Wed, January 22, 2025

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: 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: 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

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,

by: MSN

Ga., S.C. and Al. leaders share reactions as Trump takes office

Some of Georgia's, South Carolina's and Alabama's most high-profile lawmakers shared their reactions as President Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term.

by: MSN

Colorado politicians at federal, state, and local levels react to Trump's executive actions

Colorado's elected leaders, at the federal, state and local levels are reacting to President Trump's executive actions.

by: MSN

Elon Musk's DOGE mandate is updating software and firing federal workers

One day in, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) looks like it will have a tough time living up to the expectations he and President Donald Trump outlined months ago.

by: MSN

How much will the salary of government employees of Delhi and Haryana increase due to the 8th Pay Commission, understand the complete math here

Government employees of both Delhi and Haryana are expected to get special benefits from this new pay commission. Talking about the present time, the government employees of Delhi get a basic pay of Rs 19,

by: MSN

Donald Trump Sworn In as 47th US President: A Look at His Age and Health

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

by: MSN

Donald Trump's 12 most divisive executive orders and election pledges

Donald Trump has wasted no time getting to work on implementing his controversial policies since being inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, signing a number of executive orders and retracting a number Joe Biden had signed off.

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: MSN

What are tariffs and who pays them? See Trump's proposed tax plan now that he's president

According to Reuters, Trump proposed a 10% tariff on all U.S. imports and a 60% levy on Chinese-made products.

by: 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.

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.

The article from Local 10 News discusses how former President Donald Trump, if re-elected in 2025, plans to dismantle the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives established by President Joe Biden. Trump's strategy includes issuing an executive order on his first day in office to abolish what he refers to as "racist" DEI programs across federal agencies. This move would target Biden's efforts to promote racial equity, such as the creation of the White House Steering Committee on Equity and the appointment of agency equity teams. Trump's administration would also aim to eliminate DEI training, hiring practices, and related policies, arguing that these initiatives promote division rather than unity. The article highlights the potential legal and political battles that could ensue, given the deep entrenchment of these programs within the federal bureaucracy and the opposition from civil rights groups and Democrats.

Read the Full WPLG Article at:
https://www.local10.com/news/politics/2025/01/21/how-trump-will-immediately-seek-to-dismantle-bidens-sprawling-federal-dei-programs/