SUMMARY: At the funeral of Marckendy Natoux, a journalist killed by gangs in Haiti, his young stepson dressed in a suit offered comfort to his grieving mother. Natoux was shot during a gang attack while covering the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital. A respected journalist known for his kindness and fluency in four languages, he contributed to various media outlets and was a defender of journalistic integrity. His death, along with fellow journalist Jimmy Jean, highlighted the growing violence against reporters in Haiti, where many murders remain unsolved, as the country battles escalating gang control and government negligence.

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SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an extensive border security plan aligning with President-Elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts, which has faced internal party opposition. The plan involves maximizing local law enforcement participation in the 287(g) program, which allows state and local officers to assist in identifying and deporting noncitizens. DeSantis aims to expand Florida’s Unauthorized Alien Transport Program, tighten penalties for illegal voter registration, and repeal in-state tuition for undocumented students. He also proposes criminalizing illegal entry into the U.S. and has previously challenged Biden’s immigration policies, aiming to combat the challenges posed by illegal immigration in the state.

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SUMMARY: As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, uncertainty looms over leadership changes at the Pentagon. With top military leaders set to step down, officials have yet to announce an acting defense secretary, leaving Army, Navy, and Air Force chiefs to potentially fill gaps due to unfilled civilian positions. The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to vote on Trump’s nominee, Pete Hegseth, but a full Senate confirmation may take time. Concerns over policy shifts, particularly regarding diversity programs, may affect military leadership stability as the new administration seeks to reshape defense priorities.

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