The United States (US) President Donald Trump says that he is working with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, both Republicans, on a “comprehensive crime bill.”
“Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader John Thune are working with me and other Republicans on a Comprehensive Crime Bill. It’s what our Country needs,” Trump says.
Citing a purported wave of lawlessness, Trump seized control this month of the police force in Washington, DC, and is allowing National Guard troops to carry weapons while on patrol in the city.
He has threatened to expand the US military presence to Democrat-controlled cities like Baltimore and Chicago.
Trump said earlier this week that the US military might deploy to Chicago and is ready to go anywhere on short notice to crack down on crime.
Trump also ordered the Department of Defense to ensure that every state has some National Guard troops who are ready to rapidly mobilize to help quell civil disturbances and assist in public safety.
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court is expected to deliver judgment on Thursday in the Section 174 application brought by the eight former members of Deputy President…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/justin-trudeau-poses-with-his-oldest-son-xavier-in-inuvik-right-a-still-from-xavier-trdueau-s-debut-music-video.jpg?id=55995867&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/justin-trudeau" target="_blank">Justin Trudeau's</a> oldest son, Xavier James Trudeau, dropped some big news over the weekend. And, no, he's not running for leader of the Liberal Party.</p><p>The 17-year-old took to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOcCHlRLUZ/?utm_source=ig_embed">Instagram</a> on Saturday to announce the launch of his music career with a teaser video for his debut R&B track, "'Til the Night's Done." </p><p>The clip shows the younger Trudeau walking across a bridge at night, singing lines like, "We could roll some, we could light one."</p><p>If that's a weed reference, it seems fitting, considering his dad legalized cannabis back in 2018, making Canada only the second country in the world to do so.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOcCHlRLUZ/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>While his father, who<a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/justin-trudeau-resignation-what-happens-next" target="_blank"> announced his resignation as Prime Minister earlier this month</a>, has his fair share of political critics, Xavier has received an overwhelmingly positive reaction to his music so far, with many of his 20,000 Instagram followers showing their support.</p><p>Montreal-born musician Dan Boeckner chimed in with <a href="https://x.com/d_boeckner/status/1883235415261585874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1883235415261585874%7Ctwgr%5E3d1323d04ebf3a4340605e2282a60bbf4f63fd7a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtlblog.com%2Fr%2Fentryeditor%2F2671004886seo">an X post</a>, writing "I’m actually fine with this AS LONG AS Trudeau Jr Jr is formally banned from entering politics for the rest of his natural life."</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1883235415261585874">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, Xavier's mom, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/sophie-gregoire-trudeau">Sophie Grégoire Trudeau</a> — who announced her <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/justin-trudeau-wife-sophie-gregoire-trudeau-calling-it-quits" target="_blank">split from the Prime Minster in 2023</a> — didn't miss the chance to cheer on her son's latest endeavour, commenting, "Good work guys!"</p><p>The full music video for Xavier's debut single is set to release on February 21, 2025.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
