“I thought I was done voting in the senate,” Vance quipped on X with a tears of joy emoji.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 25.01.2025.
It displays 161 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.01.2025 ⇢ Day of Inspectors Purge and Soldiers Return
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Trump's first week back in office culminated in a late-night removal of 14-17 inspectors general across federal agencies, prompting legal challenges over the 30-day congressional notice requirement. The Senate confirmed two cabinet positions through contentious votes: Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary via VP Vance's tie-breaking vote, and Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary with broader support.
Hamas released four female Israeli soldiers who had warned of security issues before October 7, in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. The story evolved from initial reports of their release to emotional reunions with families.
In California, Trump's tour of wildfire damage produced an unexpected cooperation from Governor Newsom, while simultaneously threatening to dismantle FEMA and demanding voter ID laws for aid. Federal workers expressed concerns about loyalty screening as the administration implemented extensive bureaucratic changes.
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New York Post
“I thought I was done voting in the senate,” Vance quipped on X with a tears of joy emoji.
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Hundreds of weary firefighters have battled multiple fires in the hills around Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including a massive blaze near Castaic, in the last few days. Rain is expected this weekend.
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Lawmakers voted 51-50 to make Hegseth the civilian leader of America’s armed forces, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break the tie.
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03:18⇢Hegseth In, Inspectors Out
⌨The newspapers report on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary through Vice President Vance's tie-breaking vote (ABC, NYPost, AP, NPR), followed by Trump's late-night dismissal of 12 independent inspectors general (Washington Post). Meanwhile, Trump tours Los Angeles wildfire damage, with Newsom and Democrats showing unexpected cooperation amid the crisis (LA Times, Yahoo). The fires continue around Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with rain expected this weekend.
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New York Post
President Trump tangled with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Friday after touring wildfire damage in America’s second-largest city — demanding she use her “emergency powers” and allow…
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New York Post
IDF soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, held hostage by Hamas for 477 days, were released to Israel on Saturday.
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The New York Times
The release of the four women was part of the cease-fire deal with Israel, which is poised to free 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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Associated Press
Israel is set to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees later in the day as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Wall Street Journal
The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.
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Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
Israel is set to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees later in the day as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Israel is set to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees later in the day as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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05:59⇢Four Israeli Soldiers Return From Hamas
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Hamas's release of four female Israeli soldiers - Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag - after 477 days in captivity (ABC, CNN, Fox, NBC, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, WSJ, WaPo, AP). The release is part of a ceasefire deal that includes Israel freeing 200 Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, coverage continues of Trump's California wildfire tour, with Governor Newsom notably seeking federal assistance (Yahoo, LA Times).
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Yahoo! News
Newsom, Trump strike a different tone: 'We're going to need your help'
During his first trip to California since taking office, President Trump met with residents as he walked through the ruins.
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Yahoo! News
Trump stunned by devastation of L.A.: 'It's really an incineration'
During his first trip to California since taking office, President Trump met with residents as he walked through the ruins.
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The Washington Post
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Yahoo! News
Jerry Jones picks Brian Schottenheimer to be the Cowboys' new head coach
No other candidate received a second meeting, while Schottenheimer's chats with owner Jerry Jones spanned multiple days.
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Associated Press
Israel meanwhile released 70 Palestinian prisoners into Egypt, according to Egypt’s state-run TV, which said they arrived on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.
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Hundreds of weary firefighters have battled multiple fires in the hills around Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including a massive blaze near Castaic, in the last few days. Rain is expected this weekend.
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Wall Street Journal
Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.
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Newsweek
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The New York Times
Three Republicans, including Senator Mitch McConnell, voted against Pete Hesgeth’s confirmation, which forced Vice President JD Vance to cast the deciding vote.
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Associated Press
Israel meanwhile released 70 Palestinian prisoners into Egypt, according to Egypt’s state-run TV, which said they arrived on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.
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Yahoo! News
Cowboys replace McCarthy with Schottenheimer, set to be 1st-time head coach
No other candidate received a second meeting, while Schottenheimer's chats with owner Jerry Jones spanned multiple days.
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The hostages were released in a staged handover that saw them surrounded by Hamas gunmen and crowds of civilians.
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The hostages were released in a staged handover that saw them surrounded by Hamas gunmen and crowds of civilians.
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New York Post
Follow The Post’s live updates as Hamas releases captives in accordance with the cease-fire agreement.
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08:07⇢Four Soldiers Walk Free as Trump Purges
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Hamas's release of four female Israeli soldiers as part of a ceasefire deal exchanging them for 200 Palestinian prisoners (Fox, WSJ, USA Today, AP, NY Post). Simultaneously, Trump's administration makes significant moves: a late-night dismissal of 12 inspectors general (WaPo) and preparations for mass deportations (NBC). Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Pentagon chief through VP Vance's tie-breaking vote remains in discussion (NYTimes, Yahoo).
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Reason
Trump's Orders Feature Nonexistent Emergencies, Illegal Power Grabs, and Blatant Inconsistencies
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The Atlantic
My advice for the incoming secretary of defense
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Israel says that Gazans won’t be able to return north during ongoing dispute over the release of a civilian Israel had expected to be freed today
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In the 1980s, German institutions began to seriously confront the country’s past. For historian Enzo Traverso, German reactions to the destruction of Gaza show that they failed to draw the right lessons.
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NBC News
Four female Israeli soldiers who raised alarms before Oct. 7 are released by Hamas
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Yahoo! News
Senate confirms Hegseth as defense secretary; VP Vance needed to break rare tie
The Senate confirmed former Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a tense late-night session.
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The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary on Friday evening 51-50 with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie vote.
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New York Post
Police Officer Juan Andino was killed on June 15, 1984 after he stopped Lee Ernest Walker to question him over the theft of a pair of sunglasses.
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Wall Street Journal
Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.
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Associated Press
Israel meanwhile released 70 Palestinian prisoners into Egypt, according to Egypt’s state-run TV, which said they arrived on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.
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The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
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10:15⇢Hegseth In, Aid Out
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Defense Secretary through VP Vance's tie-breaking vote, with McConnell joining Democrats in opposition (Breitbart, Yahoo, Atlantic, NYT). Trump's administration makes two significant moves: Rubio's freeze on foreign aid except for Israel and Egypt (CBS), and a reported late-night removal of inspectors general (HuffPost, WaPo). Meanwhile, Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers who had warned of security issues before October 7 (CNN, NBC, AP).
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Yahoo! News
Final secret files are coming out on murders of JFK, MLK and RFK. What we may learn.
One person who has seen the secret JFK files predicted some "puzzle pieces" would be put in place but there wouldn't be a "smoking gun."
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump said he did not know that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as the Secretary of Defense, stating that he had “just heard that we won.”
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Yahoo! News
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense chief after VP Vance votes to break tie
The Senate confirmed former Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a tense late-night session.
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Yahoo! News
Secret files are coming out on murders that shattered the 60s. What we may learn.
One person who has seen the secret JFK files predicted some "puzzle pieces" would be put in place but there wouldn't be a "smoking gun."
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Associated Press
Donald Trump’s first week in office isn’t over yet, but what the Republican president has done so far offers clues about how his next four years in the White House may unfold.
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump said he did not know that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as the Secretary of Defense, stating that he had “just heard that we won.”
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The law requires the White House to give Congress at least 30 days notice.
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Yahoo! News
Donald Trump fires 17 inspectors general in late-night move
The inspectors general are independent watchdogs within agencies who investigate and disclose waste, fraud and abuse.
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Wire
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Donald Trump’s return to power is a morale booster for far-right politicians like Viktor Orbán, Javier Milei, and Giorgia Meloni. Having pioneered many of the destructive, reactionary ideas associated with Trumpism, they’re now aspiring to global hegemony.
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The New York Times
Mr. Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. His confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
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The Washington Post
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11:35⇢Midnight Purge of the Watchmen
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's first week back in office, with multiple sources reporting on his late-night removal of 14-17 inspectors general (Washington Post, Yahoo, USA Today). Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Defense Secretary, secured through VP Vance's tie-breaking vote despite McConnell's opposition, remains in focus (NYTimes, Breitbart). International coverage includes Hamas's release of four female hostages (Epoch Times, ABC, CNN) and reports of far-right leaders forming global alliances (Jacobin).
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Pete Hegseth has been sworn as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense. Hegseth took the oath Saturday in Washington from Vice President JD Vance less than 12 hours after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon’s leader.
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A recidivist sicko sprung by a Manhattan judge on a violent robbery charge went on a twisted sex-assault spree the very next day.
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Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as Secretary of Defense after being confirmed by the Senate.
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Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
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Wall Street Journal
Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
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Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies. The action removes oversight of his new administration, and some members of Congress are suggesting the dismissals violate federal oversight laws.
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The Daily Beast
He joined Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski in voting no, rebuking “failed” Hegseth as a “culture warrior” in a flaming statement.
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Four Israeli hostages have been released and reunited with their families following a 15 month captivity.
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is a key force fighting against Hindu nationalism and for social justice. Whatever its flaws, it deserves our solidarity.
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Wall Street Journal
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
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Breitbart News
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a Saturday 59-34 vote.
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14:05⇢Noem In, Watchdogs Out
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's bureaucratic reshaping through two major Senate confirmations: Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary in a 59-34 vote (ABC, Breitbart, NPR, Newsweek) and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary despite controversy (Mother Jones, Daily Beast). Simultaneously, Trump removes 15-17 independent inspectors general across federal agencies (AP, CBS, Washington Post), with concerns about violation of federal oversight laws requiring 30-day notice to Congress.
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Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
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The former “Chairman” of the Proud Boys struck a cautious and less rambunctious tone than in the past in his first major interview since his release.
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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The Blaze
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The Microsoft co-founder and his ex-wife called it quits in 2021 after 27 years of marriage.
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The Daily Beast
“What are we waiting on?” Trump aide Corey Lewandowski said about adding the president to an existing monument.
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Breitbart News
Donald Trump speaks about his proposal for no taxes on tips in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, January 25.
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The New York Times
Agencies are gripped with uncertainty about how to implement a blizzard of President Trump’s new policies as workers assess the impact on their lives.
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“I would love to leave, but I don't know where I'd go," said one staffer.
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Yahoo! News
Donald Trump fires 17 inspectors general in late-night move
The inspectors general are independent watchdogs within agencies who investigate and disclose waste, fraud and abuse.
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Yahoo! News
Proud Boys leader speaks after Trump pardon, demands accusers 'feel the heat'
Speaking two days after he left prison, the former Proud Boys "chairman" struck a less rambunctious tone than in the past.
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Associated Press
Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests.
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Breitbart News
Donald Trump speaks about his proposal for no taxes on tips in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, January 25.
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The Daily Beast
The president’s purge appears to violate federal law.
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The Jets interviewed 15 candidates for their GM opening.
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Trump Tries To Fire Inspectors General, Likely Violating Federal Law
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The Washington Post
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16:46⇢Midnight Massacre of the Watchdogs
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's overnight removal of federal inspectors general (CBS, Common Dreams, Fox, NYT, WaPo, Daily Beast, Mother Jones, Reason), which appears to violate federal law requiring 30-day notice to Congress. Federal workers express fear and uncertainty (Politico, NYT). The purge coincides with intense loyalty screening of new administration job-seekers (AP) and follows Kristi Noem's confirmation as Homeland Security Secretary.
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The Atlantic
Grant reviews have been suspended at the NIH. This could be an omen.
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Donald Trump’s ICE raids on hospitals endanger immigrants and attack the ethical foundations of medicine. Health workers’ fundamental duty is to patients, not the law, and they must resist policies that turn care facilities into sites of surveillance.
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Tensions have escalated, raising questions about how well the deal that took more than 15 months to reach would hold
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A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly making “violent” threats against President Donald Trump.
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Tensions have escalated, raising questions about how well the deal that took more than 15 months to reach would hold
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The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.
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President Trump said Saturday he was weighing possibly rejoining the World Health Organization just days after signing an executive order withdrawing the United States from the international group.
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It's not just lessons in hand-to-hand combat. New soldiers are taught coping strategies, texting etiquette, and the signs of a toxic relationship.
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One America News
President Donald Trump has stressed a “no tax on tips” policy during his Las Vegas visit.
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Breitbart News
Amidst everything else he’s doing, President Donald Trump is changing America’s footprint in the world—it’s getting much bigger.
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Yahoo! News
Transgender, nonbinary and other travelers face change after gender order
The move came as a blow to travelers who celebrated when the Biden administration allowed them to reflect their gender identity.
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The Daily Beast
“The President gave us a clear mission,” Hegseth wrote in his first Pentagon press release.
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The Boston Globe
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21:01⇢Pre-Dawn Deportation Offensive Begins
⌨The newspapers extensively cover Trump's expanded immigration crackdown, with pre-dawn ICE raids in Los Angeles (NY Post, NBC, ABC) and 'border czar' Tom Homan discussing mass deportation plans. Immigration enforcement now extends to hospitals, raising ethical concerns for medical staff (Jacobin). Meanwhile, TikTok faces potential restructuring, with the White House in talks for Oracle and US investors to take control (NPR). The Hamas-Israel ceasefire shows signs of strain, with both sides alleging violations (CNN, WSJ).
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The Blaze
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Former Department of Defense Inspector General Robert Storch, whose office was behind the report on the department’s response to assistance requests before and on January 6, 2021, was one of the 17 inspectors general Trump fired on Friday.
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Trump's executive order halting DEI means the Air Force no longer teaches recruits about WWII's Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
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A Food and Drug Administration project to promote diversity in clinical studies of cancer treatments was removed from the agency's website, as the Trump administration halts DEI initiatives.
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New York Post
President Donald Trump prompted a crowd of gamblers on a Las Vegas casino floor to burst into cheers Saturday.
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The Trump administration’s mass-deportation offensive expanded into Los Angeles Saturday with pre-dawn roundups, part of a West Coast operation expected to run seven days a week, sources told The Post.
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President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is filling gaps in the nation’s border wall.
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Stewart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers, showed up at President Donald Trump's rally in Las Vegas days after being released from prison.
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President Trump called for Egypt and Jordan to accept additional Palestinian refugees while suggesting a plan to "just clean out" Gaza.
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