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US to deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to southern border: Report
The United States is ordering around 1,500 active-duty service members to the southern border, federal officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, Jan. 20, to bulk up American military presence along the U.S.-Mexico border. An unclear mission, so far It’s… -
UN watchdog chief warns world Iran’s ‘pressing gas pedal’ on nuclear program
The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief is warning world leaders that Iran’s recent promise to ramp up enrichment of uranium to nuclear weapons grade levels is well underway. Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General, said, “Iran has moved into increasing the production, enrichment of 60% sevenfold.” Grossi added, “So, I think this… -
Huntington Beach declares itself ‘non-sanctuary’ city in sanctuary state of Calif.
Huntington Beach is going against the grain in the sanctuary state of California. The city declared itself a “non-sanctuary” city on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a unanimous vote by its council in favor of the proposal introduced by Republican Mayor Pat Burns. The designation subverts a state law known as the California Values Act or… -
Trump ousts first female head of US Coast Guard on day one of presidency
President Donald Trump fired the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, on Monday, Jan. 20, who was the first female leader of a U.S. armed forces branch in American history. Benjamine Huffman, the acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, revealed on the ousting of Fagan in a memo on Trump’s first day in… -
US secures release of 2 Americans but gives up convicted Taliban narco-terrorist
Two Americans imprisoned in Afghanistan were freed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and the Taliban. In exchange for the Americans, the Taliban reportedly received a man serving a life sentence in California for terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Who are the freed Americans? The freed Americans… -
US CBP agent shot and killed in Vermont near Canadian border
While freshly inaugurated President Donald Trump largely focused on illegal immigration at the United States’ southern border on Monday, Jan. 20, a deadly incident near the United States northern border unfolded. A death on the same day as Trump’s inauguration caused roads to close as officials started an investigation. What happened? A gunman shot and… -
Fire at ski resort hotel in Turkey kills at least 66, injures dozens more
A deadly fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 21, at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey killed at least 66 people and injured dozens more, according to Turkey’s interior minister. Officials said they fear the death toll could rise as nearly 240 guests were staying at the hotel at the time… -
President Trump wants to call Putin to arrange in-person talks: Report
President Donald Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine on day one in office during his presidential campaign in 2024. That vow has since been revised to Trump’s first 100 days in office, and efforts are reportedly underway to deliver on his promise as a candidate. What’s the latest? CNN reported on Sunday, Jan.… -
US, Mexican officials plan to seal secret smuggling tunnel under border
Smugglers may soon have one less way to illegally sneak people and contraband into the United States from Mexico. The Mexican army announcing it is sealing up a secret tunnel underneath the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, Texas, and revealed that an investigation is underway into its construction. What did authorities find?… -
Convicted arsonist arrested after pulling fake firetruck up to LA fire: LACSO
Los Angeles County authorities arrested a couple from Oregon impersonating firefighters after they tried to enter an evacuation zone with a fake firetruck. The two sported turnout gear over CAL-Fire t-shirts near the Palisades Fire. What to know The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office said it charged 31-year-old Dustin Nehl, a convicted arsonist, and his… -
How a Vivek Ramaswamy run for Ohio governor could jeopardize DOGE
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to co-head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have other plans. According to multiple reports, Vivek Ramaswamy is planning to step away from the task force to run for Ohio governor. What’s happening? CBS News reported Sunday, Jan. 19, that Ramaswamy might announce his run… -
Thousands of Capital One customers locked out before 3-day weekend
A tech glitch has caused thousands of Capital One customers to be unable to access their accounts. The issues reportedly popping up on Thursday, Jan. 16, and lingered into Friday, Jan. 17. It left many people unable to access everything from direct deposits to paychecks across the United States. Some customers said the outage had… -
Biden administration closes on over $6.5 billion loan to EV-maker Rivian
The Biden administration closed on a more than $6.5 billion loan to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. The move comes after some questioned whether the deal announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, could get done before the Trump administration takes over. The closure on Thursday, Jan. 16, comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed…
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