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A day after aligning with the BJP, Raghav Chadha declared that his departure from the Aam Aadmi Party was fueled by disgust rather than fear. He stated that seven Rajya Sabha MPs united in their actions because they felt the party had lost its way. The day following his split from the Aam Aadmi Party and subsequent alliance with the BJP, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha intensified his criticism of his former party, asserting he stepped away “not from fear but from disgust.” In a forceful statement, Chadha countered assertions that the leaders had departed under duress. “Those claiming we left out of fear, we departed not from fear but out of disillusionment with the Aam Aadmi Party. We parted ways disgusted by the Aam Aadmi Party,” he stated. Chadha claimed that the organization he once contributed to had become inhospitable to “honest, dedicated” members. “Every genuine patriot who invested in the Aam Aadmi Party with their efforts has either departed or is preparing to leave,” he remarked, noting that the party was now “on a misguided path that nobody wishes to associate with.” He also accused the leadership of straying from its founding ideals and principles. ‘PARTY IN COMPROMISED HANDS’ In a sweeping assertion, Chadha indicated that multiple MPs had opted to leave collectively because they believed the party had “fallen into tainted and compromised hands.” “Not one, not two, but seven MPs are departing from the Aam Aadmi Party together,” he noted. He referenced constitutional clauses that permit elected officials to resign from a party if they believe it has deviated from its intended direction. ‘RIGHT MAN IN THE WRONG PARTY’ Reflecting on his experience in AAP, Chadha mentioned he had often felt mismatched. “For several years, I could sense that I was the right individual in the wrong party,” he remarked. He added that he was not included in the leadership’s inner circle “because I was not involved in their wrongdoing.” “We faced two choices. Either withdraw from politics or engage in constructive politics using our energy and experience,” he elaborated. EXIT AND MERGER Chadha’s comments are made one day after he, alongside six additional AAP Rajya Sabha MPs – Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta, Vikram Sahney, and Swati Maliwal – resigned from the party and merged with the BJP. The group submitted signed documentation to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, invoking provisions that allow a merger if at least two-thirds of a party’s MPs concur. With seven out of ten AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha endorsing the move, the group surpasses the necessary threshold, allowing them to maintain their membership in the Upper House. The development prompted a strong reaction from AAP, with leader Sanjay Singh seeking to pursue the disqualification of some MPs. POLITICAL SPAR CONTINUES Chadha’s remarks are expected to escalate the political clash between the AAP and its former leaders, with the party already contesting the MPs’ exit in the Rajya Sabha. His latest statements redirect the focus from the political maneuver itself to the motives behind it, reframing the exit as a stance rather than a coerced action.

A bomb struck a bus on the Panamerican Highway in Cajibio, resulting in 13 fatalities and at least 38 injuries. This explosion occurred during a troubling rise in assaults in southwestern Colombia, raising demands for stricter security measures. A bomb killed 13 individuals aboard a bus in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, an onslaught characterized by the country’s military leader as a “terrorist act,” which also resulted in a minimum of 38 injuries as violence associated with drug trafficking in the area intensifies. Octavio Guzmán, the governor of Cauca, revealed on X that the bomb detonated while the bus was proceeding along the Panamerican Highway in Cajibio. Five children were amongst the injured, according to Cauca’s Health Secretary, Carolina Camargo, in a report by Noticias Caracol, a news television program. Gen. Hugo López, head of Colombia’s Armed Forces, stated at a press conference that it was a “terrorist act” and attributed the attack to the network of a figure nicknamed “Iván Mordisco”— one of Colombia’s most sought-after individuals — along with the Jaime Martínez faction. Both groups are dissidents from the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia that operate in the vicinity. Neither Iván Mordisco nor the Jaime Martínez faction is adhering to the peace agreement established with the state in 2016. Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced the attack on X. “Those responsible for the assault that claimed seven civilians’ lives — and injured 17 others — in Cajibio, many of whom are Indigenous — are terrorists, fascists, and drug traffickers,” he expressed. This incident is the latest in a series of bombings aimed at public infrastructures. At least 26 such events occurred in the past two days in southwestern Colombia, which López noted has predominantly affected civilians. Incidents included a gunfire attack on a police station in rural Jamundí and an assault on a Civil Aviation radar facility in El Tambo, where authorities dismantled three drones filled with explosives earlier on Saturday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. On Friday, two vehicles packed with explosives were detonated near military installations in Cali and Palmira, leading to property damage. The intensification of violence in that area — a territory contested by illegal armed factions linked to drug trafficking — triggered the assembly of high-ranking officials on Saturday. Led by Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez, the team, which includes regional governors and local leaders, was convening in Palmira at the time of the deadly explosion. “These criminals aim to create fear, but we shall counter with resoluteness,” Sánchez declared on X. Meanwhile, Francisca Toro, governor of Valle del Cauca, has urged the national authorities for “immediate support.” In a statement on X, Toro called for reinforcements of public security personnel, improved intelligence operations, and “decisive actions” against crime in the face of a “terrorist-level escalation.” According to officials, Cauca and Valle del Cauca are pivotal hubs for illegal activities conducted by armed groups vying for control over maritime and river routes leading to the port of Buenaventura — a crucial conduit for drug trafficking to Central America and Europe. The government has also announced a reward exceeding 1 million dollars for information that leads to the capture of “Marlon,” who is recognized as the leader of the region’s dissident faction. Additionally, local authorities offered over $14,000 for information that assists in identifying and locating those responsible for the attacks in Cali and Palmira.

Donald Trump is anticipated to join the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the inaugural time as president. His upcoming presence has reignited examination of the administration’s tense rapport with the media and the ideals surrounding journalists mingling with their sources. Trump’s proposed participation in Saturday’s annual dinner, hosted by the organization of journalists who cover him and his administration, will thrust their frequently adversarial relationship into the spotlight. The Republican leader’s actions will be monitored attentively at the event, where previous presidents typically emphasized the significance of free expression and the First Amendment, sprinkling in some light-hearted jabs at particular journalists. During his first term and the initial year of his second, Trump chose not to attend. However, he was present as an audience member in 2011, observing President Barack Obama, a Democrat, deliver humorous remarks about the New York real estate mogul. Trump also appeared as a private citizen in 2015. Prior dinners have featured comedians known for their satirical takes on presidents. This year, the group selected mentalist Oz Pearlman to provide entertainment. Trump’s anticipated presence is reigniting a protracted debate regarding the dinner and similar gatherings—especially the propriety of journalists socializing with the individuals they cover. Notably, The New York Times ceased attending the dinner over a decade ago for this specific reason. “What was once (considerable time ago) a well-meaning evening of fundraising and camaraderie among professional rivals is now merely a questionable image,” stated Kelly McBride, an ethics authority at the Poynter Institute, a journalism think tank. A CONTENTIOUS RELATIONSHIP From criticizing specific reporters, battling organizations like the Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Associated Press in court, to limiting press access to the Pentagon, the administration’s animosity towards journalists has been a constant element of Trump’s second term. On the eve of the dinner, nearly 500 former journalists endorsed a petition urging the association “to firmly show resistance to President Trump’s attempts to undermine press freedom.” The WHCA president, CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang, conveyed that the organization is advocating for all forms of press that connect with the American public. “I don’t think people realize how closely we are collaborating with the White House,” she commented on CSPAN. “The relationship is crucial. It can be intricate. It can be intense. But it is strong.” Veteran journalist Manu Raju from CNN, upon entering the Washington Hilton for the dinner, remarked that it wasn’t his place to voice his opinion about Trump’s press relations. “I’m not an activist,” he asserted. “My responsibility isn’t to protest.” A small group of protesters gathered across from the hotel. One wore a prison uniform, complete with a Pete Hegseth mask and red gloves, while another held a sign that read, “Journalism is dead.” Many journalists present view it as a valuable chance to glean story concepts and forge personal connections with government officials, which could yield benefits in terms of quicker responses in the future. SOME NEWS ORGANIZATIONS INVITE SOURCES AS GUESTS Reporters often extend invitations to their sources as guests at the dinner. It will be observed on Saturday whether administration officials, who have also demonstrated animosity toward the media, will attend and who they will be seated with. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned that he was invited by the New York Post; Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were NBC guests. The Associated Press invited a former Trump official they litigated against last year. Taylor Budowich, a past White House deputy chief of staff who developed communications strategies, was a specifically named defendant when the AP sued the administration after reduced access to the president was imposed because the news outlet did not adhere to Trump’s directive to rename the Gulf of Mexico. “We maintain professional ties with individuals across the political spectrum because we are nonpartisan by nature—focused on delivering facts that serve the public’s interest,” stated AP spokesperson Patrick Maks. The White House correspondents will also present awards for outstanding reporting, including stories that angered Trump, such as a piece from the Journal concerning a birthday message Trump once sent to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This story resulted in a presidential lawsuit.

CBS News reported that the perpetrator aimed to assault officials associated with Donald Trump who were attending the dinner event at the White House. The individual apprehended in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner has been named as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California, accused of firing at a Secret Service agent while trying to trespass security at the Washington Hilton. Authorities stated that Allen, wielding a shotgun, was taken into custody post-incident outside the ballroom where US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and senior cabinet members were gathered. Recent insights reveal Allen is an alumnus of the California Institute of Technology, with social media and professional profiles showing he worked as a part-time educator and an independent videogame developer. A LinkedIn account under his name depicts him as a “mechanical engineer and computer scientist by education, independent game developer by practice, teacher by nature.” The profile states he completed a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Caltech in 2017 and a master’s degree in computer science from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2025. Caltech has verified that a person with that name graduated in 2017. PART-TIME TUTOR, NAMED ‘TEACHER OF THE MONTH’Allen is thought to have served as a part-time tutor with C2 Education, a private test-preparation service, where he was recognized as “Teacher of the Month” in December 2024, according to Facebook posts associated with him. His professional background also includes working as a self-employed game developer and as a mechanical engineer at IJK Controls in South Pasadena, as well as a teaching assistant at Caltech. The profile further highlights his participation in a robotics competition that his team secured victory in at Caltech in 2016, listing “Science and Technology” among his interests. STAYED AT WASHINGTON HOTEL, MOTIVE UNCERTAIN Investigators suspect that Allen was lodging at the Washington Hilton hotel, the venue for the annual dinner, according to the District of Columbia police chief. However, authorities have mentioned that it is premature to identify a distinct motive for the assault. Previous reports suggested that the suspect had expressed intentions of targeting officials attending the event, but investigators are still determining intent. Officials indicated that the suspect appears to have acted independently, with both law enforcement and Trump labeling him as a “lone wolf.” ALLEN ARMED WITH VARIOUS WEAPONS Authorities indicated that Allen was equipped with multiple firearms, including a shotgun, a handgun, and various knives. District of Columbia interim police chief Jeffery Carroll remarked that investigators believe Allen acted solo, with no evidence of a broader conspiracy. US President Donald Trump also characterized the suspect as a ‘lone wolf.’ Carroll continued that the incident “does not appear to pose any sort of risk to the public currently.” Meanwhile, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the suspect faces preliminary charges associated with firearm usage and assaulting a federal officer, with more charges anticipated as the investigation unfolds. She added that Allen is anticipated to be arraigned in federal court as authorities continue to piece together the events. SUSPECT CONTRIBUTED TO KAMALA HARRIS, REPORTS LAURA LOOMERThe shooting at the White House event sparked a clash between Republicans and Democrats, with far-right activist Laura Loomer asserting that the assailant contributed to Kamala Harris’s 2024 Presidential campaign. “Cole Tomas Allen donated to @KamalaHarris in 2024! Naturally, he did. The Democrat Party embodies the culture of assassination,” Loomer posted from her X account. She also noted that the assailant possesses a master’s degree in Computer Science and is ‘a brown/black-skinned Democrat from California’, who is employed as a teacher. No official validation of these assertions has been made, and law enforcement agencies have yet to establish any political motivations behind the attack.

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