• Wed, January 22, 2025

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: KWWL

Lawyers and advocacy groups advise members of the LGBTQ+ community to take precautions under Trump's executive order

Lawyers and advocacy organizations are encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community to act quickly to protect the rights that are still in place after President Donald Trump signed

by: deseret

Trump admin takes first steps to eliminate DEI in federal government

A memo sent out by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management outlined steps to begin these changes: layoffs, dismantling websites and social media accounts.

by: News4Jax

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders of his presidency

President Donald Trump began his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient U.S. government priorities.

by: Time

Trump 2.0 Was Pitched as Less Chaotic. The Orders Tell a Different Story.

Along with formatting errors and typos, Trump's first executive orders also contain potential errors, sowing confusion over their meaning.

by: AOL

Trump suggests Proud Boys could have a place in American politics as he defends pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

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 American politics for the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers,

by: birgun

The End of Spectacle Politics

by: ABC

House to vote on Laken Riley Act, teeing up immigration crackdown

The House will vote on an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, two weeks after it initially passed the bill.

by: birgun

What Have We Left Behind and What is Left for the Next Year?

In a nutshell, 2024 was a year of deep crisis for Turkey. We saw the impact of a multifaceted crisis, the economic crisis in particular, on foreign policy, politics and social life. It seems that this crisis environment will deepen further in 2025.

by: AOL

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

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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: MSN

Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders. What are they and does Canada have an equivalent?

Much has been made of the U.S. presidential tool known as an executive order in recent days. Just hours after his inauguration on Monday, newly ensconced President Donald Trump signed several executive orders aimed at — among other things — immigration,

by: MSN

Trump's orders to end DEI programs reflect his push for a profound cultural shift

President Donald Trump's sweeping orders to end the government's diversity, equity and inclusion effort mark a sea change for the country, unwinding decades-long priorities for the nation's largest employer — the federal government — and broader efforts to push the private sector to ensure its workforce is diverse and inclusive

by: MSN

Trump signs executive order ending diversity discrimination in federal government, private sector

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by: MSN

Trump's USDA secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies

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by: MSN

Calls to LGBTQ youth crisis hotline rose 33 percent on Inauguration Day: Trevor Project

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by: MSN

Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?

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by: MSN

Immigration, gender, climate: Trump's most controversial executive orders so far

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by: MSN

What Is A Blackout And Why Has Trump Ordered One At CDC, FDA And NIH?

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by: MSN

Did Elon Musk give a 'Nazi' salute and does it play into the hands of neo-fascist groups?

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk's gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters. View on euronews

by: MSN

Trump's administration is looking to slash the federal workforce. Here's where the most people are employed and what they make.

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by: MSN

Why Donald Trump and JD Vance are suddenly in your social media feed

Social media feeds flooded with posts from President Trump and VP Vance surprised users. This unexpected transition is part of the official handover of White House social accounts during presidential changes.

by: MSN

Elon Musk undercuts Trump's big new announcement and says they 'don't have the money'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a major announcement about big plans to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States -- only to have it almost immediately undercut by X owner and Trump Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk.

by: MSN

'Easy way, or the hard way': Trump threatens Russia with 'taxes, tariffs, and sanctions' over war in Ukraine

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by: MSN

Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave - and plans to fire them - in latest 'culture wars' attack

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by: MSN

How Trump's security clearances order could make the U.S. vulnerable

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by: MSN

People are openly expressing anger with 'AAPda': PM Modi jabs AAP government

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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

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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

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by: MSN

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Donald Trump's logic for ditching WHO

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by: MSN

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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

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by: MSN

What does Trump's return mean for Africa?

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by: MSN

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

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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

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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.

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,
The article from WESA discusses the varied reactions of Pittsburgh-area elected officials and January 6 defendants to former President Donald Trump's promise to issue pardons if he wins the 2024 election. Trump has pledged to pardon those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, which has sparked a range of responses. Local officials like Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey have expressed concerns over the implications of such pardons, suggesting it undermines the rule of law and could encourage further unrest. Conversely, some defendants and their supporters see the potential pardons as a form of vindication, arguing that they were unfairly targeted. The piece also touches on the broader political implications, with some viewing Trump's promise as an attempt to rally his base and others seeing it as a dangerous precedent for future political accountability.

Read the Full WESA Article at:
https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2025-01-22/pittsburgh-area-elected-officials-and-january-6-defendants-weigh-trump-pardon

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