Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed constitutional reforms to safeguard Mexico’s sovereignty after the Trump administration designated six drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, prompting concerns about potential U.S. military action across the border. “The Mexican people will not accept under any circumstances interventions, interference or any other act from abroad that could be harmful to the integrity, independence and sovereignty of the nation,” she said, per Fox News. Sheinbaum seeks to enshrine current limits on the operations of foreign agents into the constitution and establish harsher penalties for gun trafficking. “What we want to make clear in the face of this designation is that we do not negotiate sovereignty,” she said. Sheinbaum said Mexico was not consulted when the Trump administration designated the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Historically, terrorist designations against criminal syndicates have sparked debates over national sovereignty and whether such moves could justify extended actions by the U.S. government abroad. In this case, observers have noted that tensions between the two neighbors could escalate if Washington believes it now has broader authority to operate against any cartel activity in Mexican territory. The new designation, which goes into effect on Thursday, identifies a total of six Mexican organizations in addition to prior targets, widening a list that encompasses Sinaloa, Jalisco, Zetas, Gulf Cartels, Cartel Unidos, and “La Nueva Familia Michoacana.” Other criminal entities — including the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua and the Salvadoran gang Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13 — were also named. While some of these cartels have long been notorious for drug trafficking and violence, the terrorist label opens the door to further U.S. legal action against individuals and networks that aid or abet their operations. Sheinbaum’s predecessor, Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, previously signed into law limits on foreign agents in Mexico, requiring approval from the Mexican government for every action taken. Sheinbaum plans to strengthen these rules by cementing them into the Mexican Constitution. In her announcement, Sheinbaum cited the need to crack down on arms trafficking, an issue Mexican and American experts have linked to the strength of cartels operating within the country. The new proposed reform applies severe penalties to foreigners involved in the assembling, smuggling, and distribution of guns. Sheinbaum’s party holds majorities in both chambers of Congress and has already passed several constitutional reforms.

Argentinian President Javier Milei gave Trump adviser Elon Musk a chainsaw backstage at CPAC in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. During his 2023 campaign, Milei held up a chainsaw during a political rally as he promised to cut government waste and address the country’s inflation crisis. Musk, who has been preaching a similar message in the U.S., has been advising President Donald Trump on areas to drastically cut government spending. Milei posted a video on X of Musk receiving his gift, writing, “Llegó la motosierra a DOGE…!!! The Chainsaw has arrived at DOGE…!!!” Musk then posed with Milei while holding the chainsaw. The chainsaw was emblazoned with the phrase, “VIVA LA LIBERTAD CARAJO,” which translates to “LONG LIVE FREEDOM, DAMN IT!” — Milei’s campaign slogan. Llegó la motosierra a DOGE…!!!The Chainsaw has arrived at DOGE…!!! VIVA LA LIBERTAD CARAJO Cc: @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/jr7vwwGFKU — Javier Milei (@JMilei) February 20, 2025 Musk later appeared on stage at CPAC wearing sunglasses and a black Make America Great Again hat. Shortly after he walked out on the stage, Musk was followed by Milei carrying the chainsaw. “This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy!” Musk said, holding the power tool up in the air. PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE! 40% Off DailyWire+ Annual Memberships With Code DW40 Musk has been tasked by President Trump, along with the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to look into multiple government agencies and suggest major cuts or even complete agency overhauls. The White House said earlier this week that Musk “is not the U.S. DOGE Service Administrator,” but “is a Senior Advisor to the President.” Musk, however, often touts DOGE’s work. During a Q&A at CPAC, Musk said, “DOGE started out as a meme, think about it,” referring to the Shiba Inu dog meme that became popular over a decade ago. “Now it’s real. Isn’t that crazy?” “We’re trying to get good things done, but also have a good time doing it,” Musk said. “And have, like, a sense of humor.” On Wednesday, President Trump said that DOGE has “already” saved over $55 billion, adding, “We’re just getting started.”

It’s a new year a new style for Patrick Mahomes. Fresh off a devastating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, Patrick might have needed a change. The quarterback is consistent with his playing, his attitude, and his hairstyle. But it’s 2025, and Patrick decided to go big. He hacked off his signature long curls on the top of his head for a sleeker look. We can’t say we blame him. As a father of three, Patrick doesn’t have time to worry about his hair when there are diapers to change and bottles to make. Plus, playing with the older kids, we get exhausted just thinking about it. Patrick’s new style made the rounds on social media, and fans love what they see. Better look at QB1’s new cut! pic.twitter.com/9gi5I3vBs1— Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) February 18, 2025 Patrick Mahomes Hasn’t Made His New Hairstyle Instagram Official Well, not on his own Instagram, that is. But fans who caught the pic of his shorter coif, made sure to share it for him. The X account @chiefsblitz shared the pic with the caption, “Better look at QB1’s new cut!” Patrick was all smiles with a pair of dark shades and a black polo. Not surprisingly, Patrick Mahomes fans loved seeing him with a different style for a change. This person felt like the change was a long time coming. “He’s been wanting to get rid of the hawk since the second kid right?” And this fan, though Patrick, looks sharp. “He looks straight out of the 90s here! I’m ready for greatness!!” So did this one, “I love it. 10/10 It looks real good.” Of course, there were haters who, would like Patrick Mahomes, to always look the same. Someone wrote, “I don’t like it. Bring Back The Old Cut. We Ain’t Done Yet! Go Chiefs!!!” Another agreed, “Looks like a kid wearing his dads clothes.” This story’s featured image is by Kara Durrette/Getty Images. The post Chiefs Star Patrick Mahomes Shows Off Fresh New Look & Fans Dig It appeared first on InspireMore.

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Congress shouldn’t be forcing taxpayers to spend a half-billion dollars a year subsidizing news outlets that produce biased, fake news that offends more than half the nation, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Tuesday. In Senate remarks, Kennedy called for the government to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB): “President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency is looking for fat to trim, Mr. President. “As far as I’m concerned, this gravy train – this gravy train with biscuit wheels called the Corporation for Public Broadcasting – is the perfect example of a project the American people no longer need and should not fund.” After providing examples of blatantly biased headlines and slanted content published by National Public Radio, Sen. Kennedy said he wasn’t trying to censor the news outlets, but it’s “immoral” to force taxpayers to fund them: “I’m all for this, if that’s what these outlets want to do. But, I’m not for taking $500 million every single year and giving it to these stations (CPB) to the exclusion of everybody else. That’s immoral.” …. “We are running $36 trillion in debt. This is disgraceful in 2025. It is disgraceful whether it is left-of-center opinion journalism or right-of-center opinion journalism. It is disgraceful to the American people to have to fund this rot. It doesn’t mean the rot doesn’t have a right to exist, but they don’t have a right to taxpayer money.” Kennedy went on to highlight some of the ways NPR has spent the billions of dollars taxpayers have been forced to give it: “Since 1970, the United States Congress has given NPR more than $14.5 billion. With all those taxpayer dollars, NPR bought a $201 million office space just up the road from the Capitol. It’s swell office space, two hundred million bucks’ worth... “NPR pays its hosts as much as $532,000 a year. It pays its Chief Diversity Officer $320,000 a year. It’s pretty good work, if you can get it.”