• Tue, January 21, 2025

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 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: 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: Cleveland

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

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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: 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: 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

Peace rallies and dysfunctional systems

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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: Reuters

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by: MSN

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"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

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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.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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The bishop leading Tuesday's official inaugural prayer service urged President Donald Trump to "have mercy" on his constituents, specifically naming LGBTQ people and immigrants.

by: MSN

Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders. But is there any way to challenge them?

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Instagram, Facebook users say their accounts automatically followed Trump, Vance and Melania after the inauguration. Here's what we know.

Hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as president on Monday, some Instagram and Facebook users started noticing that their accounts were suddenly following Pages associated with the new president, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

by: MSN

Trump's executive orders: From quitting Paris agreement and WHO to border emergency and riot pardons

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  • Wed, January 22, 2025

by: justthenews

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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

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by: WESA

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by: CNN

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by: ABC

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Bangladesh order against anti-government action sparks criticism

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Donald Trump begins presidency with sweeping executive orders and pardons

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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

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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.
The article from MassLive discusses the evolving role of the presidency in the context of modern media and political dynamics. It highlights how the traditional "bully pulpit" — the president's platform to influence public opinion — has transformed due to the rise of social media, 24/7 news cycles, and a more polarized political landscape. The piece argues that while the presidency still holds significant power to shape public discourse, this influence is increasingly challenged by alternative information sources and the fragmentation of media. It suggests that the effectiveness of the bully pulpit now comes with an expiration date, as public attention and trust can shift rapidly, influenced by events, scandals, or the next big news story. The editorial calls for future presidents to adapt their communication strategies to maintain relevance and impact in an ever-changing media environment.

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https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/01/new-presidents-bully-pulpit-comes-with-an-expiration-date-the-republican-editorials.html