the new arrivals had worked with U. S. troops during their two-decade presence in Afghanistan, as interpreters, fixers and in other support capacities, and as a result, faced persecution from the Taliban after they defeated a U. S.-backed Afghan government and seized control of the country. What To Know The suspect in the shooting of the two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday has been identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, multiple law enforcement sources told the media. Lakanwal, who they say entered the U. S. in 2021, was shot, wounded and arrested. Trump, in a video address on Wednesday night, referred to Afghanistan as “a hellhole on earth” and said “nobody knew who was coming in” to the United States after the Taliban victory in 2021. “This attack underscores the single greatest national security threat facing our nation,” Trump said, referring to the Wednesday shooting. “We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan under Biden and we must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from the country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country. If they can’t love our country, we don’t want them,” the president added. Trump said the shooting suspect’s “status was extended under legislation signed by President Biden,” who Trump said let in 20 million “unknown and unfettered” foreigners. In May 2022, months after the fall of Kabul, then Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas had designated Afghans eligible for temporary protected status (TPS), granting those in the U. S. without legal status protections from deportation and offering work authorization so they could earn a living. Some 8, 200 Afghans have benefited from TPS, per National Immigration Forum estimates. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on May 12, 2025, that TPS would be terminated for Afghans, saying that Homeland Security had reviewed conditions in Afghanistan with the help of interagency partners, and determined conditions had improved enough to revoke the temporary protections. The United Nations and multiple humanitarian organizations still report that Afghanistan is volatile, and that Afghans who fled could likely be targeted upon their return. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans remain scattered in other countries, where they are also seeking asylum. What People Are Saying Trump, in his address: “We’re not going to put up with these kinds of assaults on law and order by people who shouldn’t even be in our country.” Nasirullah Safi, who worked as an interpreter for the U. S. military for a decade before migrating to the U. S. in 2016 under a Special Immigrant Visa program, to Newsweek in May: “The war has never been ended for these incredible men and women who supported Americans there. It continues, and if they get deported, and if you send them back to the country that’s run by a bunch of lunatics, by the Taliban, no doubt that those people would get killed.” What Happens Next Trump gave no details about how or when the reexamination of Afghan immigrants would be carried out. Investigators have not determined a motive for the Wednesday shooting in Washington.
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-calls-for-all-necessary-measures-after-national-guard-shooting-11118211

‘Supreme Court is not the only battleground’: Right-wing lawyer could have chilling effect

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A right-wing lawyer has been expected to be a top candidate for a powerful federal appeals court vacancy that could leave a lasting mark on a generation. President Donald Trump will have to fill the vacancy for Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Duane Benton, who announced he would move to senior status. And Erin Hawley, a senior attorney at the Alliance Defending Freedom, could be the top contender, according to The New Republic, in a report published Wednesday. Hawley has been considered “the public face of some of the most consequential right-wing legal victories of the last decade.” She is seen as a “near-perfect judicial nominee” for conservatives, who aim to roll back federal protections for reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights and the administrative state. “With the ultraconservative Supreme Court at her back, Hawley has been one of the most effective culture-war litigators in the country. She argued Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and erased nearly 50 years of constitutional protection for abortion. She stood before the court again in 303 Creative v. Elenis, helping secure a ruling that carved out a broad First Amendment exemption to state civil rights laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination,” according to The New Republic. She most recently represented Idaho in Moyle v. United States and argued that hospitals should not be required to provide emergency abortions even when a woman’s life or her health is at risk. The appointment could have a “profound” impact for people who live in Arkansas, the Dakotas, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Nebraska. “Lower court judicial nominations often receive less scrutiny than Supreme Court fights, but they matter just as much-especially in the appellate courts, where the vast majority of federal appellate cases end. A judge can serve for decades, long after the president who appointed them leaves office. With her age, ideological alignment, and experience engineering high-stakes cultural battles, Hawley would likely serve as a conservative anchor on the Eighth Circuit for a generation,” The New Republic reported. “The conservative legal movement sees this as a feature, not a bug. But for the rest of the country, Hawley’s potential elevation offers a stark reminder that the Supreme Court is not the only battleground. The architects of the post-Roe order are looking for new platforms, and they are focused on courts across the country, especially with the Supreme Court already captured by the right,” according to the outlet.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-judge-2674345345/

Rush Hour 4 Is Happening: Here’s What Trump Has To Do With It

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Rush Hour 4 has moved from years of uncertainty to active development, driven in part by a request from President Donald Trump that reignited studio interest in the long-running franchise. Paramount is now set to distribute the film. The project brings together returning stars, a controversial director and a studio system reshaped by new ownership. A Franchise Revived Through Presidential Influence Reports state that Paramount agreed to distribute Rush Hour 4 after Trump personally asked the studio to revive the series. According to Semafor, it played a role in the decision to push the project forward. Trump’s involvement has added an unexpected political thread to a film franchise previously known only as a comedic action series. Brett Ratner will return to direct the fourth instalment after a prolonged absence from feature films. His last major release was the 2014 action film Hercules, led by Dwayne Johnson. Ratner’s career slowed in 2017 following allegations connected to the #MeToo movement, though he has remained active through other projects. His relationship with the Trump family strengthened during the production of Melania, a documentary about the former First Lady. Amazon reportedly paid £31. 5 million (approximately $40 million) for the rights to release that project. This connection placed Ratner in proximity to the administration during a period in which Rush Hour 4 was being reconsidered. Paramount’s Role and the Film’s New Structure Paramount’s involvement in Rush Hour 4 is limited to distribution, with the studio being paid a flat fee to release the film theatrically. It will not be responsible for the cost of production or marketing, making the arrangement lower risk than a traditional studio-funded release. Warner Bros., through its New Line label, released the original Rush Hour in 1998 and the sequels in 2001 and 2007. Under the new agreement, Warner Bros. will receive first-dollar gross, meaning it will collect a percentage of box office revenue before costs are repaid. Multiple distributors were approached after Warner Bros. allowed the producers and Ratner to explore new partners. Many reportedly declined due to Ratner’s involvement, which made Paramount’s agreement more unusual given the broader industry reluctance. A Legacy of Commercial Success The franchise has been a substantial box office performer. The first Rush Hour, centred on two police officers teaming up to rescue a diplomat’s daughter, earned £192 million (approximately $244 million) worldwide. The sequels strengthened the franchise with £273 million (approximately $347 million) for Rush Hour 2 and £203 million (approximately $258 million) for Rush Hour 3. These successes came during a period when comedy-driven action films were dominant in cinemas. Since then, comedies have declined significantly at the box office, raising questions about how Rush Hour 4 will perform in a market that now favours large-scale franchise films and major action releases. Jackie Chan, whose physicality shaped the tone of the earlier films, is now 71. Chris Tucker has not led a film since Rush Hour 3 in 2007. Studio Ambitions and Trump’s Connection to Paramount Leadership Paramount’s chairman and CEO, David Ellison, is the son of Larry Ellison, known for being one of Trump’s most prominent financial supporters. Trump has publicly praised Ellison’s leadership, adding another layer of connection between the former President and the film’s development. The timeline for Rush Hour 4 remains unclear, but its path to production has already set it apart from its predecessors, shaped by political influence, shifting studio priorities and the return of key figures not seen together on a major film in more than a decade.
https://www.ibtimes.com/rush-hour-4-happening-heres-what-trump-has-do-it-3791383

Pentagon threatens to court martial former NASA astronaut

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The US Department of Defense on Monday announced it was launching an investigation into a Democratic senator who had participating in a video warning active-duty troops to not follow illegal orders given by President Donald Trump. In a social media post, the DoD said it had “received serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired US Navy captain who was one of several Democrats with backgrounds in national defense to speak out against the president potentially giving unlawful orders that pit the US military against American civilians. As a result of the investigation, the DoD said that Kelly could be recalled to active duty to face potential court-martial proceedings for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). “All servicemembers are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the UCMJ to obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful,” the DoD said. “A servicemember’s personal philosophy does not justify or excuse the disobedience of an otherwise lawful order.” In addition to Kelly, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Reps. Chris Deluzio (D-Penn.), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Md.), and Jason Crow (D-Colo.) appeared in the video. In a follow-up social media post, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacked the Democrats in the video as the “seditious six” and said that Kelly had been singled out for investigation because he was the only member who was still subject to UCMJ given his status as a retired Naval officer. “As was announced, the Department is reviewing his statements and actions, which were addressed directly to all troops while explicitly using his rank and service affiliation-lending the appearance of authority to his words,” wrote Hegseth. “Kelly’s conduct brings discredit upon the armed forces and will be addressed appropriately.” Trump has been calling for the prosecution of the six Democrats who appeared in the video for the last several days, and he even went so far as to say in one Truth Social post they deserve to be executed for “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” Shortly after the Pentagon announced its investigation into Kelly, he responded with a lengthy social media post in which he defended his service record and vowed not to back down despite threats from the Trump administration. “If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work,” he said. “I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.”.
https://www.alternet.org/pentagon-threatens-to-court-martial-former-astronaut/

Bitcoin Rises as Trump Points to “Extremely Strong” U.S.–China Relations

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The Bitcoin price is on the rise today and is now looking to reclaim the psychological $90,000 level. This follows U. S. President Donald Trump’s statement of his country’s strong relationship with China after his call with his Chinese counterpart earlier today. Bitcoin Rises Above $88,000 Following Trump’s Statement TradingView data shows that the BTC price has surged above $88,000 today, reaching an intraday high of around $88,400. The flagship crypto is up almost 2% after climbing from an intraday low of around $85,000. The Bitcoin rally follows Trump’s Truth Social post, in which he highlighted the “extremely strong” relationship with China. This came after his call with China’s President Xi Jinping. Trump revealed that they had discussed many topics and that the call was a follow-up to their “highly successful” meeting in South Korea last month. The U. S. president noted that since that meeting, they have made significant progress on both sides in keeping their agreements up to date and accurate. This marks a positive for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, considering the heightened trade war between the two countries before now. Trump had threatened tariffs of up to 150% on China in early October, which sent the crypto market crashing. However, as CoinGape reported, the U. S. and China have since reached a trade truce, and the call between both leaders further solidifies the budding relationship between the two countries. Trump also mentioned in his post that both leaders have agreed to make state visits next year, with him visiting China and China’s president visiting the U. S. “We agreed that it is important that we communicate often, which I look forward to doing,” Trump added. Is The Bottom In For BTC? co-founder Arthur Hayes had earlier predicted that the bottom may be near for the flagship crypto following its crash below $100,000 earlier in the month, which sent it to new lows. Hayes had noted that liquidity was improving in the market, which marks another positive. He expects an increase in USD liquidity as the Fed ends quantitative tightening on December 1, while bank lending has also increased this month. Meanwhile, market expert Julien Bittel indicated that more liquidity is bound to flow into the market as the U. S. government takes on more debt to keep expanding its GDP. He noted that Bitcoin is bound to thrive in this world of perpetual debasement, as governments monetize their debt through quantitative easing (QE)- style operations.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-rises-as-trump-points-to-extremely-strong-u-s-china-relations/

White House Scraps DOGE: The Bizarre Subscriptions and Weird Overseas Contracts Draining Public Funds

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The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, launched with fanfare as a flagship initiative of Donald Trump’s second term, has quietly been disbanded, eight months before its scheduled end. Meant to streamline federal agencies and cut waste, DOGE instead became synonymous with confusion, strange overseas contracts, and massive public spending that delivered little measurable savings. DOGE’s Short-Lived Ambitions and Rapid Rise Created in January, DOGE made a dramatic entrance into Washington with a promise to shrink federal agencies and redirect resources toward Trump priorities. It gained early attention for aggressive budget cuts, sudden layoffs, and the unusual spectacle of staff sleeping at headquarters to execute the mandate. Despite the publicity, the Office of Personnel Management has since absorbed many of DOGE’s functions. Scott Kupor, OPM Director, confirmed the department no longer exists as a centralised entity. Documents reviewed by Reuters indicate that at least two DOGE employees moved to the newly established National Design Studio, an office tasked with redesigning federal websites under the leadership of Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia. Former DOGE staffers reportedly feared legal repercussions from the abrupt job cuts and radical reforms, further clouding the agency’s legacy. By May, over 200, 000 federal workers had been laid off or taken buyouts, with claims of billions in supposed savings remaining unverified due to a lack of transparent accounting. Questionable Contracts and Overseas Spending DOGE’s termination also revealed some puzzling contract choices. In a recent tweet, the department announced that nine days of audits had resulted in 78 terminated or descoped contracts with a ceiling value of £1. 6 billion ($1. 9 billion), claiming £283 million ($335 million) in savings. Among the contracts cut were a £508, 000 ($616,000) HHS IT subscription for social media monitoring, a £158, 000 ($191, 000) USAGM broadcasting deal for operations in Ethiopia, and a £3. 6 million ($4. 3 million) IRS IT project to support Inflation Reduction Act transformation. Many observers questioned the purpose of these contracts in the first place and why taxpayer dollars were committed without public oversight. Additionally, the Trump administration confirmed that millions of taxpayer dollars had been used to fund subscriptions to media outlets such as Politico. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, ‘The more than eight million taxpayer dollars that have gone to essentially subsidising subscriptions to Politico on the American taxpayer’s dime will no longer be happening.’ Conservative circles immediately seized on these revelations, digging through USAspending. gov for further examples of government-paid media subscriptions. Media Reactions and Public Backlash The programme attracted widespread criticism for targeting government transparency. Elon Musk, who once lauded the department, described DOGE as ‘transparent’ despite reports that agents often refused to identify themselves and slashed agency budgets without consultation. Analysts highlighted that the costs of operating DOGE, combined with its questionable contracts, far outweighed any purported savings. Some estimates suggest hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars were impacted, while certain essential government services and public health initiatives were disrupted. Former employees and insiders suggested Musk later regretted some of the decisions, attributing mismanagement to the chaotic environment and high-stakes political pressure. The Legacy of DOGE and the Road Ahead With DOGE now officially disbanded, the Department of Government Efficiency will be remembered more for its bewildering mix of bizarre subscriptions, overseas contracts, and controversial job cuts than for delivering any meaningful cost reductions. Questions remain about who authorised the original £1. 6 billion ($1. 9 billion) expenditure and whether accountability measures will ever be implemented. As OPM takes over remaining functions, Washington faces the challenge of reconciling the disruption left in DOGE’s wake. The episode is a reminder that efficiency is not simply a policy goal; it is a meticulous, fully accountable process. Otherwise, even well-intentioned reforms can spiral into expensive, chaotic, and controversial initiatives.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/white-house-scraps-doge-bizarre-subscriptions-weird-overseas-contracts-draining-public-funds-1757557