• Sat, January 25, 2025

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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.
  • Sun, January 26, 2025

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow runway expansion

The Conservative Party leader, whose constituency includes Stansted Airport, said she has supported the expansion of the UK's largest airport in the past, and would not change her mind on doing so.

by: BBC

Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump's first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.

by: MSN

Abcarian: Does Donald Trump's return to power mean it's time to admit he's right? In a word, no

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's plea to Trump the day after his inauguration exemplified the principled criticism the president deserves regardless of his victory.

by: MSN

RFK Jr.'s Corn Pledge, Trump's Crypto And AI Moves, Warren's DOGE Recommendations, And More: This Week In Politics

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity, with significant developments in the corn industry, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and electric vehicles. Here's a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.

by: MSN

Keeping up with UP: Can Congress-SP quota card breach the Sanatan narrative?

The Congress moves in untested territory as they have not been the first choice of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

by: MSN

Human rights advocates criticise China for torturing detained writer, journalist

Human rights advocates have alleged that Chinese authorities are mistreating Chinese Australian writer Yang Hengjun and journalist Zhang Zhan as part of a larger effort to suppress dissent, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

by: MSN

Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are likely to refuse

President Donald Trump's suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is likely to be met with a hard "no" from the two U.S. allies and the Palestinians themselves who fear Israel would never allow them to return.

by: MSN

India ranks 3rd for illegal immigrants in US, over 7 lakh at risk as Trump mass deportation; what happens to them now?

The US government, under Trump, is initiating mass deportations of illegal immigrants, with India being a major source. An executive order cites the detrimental effects of illegal immigration. India is cooperating with the US to confirm and repatriate illegal Indian nationals.

by: MSN

The first IPS Officer of Independent India was...,Know about his role, posting, and other details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination to recruit candidates for prestigious positions such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and others. The exam is held in three stages: prelims,

by: MSN

Trump vows answers on mystery drone sightings as expert makes eerie prediction

An influx of unexplained drone sightings began to make headlines in November, and while President Trump vowed to uncover the mystery, experts explain what may have led to the uptick.

by: MSN

Bihar To Provide 12 Lakh Govt Jobs, Create 34 Lakh Employment Opportunities This Year: Governor

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year. Addressing a gathering after unfurling the national flag at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna,

by: MSN

Trump launches mass deportation plan for 11 million migrants

President Trump is sending a strong and clear message to everyone: "If you enter the United States illegally, you will suffer the consequences," warned White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. The spokeswoman announced the initial figures for the "largest" deportation operation in the history of the country,

by: MSN

12 lakh govt jobs to be provided by end of 2025: Bihar Guv

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year

by: MSN

T'gana CM demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said he would see the draft UGC guidelines as an "attack on Constitution" and demanded that the Centre withdraw them

by: MSN

RPSC RAS Prelims Admit Card: When and how can you download the RAS prelims exam admit card?

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by: MSN

Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspector generals at series of US government agencies

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspector generals 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: MSN

Trump declassifies the files of the murders of JFK, RFK, and MLK

The declassification of these documents, which are essential in American history, could finally provide some of the answers long awaited by these families.

by: MSN

PSCU mourns passing of trade union stalwart Steve Dawson

Dawson, 76, was Deputy Secretary General-of the Public Service And Commercial Union Of South Africa (PSCU) at the time when the current regime unleashed its most devastating programme of anti working class coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the intended destruction of coal-mining sector and job cuts in the public service.

by: MSN

Trump Signs New Pair Of Executive Orders Limiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Both At Home And Abroad

President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden's orders expanding abortion access and ordered that the federal government and U.S. taxpayers no longer fund abortions at home and abroad Friday.

by: MSN

Trump confirms his promise to abolish taxes on tips in US

US President Donald Trump held a rally in the state of Nevada. Speaking in Las Vegas, a city dominated by the hospitality and service industries, he reiterated his promise to eliminate taxes on income earned from tips,

by: MSN

Analyst, NGO back call to ban foreign political funding

by: MSN

Budget 2025: Delhi-NCR Speaks On Hopes and Expectations for Budget 2025| Oneindia

Ahead of Budget 2025, OneIndia hit the streets of Delhi and NCR to capture the voices of the common man. From salaried professionals to small business owners and students, everyone shares their hopes,

by: MSN

Exclusive-Flights halted for Afghans approved for special US visas, advocate and official say

President Donald Trump's foreign aid pause has forced a suspension of flights for more than 40,000 Afghans approved for special U.S. visas and at risk of Taliban retribution, a leading advocate and a U.

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

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.
The article from OregonLive discusses how Oregon, along with other Democratic-led states, is considering legislative measures to protect immigrants in light of potential changes in federal immigration policy under a possible second Trump administration. These states are contemplating laws that would limit local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities, provide legal protections for immigrants, and ensure access to public services regardless of immigration status. The moves are in response to Trump's previous policies like the "public charge" rule and his administration's aggressive deportation tactics. Oregon's legislative efforts include bills aimed at enhancing sanctuary state policies, ensuring due process, and preventing the use of state resources for immigration enforcement, reflecting a broader trend among blue states to shield immigrants from what they perceive as harsh federal policies.

Read the Full Oregonian Article at:
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/01/oregon-among-democratic-states-weighing-protections-for-immigrants-amid-trump-policies.html

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