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Brian Driscoll, recently appointed head of the FBI’s Newark field office, will now run the agency's entire operation on an interim basis. FBI

Interim FBI director named after acting director’s unexpected retirement

Top Republican Senators met yesterday as they prepared to take a hardline against Chinese ownership of TikTok. Getty Images

TikTok received help from President Trump but Senate GOP still wants ban

Germany’s Ambassador to the U.S. warns that the Trump administration will centralize power in the presidency and undermine democratic norms. Getty Images

German ambassador says Trump will erode US democracy: Leaked report

The Panamanian leader added he will not allow his country’s “total superiority” of the shipping channel to be lessened.  Getty Images

Panama’s president rejects Trump’s call to retake Panama Canal

Instagram is promoting a new video editing app and X is rolling out a new video feature, as TikTok's future remains uncertain. Getty Images

Instagram and X promote new video tools amid TikTok’s uncertain future

18,000 union workers authorize strike against Costco over failed contract talks Getty Images

18,000 unionized Costco workers ready to strike over failed contract talks

The declaration would grant the president additional executive powers, including the ability to suspend certain environmental regulations. Getty Images

Trump’s national energy emergency allows roll back of environmental rules

Lina Khan's FTC took a flurry of action in the Biden administration's final weeks. Trump's FTC chair pick said this was the "final insult." Getty Images

Lina Khan’s last-minute moves spark strong rebuke from Trump’s FTC chair

The Trump administration had planned immigration raids in Chicago, set to begin Tuesday, but those plans are now under reconsideration. Getty Images

Trump’s immigration raids in Chicago delayed after media leak

Amazon suspends drone delivery operations in Arizona, Texas citing software upgrades Getty Images

Amazon suspends drone deliveries in two states, citing safety needs

On President Donald Trump's first day in office, he plans to suspend the security clearances of dozens of former intelligence officials who wrote a letter about Hunter Biden ahead of the 2020 election. Getty Images

Trump to revoke security clearances over Hunter Biden laptop letter

President Donald Trump reportedly wants to setup a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to arrange an in-person meeting. Getty Images

President Trump wants to call Putin to arrange in-person talks: Report

estimated to be three times the volume of the largest reservoir in the United States. Getty Images

Scientists discover huge reservoir beneath Cascades, tripling Lake Mead

Mexican and U.S. officials plan to seal of an underground tunnel between El Paso, Texas and Mexico they say was used by human smugglers. Getty Images

US, Mexican officials plan to seal secret smuggling tunnel under border

Former President Joe Biden gave preemptive pardons to five members of his immediate family in the closing minutes of his administration. Getty Images

Biden pardoned his brother, in-laws, minutes before administration ended

The official Trump crypto coin exceeded a $10 billion market cap ahead of Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. Trump Memes/Getty Images

President Trump is a crypto billionaire thanks to his latest meme coin

The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced quarantine measures after detecting a case of bird flu at a commercial poultry producer. Getty Images

Bird flu hits commercial chicken flock in Georgia

President Trump will sign 10 executive orders on border security shortly after his inauguration and close to 100 total on his first day. Getty Images

Trump to sign 10 executive orders on border security after inauguration: Report

President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for potential Trump administration targets during his final hours in office. Pool/ABACA via Reuters Connect

Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee members

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested an Oregon couple for impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire. Getty Images

Convicted arsonist arrested after pulling fake firetruck up to LA fire: LACSO

As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office Monday, a legal battle is brewing around one of his initiatives: the Department of Government Efficiency, which is co-led by Elon Musk. Getty Images

Elon Musk’s DOGE accused of violating federal transparency law

The DOJ is suing Walgreens, claiming pharmacists filled millions of prescriptions that lacked a legitimate medical purpose. Getty Images

Justice Department suing Walgreens over millions of opioid prescriptions

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is expected to run for governor of Ohio, according to multiple reports over the weekend. Getty Images

How a Vivek Ramaswamy run for Ohio governor could jeopardize DOGE

Inauguration Day 2025 falls on the same day as MLK Day. The federal holiday honors the late civil rights leader and is a Day of Service.  AP Images

Bernice King speaks on father’s legacy as Trump inauguration falls on MLK Day