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Trump immediately flexes presidential powers: 1,500 pardons and a raft of executive orders
President Trump quickly flexed the sweeping powers of the presidency following his second inauguration at the Capitol on Monday, signing a…
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Politics
'Drill baby drill': Trump takes aim at clean energy, climate change and the environment on day one
On the day he took his oath of office, President Trump promised to sign numerous executive orders that stand to undercut California’s…
Politics
Trump pledges to restore McKinley's name to tallest peak in North America
President Trump vowed Monday to revert the name of Alaska’s 20,310-foot Denali, the tallest peak in North America, to Mt. McKinley,…
Politics
Trump plans to combat immigration with troops and a state of emergency
WASHINGTON — President Trump took steps Monday to fundamentally and drastically change how the nation handles immigration, saying he would…
Politics
Column: His first day back in office confirms it — there is no Trump 2.0
WASHINGTON — President Trump promised an inaugural address focused on “unity,” but what he delivered was more a campaign speech in a…
Politics
'We're taking it back.' Trump's comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
MEXICO CITY — President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built…
Politics
Scenes from a packed Rotunda: Moguls, former presidents — and some notable absences
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s inauguration on Monday in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda at times seemed surreal. Hundreds of the world’s most…
Politics
Disappointment at border as Trump cancels immigration program
MEXICO CITY — Among the first on-the-ground effects of President Trump’s sweeping immigration revisions was visible Monday on the Mexican…
News
Maple Leafs Share Surprising Update on Max Pacioretty's Injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs will play Monday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning without forward Max Pacioretty. Pacioretty will be…
Politics
What does Trump's National Emergency Declaration on southern border mean?
Shortly after his inauguration, President Donald Trump said he would declare a national emergency at the southern U.S. border, aimed at…
News
Our ancestors were vegetarian, archaeologists find
A study on the teeth of ancestors to humans that lived around 3.5 million years ago has found they were mostly or totally vegetarian. The…
Business
When couples shouldn't split rent equally, according to a financial expert
Living together is a significant milestone for couples, but making a shared home and cohabiting a space often brings up tough financial…
Politics
It's below freezing in D.C., but Trump supporters are thrilled to be present
WASHINGTON — Kelly Mann stood outside Capital One Arena early Monday, squinting at the winter sun, leaning against a wagon of red MAGA…
News
Map shows coldest places in US as polar vortex descends
Much of the U.S. could see bitterly cold temperatures on Monday, after Arctic air was forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS) to…
Politics
"Rude" woman refusing to let friend bring husband to party applauded
A woman is being overwhelmingly backed online for not letting her friend's husband attend her "Galentine's Day" party. Galentine's Day, as…
Politics
Opinion: It's time to relearn the lessons of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'
Jan. 20, 2025 3 AM PT The 2024 presidential election painted a dismal picture — a country split red and blue, a near-even divide,…
Politics
Trump set to make history as he's sworn in as the nation's 47th president
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in at 9 a.m. PST Monday as the 47th president of the United States among a small…
Politics
RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans' health. Here's some advice from the outgoing FDA chief
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called the Food and Drug Administration a “corrupt system” that is waging “war on public health.” He has pledged…
Celebrity
Could you be tricked into thinking you're dating Brad Pitt? Experts say yes
A story of how a romance scammer used AI-generated images of Brad Pitt to con a French woman out of $850,000 has made global headlines,…
Politics
Why is the flag flying at Full-staff at Donald Trump's inauguration?
The American flag will be flown at full staff on January 20 as as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.…
Politics
Are Social Security offices closed today? Hours for inauguration, MLK Day
Donald Trump's inauguration falls on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, and many federal offices will suspend…
News
Is there mail on MLK Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on January 20, and the day is a holiday to celebrate and remember King's activism and achievements during…
News
A Call to Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Beyond
Every year around this time, I find myself reflecting on my father's dream for our country—a profound vision for justice, freedom, unity,…
News
"Wordle" today #1,311 answer, hints and clues for Monday, January 20 game
Wordle is a simple yet captivating online word puzzle game that continues to be extremely popular across the world. As ever, there may be…