Tue, January 21, 2025

by: tbsnews

We are keeping trade and politics separate: Food adviser on rice import

Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder has said that import costs are relatively lower due to the proximity of neighboring countries such as India, Myanmar, and Pakistan. "Therefore, we welcome neighboring countries interested in exporting rice to us.

by: Mediaite

'Everyone Wants Him Out': GOP Strategist Says Trump World Wants Vivek Ramaswamy Gone From Mar-a-Lago and DC

A Republican strategist told Politico that "everyone wants" Vivek Ramaswamy "out," as the Trump surrogate announced his departure from DOGE.

by: MSN

Bitcoin price live: Trump's new meme coin and other crypto plummets as president takes office

Trump's new meme coin and other crypto plummets as president takes office - Incoming president tells fans to 'have fun' with new digital currencies

by: CNN

Trump signs Day 1 executive actions as he attempts to transform federal government

President Donald Trump on Monday took the first steps to enact his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government.

by: MSN

The U.S. Government Has a Landlord, and Trump Isn't a Fan

Shortly before he was elected president in 2016, Donald Trump took a break from campaigning to attend a ceremony for his new flagship hotel, the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. The General Services Administration,

by: MSN

Tariffs, Ukraine and Chagos: How the UK could feel the full force of Trump's second term

How the UK could feel the full force of Trump's second term - The 45th US president's second term could have major implications for the UK

by: MSN

Trump inauguration live updates: President abruptly withdraws US from WHO and pardons nearly all Jan 6 prisoners

President to speak at Capital One Arena and begin signing promised executive orders - President-elect sworn-in at Capitol rotunda as freezing conditions blast Washington DC

by: CNN

The latest on Donald Trump's presidency

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions, revoking 78 of Joe Biden's policies hours after returning to the White House.

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 21, 2025: 'Welcome home!': Fans rejoice as Donald Trump and Melania dance at Commander-in-Chief ball to thunderous applause|Watch

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

ANC to reconfigure leadership in Gauteng and KZN, but government leadership remains unchanged.

The ANC in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal are going through a leadership change announced by the party' secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula after the two provinces' bad performance during last year's elections.

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025: Parade on January 26, check ticket prices and how to book online and offline

Every year on January 26, a Republic Day parade is organised on Kartavya Path. From parade tickets to place and timing — here's all you need to know about Republic Day Parade 2025.

by: MSN

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at St. John's Church service ahead of inauguration

Ahead of the inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at St. John's Church for a service.

by: MSN

Trump's day one executive orders take aim at immigration, trans rights and oil drilling. What we know

Trump's day one executive orders take aim at immigration, trans rights and oil drilling. What we know - Trump has declared an emergency at the southern border and rolled back trans rights as he signs

by: MSN

Understanding Trump's executive orders and their impact

Donald Trump is returning to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order. An incoming president signing a flurry of executive orders is standard practice.

by: MSN

Kenyan newspapers, January 21: Uhuru's ally says there's no political deal between him and Ruto

Jubilee Party secretay general Jeremiah Kioni has denied their being a political pact between former president Uhuru Kenyatta and his sucessor William Ruto.

by: MSN

Donald and Melania Trump Ripped to Shreds Over 'Embarrassing' Air-Kiss at 2025 Inauguration: Watch

"Home Alone" director Chris Columbus revealed that the legendary aftershave face slap scene was partially improvised by Macaulay Culkin. Columbus shared that the crew erupted into laughter after Culkin did not move his hands when he slapped his face after applying aftershave so they decided to keep that version in the final cut of the movie.

by: MSN

Donald Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs draw the ire of some New Yorkers

Some New Yorkers take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.

by: MSNBC

Maddow: Why Trump-style corruption is bad and makes governments suck

Rachel Maddow explains why Donald Trump's family favors, grift, conflicts of interest, and uninhibited mix of money and politics are more than just inappropriate or in violation of some esoteric ethics code,
Mon, January 20, 2025

by: fox13now

Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions

After being inaugurated, Trump attended a parade in his honor at Capital One Arena and signed a number of executive orders and pardons for his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

by: WFAA8

The 10 shortest inaugural speeches in US history

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

by: PBS

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Trump and Washington have changed since his first term

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how the perception of President Trump has changed over four years,

by: scrippsnews

Trump signs orders to end remote work for government and set bureaucratic priorities

President Donald Trump signed a string of high-profile executive orders during a rally appearance Monday, beginning an immediate reshaping of government to fit the aims of his administration.

by: Crikey

Trump's executive orders can make change - but are limited and can be undone by the courts

Executive orders, like other unilateral actions, allow presidents to make policy outside of the regular lawmaking process. This leaves Congress, notoriously polarised and gridlocked, to respond. Thus, executive orders are unilateral actions that give presidents several advantages, allowing them to move first and act alone in policymaking.

by: scrippsnews

Vivek Ramaswamy will not serve in new Department of Government Efficiency

Vivek Ramaswamy will not be part of President Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency. Shortly after winning the presidential election, Trump announced that Ramaswamy would lead the department with Tesla founder Elon Musk. Its goal is to reduce government spending and increase efficiency.

by: Mediaite

BREAKING: Biden Pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley, Liz Cheney and Other J6 Select Committee Figures

In the last hours of serving as the 46th president, Biden issued a preemptive pardon to several political figures who were at risk of criminal investigation.

by: ABC

Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members

With just hours left of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee.

by: WJCL

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House

As Trump prepares to return to the White House, his family circle looks a little different than it did eight years ago

by: Politico

Trump's Message: Take Me Seriously AND Literally

If you were surprised at the tone and substance of Donald Trump's second inaugural address, you have not been paying attention to the last decade or so. For him, norms exist to shatter. If his predecessors did it one way,

by: CNN

Trump's inaugural address, annotated and fact-checked

Trump has promised to completely reform and remake elements of the federal government, with his plan for a Department of Government Efficiency. This message echoes what he said in his first inaugural address. These words sound similar to things Trump might say at a campaign rally, but in the Rotunda, they are being delivered in a strict monotone.

by: coloradopolitics

Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases 20 wolves in Eagle and Pitkin counties

British Columbia, released in Eagle and Pitkin counties in Colorado. No further releases planned for 2024-2025 capture season.

by: ABC

Trump inaugural address: Scathing rebuke of Biden's 'horrible betrayal' and vision for 'Golden Age'

Trump offered a scathing rebuke of his predecessor's term while laying out the immediate actions he plans to take on the first day of his second term in office.

by: Firstpost

Inauguration LIVE Updates: Donald Trump is back as US president, to address nation shortly

Trump has promised to execute a flurry of executive orders on issues ranging from border security to oil and gas production on his first day in office

by: Reuters

Trump promises show of strength on return to White House

Donald Trump's inauguration completes a comeback for a political disruptor who survived two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.

by: ABC

Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.

by: MSN

Barron Trump towers over dad Donald as he arrives at church on Inauguration Day

Donald Trump spent the morning of his inauguration day attending a prayer service along with some of his nearest and dearest

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 20, 2025: Who is performing at Donald Trump's inauguration today? Here are the singers

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

Why Michelle Obama Missed Donald Trump's Inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama was not among the guests at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration today, her second time in two weeks missing a high-profile gathering of former presidents and first ladies in Washington,

by: MSN

Donald Trump and family attend church service before inauguration

US President-elect Donald Trump and his family arrived at the St, Johns Episcopal Church to attend a church service ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. From its organization as a parish in 1815,

by: WFAA8

Who had the longest (and shortest) inauguration speeches

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

by: MSN

Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how will it allow the US President to bypass Congress?

President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign up to 200 executive orders upon taking office, focusing on immigration, energy policies, and civil service reforms. He aims to implement significant changes including deportations and military deployment at the southern border.

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 20, 2025: Did Trump just admit that Elon Musk helped him rig US election? President-elect's 'computer' remark sparks wild theories

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

Trump will issue executive orders targeting immigration and citizenship

President-elect Donald Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at remaking America's immigration policies, ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending birthright citizenship,

by: MSN

Who are the world leaders and other guests attending Trump's inauguration?

Who are the world leaders and other guests attending Trump's inauguration? - Guests include Chinese vice president, leaders of Italy, Argentina, Ecuador and heads of European far-right parties

by: MSN

Donald Trump Inauguration 2025: Speech Date, Time and Where to Watch Live Streaming

The stage is set for one of the most significant events in U.S. political history as Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States. On Monday, January 20, 2025, Trump will officially take the oath of office as the 47th President,

by: MSN

Live updates: Florida moments from the Trump inauguration in Washington, DC

A live breakdown of all Florida moments at Donald Trump's inauguration and from his "backup White House" in Palm Beach.

by: MSN

Inauguration Day 2025 LIVE: Donald and Melania Trump Arrive at Church Service

Donald Trump and JD Vance are scheduled to be inaugurated as the 47th president and the 50th vice president on Monday. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

by: MSN

Donald and Melania attend church service before 2025 inauguration

Trump will take the oath of office in the heart of Washington DC with the ceremony moved indoors due to an anticipated polar vortex in the capital. The 78-year-old has already promised to sign dozens of executive orders on his first day after telling ...

by: MSN

Donald Trump inauguration LIVE: Joe Biden issues pardons to Anthony Fauci and Mark Milley as he leaves White House

Joe Biden issues pardons to Anthony Fauci and Mark Milley as he leaves White House - Donald Trump will complete a remarkable White House return today - after surviving assassination attempts and a sle

Vivek Ramaswamy will not serve in new Department of Government Efficiency

Vivek Ramaswamy will not be part of President Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency. Shortly after winning the presidential election, Trump announced that Ramaswamy would lead the department with Tesla founder Elon Musk. Its goal is to reduce government spending and increase efficiency.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, has announced that he will not accept a position in a hypothetical "Department of Government Efficiency" if he does not win the presidency. This statement was made in response to a question from Scripps News during a campaign event in Iowa. Ramaswamy emphasized his commitment to running for president, stating that his campaign is not a stepping stone for other political roles but a direct path to the presidency. He criticized the idea of government efficiency departments, arguing that they often lead to more bureaucracy rather than actual efficiency. Ramaswamy's focus remains on his presidential bid, underscoring his intention to lead the country rather than serve in a lesser capacity within the government.

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