• Tue, January 21, 2025

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

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: MSN

Vivek Ramaswamy's departure as DOGE co-czar removes growing political liability for Elon Musk

The added controversy around Ramaswamy is the last thing Elon Musk needs as he races to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget before the 2026 midterm elections.

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: MSN

Have mercy in name of God: Bishop appeals to Trump for LGBTQ+ members, immigrants

Shortly after he took office, Trump announced that he would bring sweeping changes to the "gender identity" policy and also signed an executive order to launch an immediate crackdown on illegal immigration.

by: MSN

Peace rallies and dysfunctional systems

Third of a series LAST week's peace rally sponsored by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) was an impressive display of numbers and logistical flair but a sad demonstration of substantive purpose, not altogether religiously bigoted and politically impartial as asserted by the articulate INC spokesperson,

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: MSN

Trump pardons ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio and commutes sentence of Oath Keepers founder Rhodes

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday granting a "full, complete and unconditional pardon" to the vast majority of Jan. 6 defendants charged with participating in the Capitol riot four years ago.

by: MSN

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."

by: MSN

Industry Ministry and businesses plan for export challenges under Trump's second term

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Wednesday sought to devise strategies to address uncertainty in exports to the United States following the launch of the second Donald Trump administration in a meeting with local businesses.
  • Wed, January 22, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: MSN

Bengaluru News Live Today January 22, 2025 : Talk on 'next chief minister' refuses to die down in Karnataka

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from Bengaluru/Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka here. Track the real-time developments of major events from India's IT capital on January 22,

by: MSN

What Trump's wind order can and can't do

This chart �� helps explain why President Trump's anti-wind executive order could have limited effects for onshore projects. But offshore, there's far more jeopardy. Why it matters: Wind is the largest U.

by: MSN

Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave for now. What we know about his plans to fire them

Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave for now. What we know about his plans to fire them - Trump's order vowed to restore strictly 'merit-based' hiring in the federal government

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth's wife 'hid in closet and had secret code word if she needed to flee home'

Pete Hegseth who is Trump's pick for defense secretary is roiled in controversy over alleged misconduct and misogynistic comments, now fuelled by the new affidavit where sister-in-law alleges abuse.

by: MSN

Trump and the USA leave the WHO and the Paris Accord

The withdrawals from the WHO and the Paris Agreement are set to take effect in a year.

by: MSN

President Donald Trump orders all federal diversity staff be put on leave 'immediately'

President Donald Trump orders all federal diversity staff be put on leave 'immediately' - The move revoked President Lyndon Johnson's protection of workers against discrimination

by: MSN

Donald Trump's logic for ditching WHO

The US has formally announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived political influences, and financial disparities among member nations.

by: MSN

Eric Adams Tells Tucker Carlson How Biden, Staff Instructed Him To 'Be A Good Democrat' On Immigration

Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams told Daily Caller News Foundation co-founder Tucker Carlson during a podcast episode Tuesday that former President Joe Biden and his staff allegedly told him to "be a good Democrat" when it came to handling illegal migrants in the city.

by: MSN

'It's against law and order': Trump voters recoil from 'horrifying' Jan 6 pardons

Donald Trump's decision to issue a blanket pardon to all of theJan. 6 rioters is not sitting well with some voters who handed him the keys to the Oval Office for a second time. Following his swearing in,

by: MSN

What does Trump's return mean for Africa?

As Donald Trump starts his second term as president of the United States, Africans have expressed hope and skepticism regarding his policies, particularly on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.

by: MSN

Trump administration shuts the White House's Spanish-language website and social media

White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields said that the administration is "committed to bringing back online the Spanish translation section of the website."

by: MSN

What is Project 2025 and where does Trump fit in? Here what it says about abortion, immigration

Project 2025 first entered the public consciousness in large part due to a concerted effort by Democrats during the election to raise awareness of the initiative among voters. Project 2025's policy suggestions range in topic from foreign affairs to education.

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 22, 2025: Rare US snowstorm: 4 dead; over 2,100 fights cancelled, schools closed as Texas and the South freeze

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

'Putting people in prison for pointing it out!' Grooming gangs scandal sparks fury in US as Andrew Klavan gives Starmer two-word demand

Sir Keir Starmer has told demanded to "get out" and step down as Prime Minister by a US political commentator over the country's grooming gang scandal and "cover up". Speaking to GB News, Andrew Klavan told Steven Edginton that the Labour Government is "putting people in prison" for "pointing out" such crimes,

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.

Industry Ministry and businesses plan for export challenges under Trump's second term

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Wednesday sought to devise strategies to address uncertainty in exports to the United States following the launch of the second Donald Trump administration in a meeting with local businesses.
The article from MSN discusses the potential impacts on U.S. exports if Donald Trump were to win a second term as President. It highlights concerns from the U.S. Department of Commerce and various business sectors about Trump's proposed policies, including a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods. These policies could lead to retaliatory measures from other countries, potentially disrupting global trade dynamics. The article notes that the U.S. industry ministry, along with businesses, are preparing for these challenges by engaging in strategic planning sessions to mitigate risks, diversify markets, and strengthen supply chains. There's also mention of the need for businesses to adapt to potential changes in trade agreements and the overall economic environment, which could become more protectionist under Trump's administration.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/industry-ministry-and-businesses-plan-for-export-challenges-under-trump-s-second-term/ar-AA1xCsd3