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US Deputy Secretary of State Driscoll has stepped down following a conflict with Fox News host Sean Hannity, according to a White House spokesperson, Anna Kelly. Driscoll had been instrumental in implementing President Trump's agenda, demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities in historical military operations, enhancing the readiness of the armed forces, and facilitating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
The Supreme Court replaced a temporary order issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, and the legal dispute will now proceed through the lower courts. However, court documents suggest that significant portions of the project could be completed within months, much faster than a typical court process. The government had turned to the Supreme Court after federal courts halted construction, arguing that congressional approval was required for the project.
Despite growing criticism, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency continues to advance the procurement of electroshock gloves, at a cost of approximately $16.7 million (€14.3 million). The agency awarded the contract to a company in Kentucky, according to publicly available documents. Altogether, 6,000 of these "de-escalation devices" are to be procured, which critics label as a potentially dangerous tool.
The agency justifies the purchase by arguing that with proper training, the new equipment could reduce the need for more severe or even lethal force, potentially enhancing the safety of officials and the public.
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