Tue, January 21, 2025

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: Reuters

US and India discuss concerns about 'irregular immigration,' State Department says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, concerns related to "irregular migration" on Tuesday, the State Department said.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: Click2Houston

Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website

President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, an underground website for selling drugs.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump order leaves Cuba prisoner deal in limbo

Karen Vasquez, 44, walked out of jail in Cuba on Sunday, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican under which the Biden administration would loosen sanctions on the communist-run island, while Havana would release more than 500 people from its jails who are considered political prisoners by Washington.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: Cleveland

What happens when the frontrunner for Ohio governor becomes senator? An unpredictable chain reaction.

Former Lt. Gov., now U.S. Senator, Jon Husted's move to D.C. opens a vacancy for Gov. Mike DeWine's second-in-command — but also for governor. Here are some names to watch.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump executive order on free speech draws criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that he said aims to restore freedom of speech and end censorship, drawing fire from critics who point to his past actions threatening and suing journalists,

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: WPLG

How Trump will immediately seek to dismantle Biden's sprawling federal DEI programs

President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping dismantling of the federal government's diversity and inclusion programs that could include everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: CNN

Trump touts political firings and retribution as he begins a government overhaul in his image

President Donald Trump's political retribution tour began this week with firings of his perceived enemies inside the federal government, the targeting of former intelligence and national security officials and a directive to investigate the actions by the Biden administration.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: MassLive

New president's bully pulpit comes with an expiration date (The Republican Editorials)

In time, this will be seen as a peculiar and fraught period in American politics, when voters twice elected the serial liar and megalomaniac who on Monday declared he survived an assassination attempt by divine intervention.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: CNN

Trump begins second term with series of sweeping executive actions

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

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: Reuters

Pardoned prisoners from Jan. 6 attack to go free on Trump's first full day in office

Supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: CNN

Trump wields huge power to kick start his new 'Golden Age'

Proclaiming a new American "Golden Age," Trump consolidated power hours into his new term, wielding massive executive authority in seeking to obliterate large chunks of Joe Biden's legacy and showing he plans to learn from his first-term failures to pull off a transformational presidency.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: MSN

What We Know About Trump's Executive Order Declaring There Are 'Only Two Genders, Male and Female'

Claims spread that newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump would sign one or several executive orders preventing people from choosing their gender identity, and those who depend on the federal government from accessing gender-affirming care — including inmates.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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,

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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.

[ Tue, Jan 21st 2025 ]: 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

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Immigration crackdown and Paris Agreement pull-out among first acts of second Trump term

US President Donald Trump on Monday began issuing a raft of expected executive orders on immigration, energy and other issues, moving swiftly on some of his campaign pledges mere hours after being sworn in for a second term.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Three key takeaways from Trump's inauguration and first day back in office

President Trump was inaugurated for the second time Monday afternoon, becoming one of just two U.S. presidents to return to the White House after losing reelection four years earlier. "The golden age of America begins right now,

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Previous BJP government failed to mobilise resources, now opposing reforms: Himachal Pradesh CM

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced various allocations of funds on Sunday, for a government college, hospital and a shopping complex, while addressing a public gathering in the Kangra district of the state.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Biden issues preemptive pardons for family and Trump targets Cheney, Milley, Fauci

By Doina Chiacu, Jeff Mason, Nandita Bose and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Outgoing President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday for several of his immediate family members and people that incoming President Donald Trump has targeted for retaliation,

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Grins and frowns, seriousness and levity: The faces of the 2025 inauguration

A pastor, his eyes closed, preaches his heart out for history. A former president spots an acquaintance, then grins and winks. Tech billionaires, all in a row, look on with intent expressions. Supreme Court justices scan the room.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Why Trump loves William McKinley and what it could mean for the country

McKinley lost his seat in Congress that same year. People blamed the unpopularity of tariffs for Republican President Benjamin Harrison's (also an Ohioan) defeat in 1892. Democrat

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

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

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

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump's second inaugural address was a triumph for him, and for his supporters

The Second Inaugural Address of President Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, was superb. It should be remembered as the "Golden Age of America" speech, but it will probably just be referenced as Trump's Second Inaugural.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Clintons and Obama booed as they walk into Trump's inauguration

Hilary and Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama are booed as they walk into Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk jumped with joy when he took to the stage at the Inaugural Event. The billionaire said Trump's win is what 'victory feels like.' He thanked the supporters and proceeded to salute the crowd in a way that has left many asking questions.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump says he'll roll back Biden executive actions, freeze government hiring

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will revoke nearly 80 executive actions of the previous Biden administration, with the Republican leader adding that he also will implement an immediate freeze on new regulations and hiring.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban

On the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be among his first official acts. The social media platform and app's ardent users waited Monday evening to learn if he would follow through and if so,

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: 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,

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

World leaders from China and Argentina join heads of far-right parties to attend 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

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: 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.

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump inauguration live updates: President signs executive orders and promises pardons for Jan 6 'hostages'

President signs executive orders and promises pardons for Jan 6 'hostages' - President-elect sworn-in at Capitol rotunda as freezing conditions blast Washington DC

[ Mon, Jan 20th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump's picks for his cabinet and other top posts

Some of Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet are expected to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week after the chamber held more than a dozen confirmation hearings last week. More hearings for other nominees are scheduled for this week.

Can opposites Trump and Starmer find common ground?

The prime minister and the new president of the United States are rather different characters.

The article from MSN discusses the potential for common ground between U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, despite their ideological differences. It highlights that while Trump is known for his populist, right-wing policies, Starmer represents a more centrist, left-leaning approach. Key points include their differing views on issues like immigration, trade, and climate change, yet there are areas where they might find agreement, such as economic recovery post-COVID, infrastructure development, and possibly a pragmatic approach to international relations. The piece speculates on how these leaders might navigate their relationship if both were in power, focusing on the necessity of transatlantic cooperation, the influence of domestic politics on foreign policy, and the potential for personal rapport to bridge political divides. However, it also notes the significant challenges due to their contrasting political philosophies and the current global political climate.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/can-opposites-trump-and-starmer-find-common-ground/ar-AA1xxFsj