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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… -
Texas judge rules lawsuit by 3 states against abortion pill can continue
A Texas judge has given new momentum to a legal battle over mifepristone, the widely used abortion pill, by allowing a lawsuit challenging it to move forward. Attorneys general from Idaho, Missouri and Kansas filed a lawsuit aimed at limiting how mifepristone is prescribed and distributed. States Challenge Mifepristone’s Use and Distribution The states argue… -
New Jersey governor asks Trump to ‘reexamine’ congestion pricing
The fate of New York City’s highly debated congestion pricing could now be up to the Trump administration. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, D, is the latest politician to urge President Donald Trump to take another look at the toll plan. In a letter to Trump, Murphy said he is open to the concept of… -
Only American flags allowed at US Embassies under new Trump order
The Trump administration has introduced a new “One Flag Policy,” requiring all State Department buildings to fly only the American flag. This rule applies to U.S. State Department facilities both domestically and abroad, banning any other flags from being displayed on these government grounds. The policy, issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio after his… -
Trump DOJ to investigate local and state officials obstructing deportations
The Justice Department has issued a new memo to federal prosecutors across the country. It instructs them to investigate and take legal action against any state or local official obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The directive comes after President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on his first day in office, including one… -
Idaho introduces bill to make death by firing squad main form of execution
Idaho could become the first state to use death by firing squad as its primary method of execution. Republican state Rep. Bruce Skaug introduced a bill Tuesday, Jan. 21, to change the state’s current law. Currently, firing squad execution is a backup option to lethal injection if the chemicals are unavailable. Now, Skaug wants prisoners… -
Florida issues advisory for winter system moving through ‘Gulf of America’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, Jan. 20, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” Florida has become the first state to adopt the new name, using it in an official winter weather advisory. The advisory, issued for a system moving through the gulf, warned of snow, sleet and freezing… -
Israel launches deadly military operation in the West Bank
Israel’s prime minister announced the start of a military operation in the West Bank just days into the Gaza ceasefire. Palestinian media reported a series of air strikes and a large number of troops moving into the region Tuesday, Jan. 21. The attack reportedly killed at least eight Palestinians. A spokesperson for the Palestinian security… -
Musk accused of ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inaugural rally: Bias Breakdown
In the hours following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a rally in Washington, D.C., featuring Elon Musk has sparked reactions across the political spectrum. The Tesla CEO, an outspoken supporter of Trump, delivered an enthused speech, at one point making an arm gesture that has drawn different interpretations, fueling division among left-leaning and right-leaning media outlets.… -
Trump reverses Biden’s foreign policy, adds Cuba back on US terror list
President Donald Trump began his second term by reversing policies from the Biden administration, including the addition of Cuba back to the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list. The move comes just days after his predecessor made the opposite move. Trump reverses agreement on Cuban prisoners On Monday, Trump’s administration halted an agreement between the… -
New Trump order ending remote work for federal employees
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending remote work for federal employees, requiring them to return to the office five days a week. It’s a move that will likely cause legal challenges from unions. While the president does have authority over the federal workforce and can prohibit employees from working remotely, the rule in… -
Will DOGE leader, Elon Musk, have an office in the West Wing?
Is Elon Musk getting an office in the West Wing? President Donald Trump addressed that question Monday, Jan. 20, after reports about Musk, the richest man in the world, and his future in the White House. Musk, who Trump picked to lead the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, was initially said… -
President Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 prisoners, orders immediate release
President Donald Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 people who were charged, arrested and jailed for crimes related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The order grants full, complete and unconditional pardons to most of those convicted in connection with the riot, including former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who had been sentenced to 22…
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