This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 23.01.2025.
It displays 267 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.01.2025 โข Birthright Order Falls as Fires Rise
โจTrump's virtual address to Davos in the morning set an assertive tone with tariff threats and promises of a "golden age," while receiving a $600B Saudi investment pledge. The Hughes fire near Castaic expanded beyond 10,000 acres, with a second blaze erupting along the 405 Freeway into Bel-Air.
By afternoon, a federal judge blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order, marking the first major judicial check on his second term. Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination advanced despite revelations of a $50,000 payment to a sexual assault accuser.
Evening coverage centered on Trump's order to declassify remaining JFK, RFK, and MLK assassination files, while immigration enforcement intensified with ICE conducting targeted arrests in sanctuary cities. The Senate's advancement of Hegseth faced growing opposition as a second Republican announced opposition to his confirmation.
The day ended with mounting challenges to Trump's DEI crackdown as federal agencies received warnings about "adverse consequences" for disobedience.
Bishop Mariann E. Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy โ and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.
โจThe newspapers report on Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde's confrontation with Trump during a sermon, with religious leaders supporting her stance (Boston Globe, NPR). Released Israeli hostages reveal they were held in UN facilities, intensifying criticism of UNRWA (Breitbart). Trump's administration advances new policies: considering invoking the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (Epoch Times), implementing tariffs despite expert disagreement (Yahoo), and passing first immigration legislation (AP News).
The abduction of a young Chinese actor, who was trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar, prompted an unusually powerful public-pressure campaign and official actions.
Amid an extended red flag warning, the Hughes fire exploded north of Castaic and grew to more than 10,000 acres. About 31,000 people in areas surrounding the fire were under evacuation orders.
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
A new fire broke out Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway. The fire was burning on the east side of the freeway near the Sepulveda Fire Road. Multiple fire engines were on the scene.
A new fire broke out Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway. The fire was burning on the east side of the freeway near the Sepulveda Fire Road. Multiple fire engines were on the scene.
Trump administration officials are considering deploying as many as 10,000 soldiers to the border and using military bases to hold migrants awaiting deportation.
President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.
โจThe newspapers report on Trump's new immigration measures: deploying 10,000 troops to the border (CBS, Washington Post), threatening sanctuary cities (Boston Globe), and issuing executive orders on immigration enforcement (NBC). A major fire crisis unfolds in Los Angeles, with multiple fires including the Hughes Fire consuming over 10,000 acres (Epoch Times, LA Times) and affecting insurance coverage (Newsweek). Trump's interview with Fox discusses pardons and FEMA's disaster response (Yahoo, Fox News), while his administration moves to end DEI programs (NPR).
A new fire broke out Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway. The fire was burning on the east side of the freeway near the Sepulveda Fire Road. Multiple fire engines were on the scene.
Bishop Mariann E. Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy โ and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.
Why Texas Lawmakers Tried To Stop America's First 'Shaken Baby Syndrome' Execution
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08:29 (13:29)โขOscar Nominations Meet Fire Winds
โจThe newspapers report on the Oscar nominations announcement day, with attention on potential nominees like "Emilia Pรฉrez" and "Wicked" (ABC, NBC, Newsweek). Trump's early presidential actions continue to make headlines: appointing a Medicare Advantage lobbyist for health budget role (Common Dreams), proposing Medicaid cuts to finance his agenda (NYTimes), and attacking media outlets (Daily Beast). Los Angeles faces fire threats along the 405 Freeway amid red flag weather conditions (LA Times, Epoch Times).
President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway.
08:36 (13:36 in your timezone)
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Yahoo! News
What Trump's flurry of executive orders add up to so far
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Yahoo! News
Everything Trump has done in his 1st 3 days since returning to office
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President Donald Trump on Thursday will make an online appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, addressing globalist elites with what is expected to be his first major foreign policy announcements.
In Germany, a toxic national debate on Muslims and immigration has fueled the rise of the far-right Alternative fรผr Deutschland. Polling second place ahead of Februaryโs federal elections, mainstream parties are increasingly playing into its rhetoric.
08:59 (13:59 in your timezone)
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NBC News
Front-runners 'Emilia Pรฉrez,' 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' dominate Academy Award nominations
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
The department also signaled it might back out of Biden-era agreements with police departments that engaged in discrimination or violence, according to internal memos.
When the fires hit, he was determined to stay behind to protect his house, his cat and the life he loved.
10:04 (15:04 in your timezone)
10:05 (15:05)โขJustice Department Freezes Civil Rights
โจThe newspapers report on Trump administration's rapid policy shifts: halting civil rights cases and potentially withdrawing from police oversight agreements (NYTimes), while federal health agencies face external communications restrictions (NPR). Trump plans to address Davos virtually while campaigning (Breitbart), and continues criticism of FEMA (Daily Wire). Oscar nominations dominate entertainment coverage (ABC, NBC, Yahoo), while Los Angeles battles fires, claiming the life of surfing legend Randy Miod (Wall Street Journal).
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers hit the ground running this week, arresting multiple violent offenders in sanctuary cities, including a hostile Haitian gang member with a lengthy rap sheet who said he โainโt going back toโฆ
The Hughes and Sepulveda fires are the latest blazes in a nerve-racking week as Southern California heads into a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
Donald Trump promised to be โa dictator on day one.โ Instead, his barrage of executive orders is largely an organized pursuit of his campaign pledges โ with a noticeable lack of action on tariffs and immigration raids thus far.
10:52 (15:52 in your timezone)
10:52
Yahoo! News
2025 Oscar nominations are here: The complete list
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11:00
Yahoo! News
Trump suggests Biden made a mistake by not pardoning himself
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President Donald Trump on Thursday will make an online appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, addressing globalist elites with what is expected to be his first major foreign policy announcements.
โจThe newspapers report on Trump's virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos (ABC, CNN, Washington Post, Breitbart), where he's expected to announce foreign policy positions and discuss tariffs. Immigration enforcement intensifies with ICE arrests in sanctuary cities (Fox News, NY Post, Epoch Times), while Los Angeles battles multiple wildfires (CBS, LA Times). Several outlets cover Trump's comments about Biden not pardoning himself (Yahoo, HuffPost).
The U.S. president and his allies used the World Economic Forum to offer the global elite a warning: โAmerica Firstโ is back, by any means necessary.
The Hughes and Sepulveda fires are the latest blazes in a nerve-racking week as Southern California heads into a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
12:14 (17:14)โขTariffs or Leave, Trump Tells Davos
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's Davos speech, where he warned global business leaders about new tariffs on companies not manufacturing in America (ABC, CNN, WSJ, WaPo, Breitbart). Saudi Arabia pledged $600B in investments (Yahoo), while multiple fires spread across Los Angeles County, forcing 31,000 evacuations (NBC, LA Times, Newsweek). Trump removed security details from former officials facing threats (NYTimes).
The president let loose on the World Economic Forum with riffs about DEI โnonsenseโ and transgender โrage,โ to the delight of the far-right leaders in attendance.
One of Trump's executive orders moves to end birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the Constitution. Here's what you need to know about the legal principle and its possible future.
โThe Brutalistโ and โWickedโ secured 10 nominations apiece. Acting nominees include Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Adrien Brody and Timothรฉe Chalamet.
13:40 (18:40 in your timezone)
13:41 (18:41)โขDavos Hears Trump's Ultimatum
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's video address to Davos, where he warned global businesses to manufacture in America or face tariffs (WSJ, CNN, Boston Globe, Newsweek). A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship (AP, NYT, ABC, NPR), while an Alabama mayor criticizes Trump's DEI order (Fox News). The Hughes Fire continues to threaten Los Angeles County (CBS, NBC, LA Times).
U.S. District Judge John Coughenour granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, have broken their silence regarding a bombshell lawsuit that they covered up the sexual abuse of a minor in their Rye, N.Y., home and at a summer camp connected with their church in 2018.
In an effort to lower the price of oil, President Donald Trump removed the United States from the Paris Climate Accord and issued an order to maximize the production of natural resources in Alaska.
โจThe newspapers extensively report on a federal judge blocking Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship (Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, Common Dreams, Epoch Times, AP, USA Today). In other developments, a Republican senator announces opposition to Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth (Fox News, Daily Beast, Slate), while Trump removes Pompeo's security detail (HuffPost). The news cycle shows diminishing coverage of Trump's Davos speech from earlier today.
The ruling bars U.S. agencies from implementing the order to end birthright citizenship for children born to migrants in the U.S. temporarily or without legal status while the case is under review.
Defense secretary-designee Pete Hegsethโs nomination cleared a key Senate hurdle Thursday, inching him closer to getting confirmed in a significant win for one of President Trumpโs most embattled cabinet picks.
The Laken Riley Act, an immigration detention measure named after 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student Laken Riley, who was brutally murdered by an illegal alien from Venezuela last year after he attempted to rape her, was enacted by the Republican-led House on Wednesday.
A federal judge on Thursday put a temporary block on US President Donald Trumpโs attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. The ruling imposes a 14-day halt on the enforcement of one of the most controversial executive orders Trump signed in the
15:39 (20:39 in your timezone)
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Yahoo! News
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order banning birthright citizenship
U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour's ruling came after four states said the move to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
President Trump on Thursday ordered the declassification and release of long-secret files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Pete Hegseth's advancement toward confirmation as defense secretary despite allegations of misconduct (AP, NBC, Fox News, Boston Globe, Daily Beast). A federal judge blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order (NPR, Breitbart). New developments include Trump ordering release of assassination files (NY Post), China's support of Iran's missile program (WSJ), and a $600B Saudi investment pledge (Yahoo).
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's multiple first-week actions: ordering declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK assassination files (ABC, Fox, NY Post, Epoch Times), pardoning 23 pro-life activists (Daily Wire), and facing a judicial block on his birthright citizenship order (Reason, Breitbart). New developments include a $600B Saudi investment pledge (Yahoo) and concerns about sexual content in Jan. 6 investigation texts (Daily Beast, Washington Post).
Any remaining documents from the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be declassified, according to President Donald Trump's Thursday announcement.
President Trump on Thursday ordered the declassification and release of long-secret files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Venezuela Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, an ally of strongman Nicolรกs Maduro, is accused of ordering the assassination in Santiago, Chile, allegedly carried out by transnational crime gang Tren de Aragua.
The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from the Pentagon was among President Trumpโs early actions.
President Donald Trumpโs newly confirmed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director, John Ratcliffe, told Breitbart News exclusively that he views his mission as restoring the worldโs most preeminent intelligence agency to its core primary objectives and undoing the lasting damage that one of his predecessors, John Brennan, did to the CIA.
Tehranโs growing reliance on Beijingโa consequence of the battering its missile program has suffered from Israeli strikesโhighlights the alignment of Iran and China with Russia and North Korea.
President Donald Trumpโs newly confirmed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director, John Ratcliffe, told Breitbart News exclusively that he views his mission as restoring the worldโs most preeminent intelligence agency to its core primary objectives and undoing the lasting damage that one of his predecessors, John Brennan, did to the CIA.
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's order to declassify assassination files of JFK, RFK, and MLK (ABC, NY Post, Boston Globe, Epoch Times). Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination advances despite a disclosed $50,000 payment to a sexual assault accuser (AP, Daily Beast, HuffPost, OAN). Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked by federal courts (USA Today, CNN, NPR).
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.
A United States Capitol police officer has reportedly been suspended after a visitor from Massachusetts was able to complete an entire guided tour with a gun strapped on him.
The "Southport killer," who fatally stabbed three young girls before attempting to murder 10 more, reportedly declared that he was โso glad those kids are deadโ during his first police interview after his arrest.
The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are among the latest blazes for Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trumpโs executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parentsโ immigration status.
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
โจThe newspapers report on major developments regarding Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination, with details emerging about a $50,000 payment to an accuser (CBS, Boston Globe, HuffPost). Multiple sources cover Trump's order to declassify assassination files of JFK, RFK, and MLK (Yahoo, Epoch Times). Wildfires continue to affect Southern California schools and communities (LA Times, Mother Jones), while the NIH faces operational disruptions under new Trump directives (NPR).
Trump signed an executive order that would require the disclosure of the files after conspiracy theories have run rampant over all three infamous murders, especially President Kennedyโs.
The new US president has so far refrained from acting on his threat to slap hefty tariffs on China, signaling he is willing to talk and cut deals. But can the honeymoon last?