This move likely aims to assert control and clarify lines of authority within the administration. In the US Cabinet, each department has a secretary who oversees all department activity and reports directly to the President.¹ The Cabinet's role is to advise the President on various matters related to their respective offices, covering areas like education, health, defense, and more[3). Some of the key departments include: - *Department of State*: Handles international relations and national foreign policy. - *Department of Defense*: Oversees national security and the US Armed Forces. - *Department of Justice*: Responsible for law enforcement and legal matters. - *Department of Education*: Focuses on education policy and initiatives. By reaffirming the agency heads' authority, Trump is emphasizing the importance of internal leadership and decision-making within the administration.
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Jordan’s Foreign Ministry has warned that an escalation in southern Lebanon could have massive regional repercussions, “especially in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza”.
“We emphasise the importance of supporting Lebanon, its security, stability and the safety of its people and institutions,” ministry spokesman Sufian Al Qudah said.
In a statement on X, he added that “we stress the need for a concerted effort to reduce the escalation and protect the region from sliding into wider war. We also stress the need for effective international mobilisation to secure an immediate cessation of hostilities on Gaza”.