• Sat, January 25, 2025

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

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

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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

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: MSN

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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,
  • 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 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: 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: 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

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by: MSN

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

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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.

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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

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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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

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by: MSN

Trump launches mass deportation plan for 11 million migrants

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by: MSN

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T'gana CM demands withdrawal of draft UGC regulations

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by: MSN

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

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by: MSN

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

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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

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by: MSN

Trump confirms his promise to abolish taxes on tips in US

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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

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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.

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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 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.
In a significant move affecting government oversight, President Donald Trump has dismissed over a dozen Inspectors General (IGs) from various federal agencies, raising concerns about the erosion of accountability and transparency within the U.S. government. These IGs are appointed to independently investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in their respective agencies. The firings, which include notable dismissals like that of State Department IG Steve Linick, have sparked bipartisan criticism, with many arguing that these actions undermine the independence of the watchdog offices. Critics suggest that these moves could be retaliatory, aimed at those who have scrutinized or might scrutinize the administration's actions. The dismissals have prompted calls for legislative action to protect the independence of IGs, highlighting the tension between executive power and the need for checks and balances in government operations.

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