• Sat, January 25, 2025

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: 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.
  • Sun, January 26, 2025

by: BBC

Trump touts economic policy at rally as Senate works to confirm cabinet

While Trump promotes his "no tax on tips" proposal in Las Vegas, Senate Republicans are working to secure his team.

by: Sky

Kemi Badenoch 'certainly would' back Heathrow third runway - as Reeves hints at support

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: CNN

Trump gave broad clemency to all Jan. 6 rioters. See their cases in 3 charts

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump granted sweeping clemency to all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Learn more about their cases with these charts.

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

Israel violates UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israel's decision to halt the agency's activities in occupied Jerusalem and demand the evacuation of all buildings it occupies by the end of this month contravenes international law obligations for UN member states,

by: MSN

Top Republicans urge Trump to rethink stripping security from ex-officials

Two senior Republican senators on Sunday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to rethink his decision to strip personal security from some former Trump administration officials, one of whom was the target of an alleged Iranian plot.

by: MSN

Rutgers cancels DEI conference after Trump executive orders, drawing ire of NJ politicians

Rutgers University upsets New Jersey politicians for cancelling a scheduled DEI conference following Trump's executive orders.

by: MSN

Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of 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: MSN

Comelec uploads new ballot faces for 2025 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday uploaded the new ballot faces for the 2025 national and local elections on its website, ahead of its planned resumption of printing on Monday. Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco confirmed this to GMA News Online through a Viber message.

by: MSN

TN's role in mass deportations: Federal 'illegal immigration enforcement' to be considered during special session

Proposals include everything from incentives to local law enforcement agencies that help enforce federal immigration policies, to hiring a chief immigration enforcement officer.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Issues Major Threat to Nearly 90,000 IRS Agents

Newsweek contacted the IRS for comment on Sunday morning, outside of standard working hours. Why It Matters. Should Trump really follow through on his threat and let go of thousan

by: MSN

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more refugees and 'just clean out' Gaza

I'd like Egypt to take people," Trump said. "You're talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, 'You know, it's over.'" View on euronews

by: MSN

Texas-Mexico border already seeing big changes to illegal immigration after Trump's executive orders

Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

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?

Rajasthan Public Service Commission i.e. RPSC has announced the date of the Administrative Service (RAS) Prelims 2024 exam. The exam will be conducted on 2 February 2025. Although the admit card has not been issued for this exam yet,

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

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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.

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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

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.
The article from MSN discusses a significant move by former President Donald Trump, where he reportedly fired 17 independent Inspectors General (IGs) at various federal agencies. This action, as per the source cited in the article, was part of a broader pattern of Trump's administration targeting IGs, who are responsible for overseeing and investigating potential misconduct and inefficiency within government operations. The dismissals raised concerns about the erosion of oversight and accountability in the federal government, with critics arguing that these moves were intended to undermine checks and balances. The firings occurred amidst Trump's term, highlighting tensions between the executive branch and these independent watchdogs, which are meant to operate free from political influence to ensure transparency and integrity in government functions.

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