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21.01.2025

Day of Fire and Orders

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 21.01.2025.

It displays 236 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.01.2025Day of Fire and Orders

Trump's first full day began with signing 78 executive orders at Capital One Arena and the White House, rescinding Biden-era policies on climate, immigration, and federal workers. The mass pardoning of 1,500 January 6 defendants dominated morning coverage, with first releases occurring by afternoon.

By midday, 22 states filed lawsuits challenging Trump's birthright citizenship order, while Chicago and other cities announced non-cooperation with expanded ICE powers in churches and schools. The Eaton fire in Altadena claimed 17 lives due to delayed evacuation orders, as new fires sparked near San Diego.

Evening coverage shifted to Trump's "Stargate" AI infrastructure announcement, promising $500 billion in tech investments. A confrontation at the National Prayer Service between Trump and a bishop over LGBTQ rights and immigration generated significant coverage, while Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced allegations of misconduct in uniform.

Meanwhile, Putin and Xi coordinated responses to Trump's return through video calls, as global markets processed the policy shifts.

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00:39Dance and Pardons: Trump's First Night

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first evening as president, with extensive coverage of the Commander-in-Chief Ball (Fox, NY Post) and his immediate actions. The mass pardoning of 1,500 January 6 defendants dominates headlines, with the first pardoned rioters already being released in D.C. (ABC, Yahoo, AP). Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports on Ukrainian POWs detailing torture methods used by Russian forces.
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Yahoo! News

Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who attacked police

President Trump, on his first day back in office, used his clemency powers to undo the massive prosecution of those charged in the 2021 riot.
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Yahoo! News

Trump issues sweeping pardon of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants

President Trump, on his first day back in office, used his clemency powers to undo the massive prosecution of those charged in the 2021 riot.
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05:19Mass Purge and Paris Exit

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first actions as president, with new headlines focusing on his move to dismiss over 1,000 Biden administration officials (Newsweek) and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement (NPR). Media coverage remains split on these developments: conservative outlets frame it as a "Golden Age" beginning (Fox), while others emphasize the disruption to normal inauguration proceedings (Boston Globe) and climate policy reversals (NPR, NYTimes). A last-minute prisoner swap with the Taliban, freeing two Americans, is reported as Biden's final diplomatic achievement (WSJ).
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Yahoo! News

Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including rioters who attacked police

President Trump, on his first day back in office, used his clemency powers to undo the massive prosecution of those charged in the 2021 riot.
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Yahoo! News

Trump rolls back DEI across the federal government. Is your workplace next?

In a move to crack down on "woke policies," President Trump used his executive power to end DEI in the federal government.
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07:52WHO Exit and Mass Pardons: Trump's First Dawn

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first full day actions, with new headlines focusing on three major moves: the pardoning of 1,500 January 6 defendants (CBS, CNN, Mother Jones), withdrawal from the World Health Organization (NPR, Newsweek), and elimination of DEI programs in federal government (Yahoo). Trump's Truth Social announcements indicate plans to dismiss 1,000 administration officials (Daily Beast). Conservative media emphasizes a "Golden Age" narrative (Fox, Breitbart), while other outlets highlight democratic concerns (AP).
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Yahoo! News

Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants

President Trump, on his first day back in office, used his clemency powers to undo the massive prosecution of those charged in the 2021 riot.
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For the first time since the 1990s, the US has reestablished a direct military presence in Scotland. As Washington builds up its new Cold War, Scotland’s political class is its willing servant.
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A “particularly dangerous situation” warning with extreme wind gusts was to last through Tuesday at 10 a.m. for parts of Los Angeles County and Ventura County — an unprecedented fifth time the National Weather Service has sounded the alarm this season for acute fire conditions.
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Yahoo! News

3 key takeaways from Trump's inauguration, 1st day back in office

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11:38Trump's Seventy-Eight Order Sweep

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first full day actions, with new headlines focusing on his rescinding of 78 Biden executive orders (Breitbart, CBS, AP), including DEI programs and EV mandates. A large-scale dismissal of Biden appointees is underway (NY Post, Daily Wire, HuffPost). Notably, Trump revoked security clearances of officials involved in the Hunter Biden laptop story (OANN) and rescinded Biden's prescription drug price order (Common Dreams). Several natural disasters are developing, with dangerous winds in Southern California (LA Times) and a winter storm hitting the Gulf Coast (NBC).
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President Trump has signed an executive action ordering federal agencies to bring their workers back to the office full time. Roughly 1.1 million federal employees are telework-eligible.
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Donald Trump began his presidency with a dizzying display of force, signing a blizzard of executive orders that signaled his desire to remake American institutions while also pardoning nearly all of his supporters who rioted at the U.S.
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Democrats want us to believe that there is some cohort of “good billionaires” who can be relied upon to fight for political progress. But as the right-wing turn of tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk suggests, this is nonsense.
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13:25States Rise Against Birthright Ban

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first full day actions, with new headlines focusing on an emerging legal battle over birthright citizenship, as 18 states sue to block Trump's executive order (ABC, Boston Globe). Other major actions include ending federal telework (NPR) and international reactions, with Putin and Xi pledging closer cooperation (WSJ). Conservative media emphasizes the volume of executive actions (Breitbart), while liberal outlets highlight opposition and challenges to these moves.
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Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi said he would resign his post, citing the army’s failure to protect the country on Oct. 7, 2023.
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14:54States Battle Trump's Birthright Ban

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first full day executive actions, with new coverage focusing on his expansion of federal death penalty (Common Dreams) and attempt to end birthright citizenship, now facing legal challenges from 18 states (NYTimes, ABC, Yahoo). Trump has removed John Bolton's Secret Service detail (Newsweek) and fired Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan (OANN). His Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faces allegations from his former sister-in-law (Daily Beast), while global business leaders prepare for Trump's second term (WSJ).
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Establishment media forces and establishment Republicans like Sen. Mitch McConnell are attacking Vice President JD Vance after President Donald Trump pardoned a broad swath of January 6 political prisoners, arguing what Trump did went against what Vance said he supported during a recent interview some time before the inauguration.
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Establishment media forces and establishment Republicans like Sen. Mitch McConnell are attacking Vice President JD Vance after President Donald Trump pardoned a broad swath of January 6 political prisoners, arguing what Trump did went against what Vance said he supported during a recent interview some time before the inauguration.
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NBC News

Rare snowstorm forces airports across the Gulf Coast to shut down

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16:06Twenty-Two States Battle Birthright Ban

The newspapers report extensively on legal challenges to Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, with 22 states now suing to block it (NYTimes, AP, Boston Globe). New coverage reveals Trump's order allowing ICE arrests in churches and schools (CNN), while controversy surrounds January 6 pardons, particularly regarding VP Vance's role (Breitbart, HuffPost). Natural disasters continue with wildfires in San Diego (USA Today) and rare Gulf Coast snowstorms (NBC).
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Yahoo! News

Trump signed an order that would end some birthright citizenship: What to know

The new president's day 1 action is part of a sweeping crackdown on both undocumented and legal immigrants.
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Yahoo! News

What is birthright citizenship and what does Trump's executive order do?

The new president's day 1 action is part of a sweeping crackdown on both undocumented and legal immigrants.
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17:25AI Push Meets Birthright Battle

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new AI infrastructure initiative (ABC, Fox) amid growing resistance to his day-one actions. His birthright citizenship order faces legal challenges and protests, with Chicago officials refusing cooperation (The Blaze). New climate concerns emerge with Arctic carbon release studies (Common Dreams), while Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces personal allegations (Daily Beast). Extreme weather affects multiple regions, with frigid temperatures reported nationwide (Boston Globe).
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Trump’s first-day executive orders would have prompted mass outrage had he attempted them in 2017. Today, the response is more muted.
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Donald Trump began his presidency with a dizzying display of force, signing a blizzard of executive orders that signaled his desire to remake American institutions while also pardoning nearly all of his supporters who rioted at the U.S.
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Yahoo! News

What executive orders did Trump sign on day 1?

After a celebratory rally, Trump signed a number of orders relating to immigration at the White House, including a directive to end birthright citizenship.
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18:29Prayer Service Clash Meets Stargate Launch

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first full day actions. New coverage focuses on his AI infrastructure project "Stargate" (Fox, WaPo) and a confrontation at the National Prayer Service, where a bishop directly addressed Trump about LGBTQ rights (NYTimes, Breitbart). The ending of restrictions on ICE operations in sensitive locations like churches and schools (AP, CNN) and birthright citizenship orders (Yahoo, HuffPost) continue to generate coverage. Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination faces new personal allegations (Daily Beast).
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Yahoo! News

Meta users say accounts are now following Trump, Vance, others. What we know.

Hours after Donald Trump was sworn in, some Instagram and Facebook users said that their accounts were suddenly following new pages.
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20:53Trump Pardons His Rioters

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first-day executive actions, with new coverage focusing on his pardons of January 6 rioters, including Oath Keepers and Proud Boys (CNN, NBC, Washington Post). Twenty-two states are now challenging his birthright citizenship order (Epoch Times). Harvard addresses antisemitism definition controversies (Boston Globe), while Trump faces criticism from an Episcopal bishop over LGBTQ and immigration policies at the National Prayer Service (NYTimes, OANN, Breitbart).
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Yahoo! News

Users claim social accounts suddenly followed Trump, Vance. Here's what we know.

Hours after Donald Trump was sworn in, some Instagram and Facebook users said that their accounts were suddenly following new pages.
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Yahoo! News

Birthright citizenship and more: How 4 new executive orders could affect you

President Trump spent his first hours back in office issuing 26 executive orders, 12 memorandums and four proclamations.
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After a day of strong winds that helped fuel small scattered fires across Southern California, rain is on the horizon. In L.A. County, where the Palisades and Eaton fires have carved a devastating path this month, most areas should expect to see under a third of an inch of rain this week.
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23:41DEI Staff Sent Home as Trump Defends Rioter Pardons

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first day executive actions, with new coverage focusing on his directive to put all federal diversity and inclusion staff on leave (AP, Daily Wire, Fox News). His pardons of January 6 defendants continue to generate controversy, with critics warning about extremism risks (Washington Post) and Democratic representatives suggesting political motives (Breitbart). Aid delivery to Gaza increases during ceasefire (Wall Street Journal), while Southern California faces extended fire warnings (LA Times).
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After a day of strong winds that helped fuel small scattered fires across Southern California, rain is on the horizon. In L.A. County, where the Palisades and Eaton fires have carved a devastating path this month, most areas should expect to see under a third of an inch of rain this week.
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