Wed, January 22, 2025

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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.

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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: 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: 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: 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.

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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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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: MSN

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

From quitting Paris agreement and WHO to border emergency and riot pardons - Donald Trump instantly issued a series of executive orders upon re-entering the White House, including withdrawing from the

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: MSN

Executive order list: What executive orders did President Trump sign and what to know

President Trump began his pledge to give America a MAGA makeover Monday, taking a slew of executive actions to walk back Biden-era policies and fulfill bold campaign promises. The big picture: Trump's radical expansion of executive power will dramatically change life for millions of people if the orders withstand the barrage of legal challenges that are already coming.

by: MSN

Trump said new tariffs on Canada and Mexico could arrive within days. Here's what Americans should know about his trade plans.

President Donald Trump said a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico could come on February 1 and that a universal tariff isn't off the table.

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

Elizabeth Warren Questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On 'Dangerous Views,' Pot Legalization Timeline As His Senate Hearing Stalls

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a 34-page letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was tapped by President Donald Trump in mid-November to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

by: MSN

Elon Musk and Barron Trump's 'very different energy' mocked as pair sit next to each other at inauguration

Elon Musk and Barron Trump's 'very different energy' mocked as pair sit next to each other at inauguration - In a widely shared clip president's youngest child and the South African-born billionaire s

by: MSN

Adam Schiff and Nancy Pelosi Melt Down Over Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons: 'A Terrible Way to Begin'

There aren't many in politics as predictably appalling as Nancy Pelosi -- but Adam Schiff is close. On a day when newly inaugurated President Donald Trump used his new powers to pardon many of those swept up in the mania that followed the Capitol incursion of January 2021,

by: MSN

Trump fires Milley and slams celebrity chef Jose Andres

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UKPNP leader criticises PoJK government for failing people, cites lack of governance and basic rights

Sajid Hussain, leader of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), has issued a stern critique of the administration in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), highlighting its persistent governance failures and disregard for the welfare of the region's population.

by: MSN

Survey launched to 'educate' future government

Business organisations and charities in Guernsey have joined forces to try and shape future government policy and "educate" potential States members. The group, which has eight member organisations, has launched a survey to gather information on the most "pressing policy priorities for government action".

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.

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.

The article from CNN, published on January 22, 2025, discusses the second day of Donald Trump's second term in office. It highlights the immediate actions taken by Trump, including executive orders aimed at reversing policies of the previous administration, particularly those related to immigration, environmental regulations, and healthcare. Trump's focus on "America First" policies is evident as he signs orders to enhance border security, expedite deportations, and dismantle parts of the Affordable Care Act. The piece also covers the reactions from both supporters and critics, with the former praising the swift return to Trump's agenda, while the latter express concerns over the potential chaos and legal challenges these abrupt changes might bring. Additionally, the article touches on the internal dynamics of the new administration, noting the appointment of key figures and the early signs of how Trump's leadership style might evolve in this term.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/politics/trump-white-house-day-2-analysis/index.html