• Sat, January 25, 2025

by: RealClearPolitics

Exclusive: Trump Revives Mexico City Policy, Rescinds Biden Abortion Initiatives

Aboard Air Force One, while en route to view wildfire devastation in California, President Trump signed a series of executive actions aimed at preventing the use of federal taxpayer dollars

by: Richmond

Remembering Henry Marsh III, Richmond's first African American mayor

Henry taught us all that the fight for civil rights is never truly over - that it is one of constant effort, requiring us to stay vigilant and engaged," U.S

by: scrippsnews

Trump's dismissal of inspectors general raises concerns over accountability

President Trump fired multiple inspectors general without the required 30-day notice, prompting bipartisan concern about accountability and oversight in government.

by: Oregonian

Oregon among Democratic states weighing new protections for immigrants amid Trump policies

Lawmakers in Democratic-led states are proposing new measures that could erect legal obstacles for federal immigration officials.

by: PBS

Trump fires more than a dozen independent inspectors general at government agencies

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: President takes pride in getting rid of 'woke crap'

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. In his first trip since becoming president, Trump on Friday heads to survey hurricane damage recovery in North Carolina and then to Los Angeles to tour devastation from wildfires.

by: CNN

Trump wiped January 6 convicts' records clean. Now his DOJ is wiping evidence of rioters' crimes from the internet

As President Donald Trump this week sought to rewrite the history of his supporters' attack on the US Capitol, a database detailing the vast array of criminal charges and successful convictions of January 6 rioters was removed from the Department of Justice's website.

by: MSN

Trump calls for shutting down FEMA even as red states collect top funds

Trump calls for shutting down FEMA even as red states collect top funds - Trump supporters could end up hurt the worst

by: MSN

Bill Gates: 3-Hour Trump Dinner "Productive;" Elon Musk's Wading Into Overseas Politics "Insane"

Bill Gates has been forthcoming with his take on the recent shift in US politics, after a three-hour dinner with Donald Trump last month that the tech titan called "engaging." Speaking to The Times of London newspaper,

by: CNN

Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies

President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks for the independent watchdog roles.

by: PBS

WATCH LIVE: President Trump delivers remarks at 'no tax on tips' event in Las Vegas

Trump is using a stop Saturday in Las Vegas to offer details on how he can begin excluding tips from federal taxes, betting that a city built on gambling and the hospitality industry will relish taking home larger slices of gratuities.

by: CNN

Key Cabinet picks confirmed as Trump forges ahead with agenda

President Donald Trump has worked to advance a flurry of policy priorities in the first week of his second term, while more Cabinet nominees work through the confirmation process. Follow live updates.

by: PBS

WATCH: Trump holds press conference after touring Los Angeles wildfire damage

In fire-ravaged California, the state's Democratic leaders pressed Trump for federal assistance that he's threatened to hold up, some setting aside their past differences to shower him with praise.

by: MSN

Trump's firing of independent watchdog officials draws criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump's late-night firing of inspectors general at multiple government agencies was criticized as illegal on Saturday by Democrats and others and drew concern from at least one fellow Republican.

by: MSN

Delhi Polls: BJP accuses AAP of "throwing away thousands" of registration forms for Mahila Samman Yojana

Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi president Virendraa Sacheva accused the Aam Aadmi Party of throwing the Mahila Samman Yojana registration forms into "garbage" and cheating the women of Delhi.Speaking to ANI on Saturday,

by: CNN

Trump advances his agenda in opening days of presidency

President Donald Trump has worked to advance a flurry of policy priorities in the first week of his second term, while more Cabinet nominees work through the confirmation process. Follow live updates.

by: MSN

Trump's first week: everything, everywhere, all at once

Donald Trump has shaken up America and the world in an extraordinary first week back in the White House that saw him remake the US political universe in his own image. "We are so back," was the repeated refrain heard in the corridors of the White House.

by: MSN

Maher blames Democrats for Trump's popularity: He's 'cool now'

Democrats have been working to fight against Trump's popularity with fact-checking and media blitzes, however, strategist James Carville suggested people should just allow the leader to "punch himself out.

by: MSN

Project 2025 presidency: Trump's actions mirror far-right playbook

President Donald Trump fulfills his promise for a "shock and awe" campaign by firing over a dozen inspectors general across several government agencies. It's a purge that could clear the way for Trump to install loyalists,

by: MSN

Trump fires 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies, source says

U.S. President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight component and clearing the way to replace them with loyalists.

by: MSN

Danica Patrick Reveals Stance On Donald Trump's Anthony Fauci Decision

Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has voiced her support for the decision by President Donald Trump to revoke the security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci. As Trump returns to office after winning the 2024 election,

by: MSN

'It makes it all look corrupt': Trump-supporting exec turns on him over 'cash grab'

Donald Trump's continuing attempts to ingratiate himself with supporters of cryptocurrencies has hit a large speed-bump after he and some of his family members dipped their toes into the industry with their own digital coins which,

by: MSN

Kristi Noem voted as US Homeland Security Secretary, will be crucial for Trump's crackdown on immigration

The US Senate voted to confirm Kristi Noem as the Homeland Security Secretary in the new Trump administration.The installation of a longtime Trump ally at the helm of an agency is poised to play a central role in the president's promised immigration crackdown,

by: MSN

Who is Pete Hegseth's ex, Samantha Hegseth? The Trump nominee's second wife shares 3 kids with the former Fox host, and has been named in an affidavit by his 'deeply ...

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by: MSN

India: Modi receives Indonesian President Subianto on his first official visit to India

The president of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, was received Saturday by the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the president of this country, Draupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, where the Indonesian leader goes for the first time since taking office.

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 25, 2025: David Beckham continues to 'hold a grudge' against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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

Trump's Week 1 actions reward his MAGA base and settle scores

President Donald Trump's first week in office isn't yet over, but he fulfilled his plan to "flood the zone" with a deluge of executive actions.

by: MSN

Trump's federal DEI ban echoes Pres. Woodrow Wilson's racist segregation of the federal government in 1913

Donald Trump signed an executive order ending what he called quote "radical and wasteful" diversity, equity and inclusion programs in federal agencies. The purge echoing the racist actions of President Wilson Woodrow segregating the federal government during his term.

by: MSN

Trump responds to Pete Hesgeth's confirmation as he makes FEMA threat after North Carolina visit: Live

Trump responds to Pete Hesgeth's confirmation as he makes FEMA threat after North Carolina visit: Live - President is highly critical of FEMA response in North Carolina arguing states are best placed to deal with disaster response,

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth is officially sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth is officially sworn in as Secretary of Defense alongside J.D. Vance and his wife and Jennifer.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an "honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.

by: MSN

Trump blasts Rachel Maddow and cable news networks: 'MSNBC IS CLOSE TO DEATH'

President Trump bashed MSNBC host Rachel Maddow and described her network and CNN as the "enemy of the people." "Wow! Rachel Maddow has horrible ratings. She'll be off the air very soon. MSNBC IS CLOSE TO DEATH.

by: MSN

Putin calls Trump 'clever' and suggests talks, including over Ukraine

We'd better meet and have a calm conversation on all issues of interest to both the US and Russia based on today's realities," Putin said in a TV interview. View on euronews

by: MSN

Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers

Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests, with White House screening teams fanning out to government agencies to check for "Make America Great Again" bona fides and carefully parsing applicants' politics and social media posts.

by: MSN

Musk exploring blockchain use to curb US government spending: report

Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is reportedly exploring implementations of blockchain technology in US government operations to track and reduce federal spending.

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth sworn in as Trump's defense secretary

Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new position as Secretary of Defense Saturday morning after being confirmed in a contentious Senate vote the night before. Hegseth, who has faced allegations of drunkenness and other personal misconduct,

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth officially gets sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth officially gets sworn in as Secretary of Defense alongside J.D. Vance and his wife and Jennifer. An elderly woman leaves her damaged home after missile attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

by: MSN

Trump's Pardons for Pro-Life Protesters Rights the Wrongs of the Woketopus

President Donald Trump pardoned 23 pro-life protesters who had been convicted for actions including praying outside abortion centers and encouraging women in unplanned pregnancies to choose life. "They should not have been prosecuted,

by: MSN

What Retired/Retiring Veterans Need to Know About Elon Musk's Plans for Government Efficiency

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is President Donald Trump's newly created advisory commission to reduce wasteful federal spending. The task force, which is not an official

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth Confirmation: JD Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Vote

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.

by: MSN

LA fires updates: Trump tours wildfire-damaged Pacific Palisades, vows to support California '100%'

Trump and Newsom show united front as president arrives in California to view damage - The California governor smiled as he shook hands with the president, despite previous online acrimony between the

by: MSN

Mitch McConnell sent a 'veiled warning' to Trump with vote against Hegseth: report

With his "no" vote on Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's nomination to become the first secretary of defense during Donald Trump's second administration, influential former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served notice to the newly elected president,

by: MSN

Centre should study how effectively states' utilised economic reforms: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that he will request the Government of India (GoI) to undertake a study to gauge how effectively Indian states availed the reforms of Liberalisation,

by: MSN

Trump administration wants 'regime change' in the UK as Starmer replaces Trudeau as hate figure

Trump administration wants 'regime change' in the UK as Starmer replaces Trudeau as hate figure - News analysis:The Independent's political editor David Maddox trip to Washington DC for Trump's inaugu

by: MSN

As Kejriwal declares war on unemployment, why BJP should be worried

AAP is pressuring its prime challenger in the Delhi polls on an issue that affects both the working and middle classes
  • Sun, January 26, 2025

by: MSN

World News Live Today January 26, 2025: Luigi Mangione's fellow inmate reveals what life was like for him in prison: 'Every time he was escorted...'

Get real-time updates on international politics, economic changes, conflicts, and environmental issues. Access the latest breaking news and in-depth stories as they happen, keeping you informed of events shaping the world.

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025 Parade timing: When and where to watch R-Day parade; check all details here

India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, with a parade featuring Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest. The event will highlight the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,

by: MSN

Israel stops Palestinians returning to north Gaza until Hamas releases civilian hostage

Hundreds of Palestinians began gathering in Wadi Gaza on Saturday hoping to cross back to their homes into the northern part of the Strip. View on euronews

Exclusive: Trump Revives Mexico City Policy, Rescinds Biden Abortion Initiatives

Aboard Air Force One, while en route to view wildfire devastation in California, President Trump signed a series of executive actions aimed at preventing the use of federal taxpayer dollars
The article from RealClearPolitics, published on January 24, 2025, discusses former President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive U.S. global health assistance from performing or promoting abortions. This policy, also known as the "global gag rule," was rescinded by President Joe Biden upon taking office. Trump's move also includes rescinding several of Biden's abortion-related initiatives, signaling a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid policy concerning reproductive health. The article highlights the political and ideological divide on abortion, with Trump's actions reflecting his administration's pro-life stance, aiming to limit abortion access both domestically and internationally.

Read the Full RealClearPolitics Article at:
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/01/24/exclusive_trump_revives_mexico_city_policy_rescinds_biden_abortion_initiatives_152248.html

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