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.
Earlier, we reported that several people were injured in an Israeli settler attack in the Wadi Rahhal village south of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
Our reporters on the ground say one person has now been confirmed killed and six others were injured following the attack on Palestinian homes in the village.