Wed, January 22, 2025

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump prepares for 3rd day back in office

The president launched new efforts to wipe out DEI and affirmative action programs from the federal government.

by: AOL

Imran Khan aide named in corruption case says he was pressured to testify against former PM

INTERVIEW: Sayed Zulfiqar Bukhari tells Maroosha Muzaffar he faced 'carrot and stick' attempts to make him turn witness against Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi

by: CNN

Trump seeks to reshape US government with sweeping executive actions

Trump began his second term with a series of executive actions. The 47th US president ordered a crackdown on immigration and withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization.

by: Slate

Trump's Day 1 Showed How Criminal Presidents Could Become the Norm

We may be entering a prolonged era of legal impunity for presidents, their families, friends, and even criminally violent supporters.

by: MSN

With a whirlwind first day, Trump upends government and brings back the spectacle

With a whirlwind first day, Trump upends government and brings back the spectacle - Analysis: As Trump's second term begins, the Trump Show demands America's attention, writes John Bowden

by: ABC

Trump's record-breaking Day 1 executive actions prompt legal challenges

Another controversial executive order Trump signed was one aiming to cut off birthright citizenship. Critics immediately pounced on Trump, arguing people born in the United States are granted citizenship under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment even if their birth parents migrated here illegally.

by: MSN

NY Among States Suing Trump For Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Dangerous, Unconstitutional'

Several states in the Northeast are fighting to block an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship. A coalition of 18 states - including New York, New Jersey,

by: MSN

How Elon Musk's millions are changing democracy and set to influence world politics

Elon Musk's unprecedented £100 million pledge to the UK Reform Party signals a dramatic shift in Western politics. As the tech billionaire extends his influence from Britain to Europe, his political investments are reshaping democratic landscapes and challenging traditional power structures.

by: MSN

Bangladesh order against anti-government action sparks criticism

DHAKA: A Bangladeshi education ministry order demanding officers report institutions and pupils involved in anti-government "provocative activities" has been condemned by lawyers for challenging the spirit of last year's student-led revolution.

by: WESA

Pittsburgh-area elected officials, and January 6 defendants, weigh Trump pardon

A number of Pennsylvania Democrats criticized President Trump for granting pardons to people who committed violence during the January 6th attack. Pennsylvania Republicans, such as Senator Dave McCormick,

by: MSN

How Donald Trump's return to the White House affects South African business travel

Discover how Donald Trump's return to the White House may reshape business travel for South African companies, with insights on visa challenges, rising costs, and strategic travel planning.

by: ABC

Trump finds new ways to flex presidential power after returning to White House

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is swiftly breaching the traditional boundaries of presidential power as he returns to the White House, bringing to bear a lifetime of bending the limits in courthouses, boardrooms and politics to forge an expansive view of his authority.

by: Reuters

Clash of the handouts as Modi's BJP seeks to reclaim Delhi after decades

Having unexpectedly won two Indian state votes late last year, in big part due to a slew of handouts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is deploying the same playbook in a bid to wrest back Delhi for the first time in nearly three decades next month.

by: PBS

WATCH: Trump discusses pardoning Jan. 6 rioters in first news conference

President Donald Trump on his first full day in office Tuesday defended his decision to grant clemency to people convicted of assaulting police officers during the 2021 attack on the Capitol and suggested there could be a place in U.

by: MSN

Manitoba government runs ads on electricity rate freeze that has not been approved

The Manitoba government is running an advertising campaign to tout a freeze on electricity rates even though the freeze has yet to be approved and could be rejected.

by: MSN

Albanese 'weak and out of his depth' in tackling antisemitism

Sky News host Peta Credlin says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's lack of action over antisemitism shows he is "weak and out of his depth".

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025: How To Book Parade And Beating Retreat Tickets Both Online And Offline? Dates, Timings, And Locations

Republic Day 2025: This year, India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26, with the theme "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas". The much-anticipated day will feature several dignitaries, including Prabowo Subianto, the newly elected ...

by: MSN

Donald Trump begins presidency with sweeping executive orders and pardons

Donald Trump signs a slew of executive orders on the first day in office after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. View on euronews

by: CNN

Why Trump's two days in the White House already feel like a full term

After the sedate Joe Biden years, the return of a presidency that is an incessant assault on the senses is a reminder of why so many millions of Americans see Trump as a compelling, historic figure - and why millions more deeply fear him.

by: MSN

Mahakumbh 2025: CM Yogi and Cabinet to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam after Cabinet Meeting

The Yogi government is set to hold a special Cabinet meeting in Prayagraj on Wednesday, January 22. All 54 ministers of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet have been invited to this meeting, which is expected to approve several significant proposals and schemes for the state.

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025: How to book Republic Day parade tickets online and offline? Dates, timing, prices, locations and more

Here's your guide to booking Republic Day parade tickets. Find out ticket prices, booking details, where to secure your spot for the event.

by: justthenews

FBI-approved book manuscript supports Kash Patel's Benghazi narrative challenged by NY Times

But Patel's account about frustrating efforts to take into custody and prosecute the several suspected attackers is supported by Clarke's manuscript, which chronicled how senior FBI leadership delayed the Pentagon to begin its planning to locate and capture the remaining individuals.

by: MSN

This America makes room for MAGA hats, Proud Boys and Elon Musk's salute

The red MAGA hat has transformed into a symbol of the country's willingness to absorb almost anything — any lie, any grievance — into a new, sour normal.

by: MSN

Of fish and men: Trump's California water order takes aim at Newsom and troubled smelt

A Trump executive order directs agencies to 'to route more water' across the state. But some say there's a lot more at stake.
Tue, January 21, 2025

by: Reuters

After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants

His decision to pardon supporters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk during an unprecedented episode in modern US history.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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,

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: 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.

by: MSN

Best presidential buddies Obama and Bush were together again. They warned others not to expect them to behave

Best presidential buddies Obama and Bush were together again. They warned others not to expect them to behave - Obama, the 44th president, attends 60th inauguration solo as former First Lady Michelle

by: MSN

Trump inauguration and North Korean soldiers interrogation - Monday brief

After his inauguration on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump officially became president of the United States. Meanwhile, Ukraine's intelligence officers interrogated the North Korean soldiers about their transportation to Russian territory.

by: 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.

by: MSN

Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has apparently confused Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, causing some head-scratching and jitters over possible tariffs in Madrid. Spain is not in BRICS,

by: MSN

Watch live: President Donald Trump and JD Vance attend prayers after presidential inauguration

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by: MSN

Scuffle erupts outside of DC jail housing Jan 6 inmates as families and pardon protesters gather

Scuffle erupts outside of DC jail housing Jan 6 inmates as families and pardon protesters gather - Donald Trump grants clemency to more than 1,500 Capitol rioters on first day in office as demonstrato

by: 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.

by: MSN

Donald Trump understands culture and politics is a 'two-way street'

Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer has lauded US President Donald Trump for announcing the US to only recognise two genders.

by: MSN

India's global image, economically and politically, on the rise: Rajan Bharti Mittal at Davos

Rajan Bharti Mittal, vice chairman of Bharti Enterprises, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos said, India's global image, both economically and politically, is on the rise, and the country cannot be ignored.

by: MSN

DWP benefit cuts expected within weeks, including PIP and Universal Credit

The Government is expected to lay out its plans to cut sickness and disability benefits by the spring, with the Treasury warning of 'difficult' spending decisions

by: MSN

Can opposites Trump and Starmer find common ground?

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

by: MSN

'Witnessing history': Kentuckians reflect on Inauguration Day and the future of politics

Inauguration Day means different things to different people and different ages. Witnessing history is how 14-year-old Reed Elliotte describes being in Washington, D.C., on this Inauguration Day. "It means a lot because this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience actually getting to witness someone being sworn in as president of the United States,

by: MSN

'Censorship and propaganda in real time': Trump's alleged TikTok censorship seemingly hits right away

U.S. TikTok servers went down for roughly 12 hours over the weekend, starting on the night of January 18. American users are now reporting a spike in censorship of political commentary and criticism since the app has been back up and running in the States,

by: MSN

What is an executive order, and what orders did Trump sign on day 1?

Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive actions just after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking the beginning of his second term. There are two types of executive actions: executive orders,

How executive orders and the new Department of Government Efficiency could impact federal workers

"If you are a federal worker now, you need to be prepared for an all-out assault on where you work and the security of your job."

The article from MSN discusses how President Biden's use of executive orders and the establishment of a new Department of Government Efficiency could significantly affect federal workers. It highlights that these executive actions aim to streamline government operations, potentially leading to changes in job roles, responsibilities, and the overall structure of federal agencies. The new department is intended to eliminate redundancies, improve service delivery, and reduce costs, which might result in workforce reductions or reallocations. Additionally, the article mentions concerns among federal employees about job security, changes in work conditions, and the implications for union negotiations. The piece also touches on the political debate surrounding these moves, with critics arguing that such changes could undermine the stability and morale of the federal workforce, while proponents believe it will lead to a more efficient and responsive government.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/how-executive-orders-and-the-new-department-of-government-efficiency-could-impact-federal-workers/ar-AA1xCx1k