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“Trump and Musk Move to Dismantle USAID, Igniting Battle With Democratic Lawmakers”
SUMMARY: The Trump administration, with support from Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is attempting to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a critical agency responsible for providing global humanitarian aid, education, and development programs. This move has sparked intense opposition from Congressional Democrats, who …
“Treasury Department Sued Over DOGE Payment Access”
Patrick Semansky, Associated Press file SUMMARY: A coalition of groups has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department over the involvement of officials from the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), a project led by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The groups, including Public Citizen Litigation Group, State Democracy Defenders Fund, …
“5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s First Senate Confirmation Hearing”
Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Jan. 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | …
“Pentagon Revokes Milley’s Security Clearance and Detail”
President Donald Trump selected Gen. Mark Milley as Joint Chiefs chair in 2018, but the two quickly began to clash. | Carolyn Kaster/AP The article from Politico reports that U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) officials have revoked the security clearance of retired Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley, who served as the …
“Trump Removes Anthony Fauci’s Federal Security Detail”
Original article President Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press Friday. Fauci is the latest in a string of former Trump aides-turned-critics to see their federal protection canceled …
“What Does Trump’s National Emergency Declaration on Southern Border Mean?”
Original article President Donald Trump speaks at the U.S. Capitol during his inauguration on January 20. Trump said he will declare a national emergency at the southern border. Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump said he would declare a national emergency at the southern U.S. border, aimed …
“Trump Signs Executive Orders Proclaiming There Are Only Two Biological Sexes, Halting Diversity Programs”
Original article White House officials grouped both orders under the Trump administration’s wider “restoring sanity” agenda. President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending “radical and wasteful” diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies. In a phone call …
“Trump Issues 1,500 Pardons for Jan. 6 Defendants: ‘Going to Release Our Great Hostages'”
Original article (via NYPost) WASHINGTON — President Trump issued pardons Monday night to hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot — staying true to his promise to grant clemency to people involved in halting the counting of Electoral College votes that day. Trump, 78, signed what he said was “approximately 1,500” pardons …
“Schedule of Events Surrounding Trump’s Second Inauguration”
Original article Members of the U.S. military Joint Honor Guard parade as they rehearse ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration, at the North Lawn in front of the White House in Washington, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The pageantry and parties surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration kick …
“TikTok Considering Total Shutdown in U.S. Sunday if Ban Moves Forward”
Original article TikTok is preparing to potentially make the app unavailable to its 170 million American users on Sunday, the same day a U.S. ban is set to go into effect, according to a person with knowledge of the company’s planning who spoke with NBC News. A law signed by …
“Millions In Taxpayer Dollars Allegedly Used To Fund Anti-Conservative Research”
Original article A federal initiative designed to combat disinformation and strengthen democratic processes has sparked a political firestorm, with newly released records revealing allegations of partisan misuse of taxpayer funds. The “Digital Citizen Initiative,” launched in 2019 under then-Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould, initially aimed to combat online misinformation …
“Israel And Hamas Could Soon Strike Deal To Release Hostages”
Original article Some of the 98 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be coming home soon following a breakthrough in negotiations between Israel and the terror group. Mediators delivered both Israel and Hamas a final draft of a hostage and ceasefire deal on Monday, which has fueled optimism that …
“Los Angeles Races To Contain Wildfires Before Severe Winds Return”
Original article (via Reuters) Summary Wildfires devastate Los Angeles, 24 dead, 100,000 evacuated Red flag conditions of high winds returning All of L.A. County warned anyone could be ordered to evacuate Seven states, Canada and Mexico send firefighters to help LOS ANGELES, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Firefighters raced to contain …
“New York’s Highest Court Won’t Stop Trump’s Sentencing”
Original article © Steven Hirsch/New York Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images The highest court in New York said Thursday it would not prevent the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump for his crimes, currently scheduled for Friday. A deputy clerk for Judge Jenny Rivera wrote in a two-sentence letter to Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, …
“‘Big Win’ for Amish Farmer and Food Freedom in Raw Milk Case”
Original article The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania last week ruled that Amish farmers Amos and Rebecca Miller could continue to sell raw milk outside the state while a lawsuit filed by the state against them moves through the courts. Attorney Robert Barnes called the decision a “big win” for food …
“January 6th: Trudeau Resigns!”
Originally posted on the author’s Substack Why does President Trump suddenly want to annex Greenland and Canada? In a shock move that will reverberate through the free nations of the world, the Prime Minister of Canada — the loathsome dictator Justin Trudeau — just announced his resignation on the same day …
“Mike Johnson Wins Reelection as House Speaker in Dramatic Vote to Open New Congress”
Original article What to know about the House Speaker vote Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana won reelection as speaker of the House on Friday, emerging victorious after a pair of GOP members switched their votes to deliver him a majority and open the 119th Congress. Johnson needed 218 votes to …
“Judge upholds jury’s $7.8M verdict in BART COVID vaccine case”
Original article In October, a jury determined that BART owed $7.8 million to six former employees who were fired or forced into retirement after declining the COVID vaccine. (Paul Chinn/The Chronicle 2020) A federal judge on Monday blocked Bay Area Rapid Transit’s attempt to toss out a jury verdict …
“Biden Vetoes Once-Bipartisan Effort to Add 66 Federal Judgeships, Citing ‘Hurried’ House Action”
Original article President Joe Biden speaks at the Department of Labor in Washington, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying “hurried action” by the House left important questions unanswered about the life-tenured positions. The …
“Rumble Secures $775 Million Investment from Tether to Bolster Free Speech and Decentralization”
Original article A cash infusion positions Rumble to redefine the future of uncensored digital platforms. Rumble, a rapidly growing video-sharing platform committed to free speech, has announced a landmark $775 million investment from Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer and a leader in digital assets. This partnership aligns two influential …