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Trump Halts Congressionally Approved Funds, Defying Impoundment Control Act

President Trump signed an executive order halting congressionally approved funds for infrastructure and climate initiatives, potentially violating the Impoundment Control Act; his nominee, Vought, refused to confirm the administration would follow the Act, setting up a potential legal battle.

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Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director Despite Democratic Concerns

The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday by a 72-26 vote after Democrats delayed the process due to concerns over his impartiality, while Republicans touted it as a victory for national security.

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Trump Fires 1,000 US Government Employees in "Spoil System" Purge

President Donald Trump fired approximately 1,000 US government employees, including those in diversity programs, on January 22nd, implementing a "spoil system" to replace them with political loyalists, raising concerns about governmental efficiency and potential corruption.

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Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director

John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.

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Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition

The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.

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Trump Unveils "America First" Economic Plan at World Economic Forum

President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum, announcing an "America First" agenda prioritizing energy dominance, deregulation, tax cuts for domestic investment, and tariffs on foreign goods; he also advocated for lower interest rates and a peace settlement in Ukraine.

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Oath Keepers Founder Pardoned, Defends "Civil War" Threat

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers, was pardoned by President Trump for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th Capitol attack and maintains his threat of "civil war" is protected free speech, despite a report concluding claims of election fraud were baseless.

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Senate Votes on Key Trump Nominees Amidst Legal Challenges and Wildfire Dispute

The Senate is voting on John Ratcliffe and Pete Hegseth's nominations for CIA and defense secretary, respectively, while Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship faces a legal challenge in Seattle; Trump is also threatening to withhold aid to California unless water is released to fight wil...

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Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination

Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.

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Meta Accused of Political Bias Following Trump's Re-election

Following President Trump's re-election, Meta faced accusations of political bias due to incidents such as automatic following of Vice President J.D. Vance's page by Facebook users, censorship of posts from a prominent abortion provider, and hidden search results for Democratic-related hashtags; Met...

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House Republicans Launch Investigation into January 6th Committee Members

House Republicans announced a new select subcommittee to investigate the January 6th Committee, focusing on members who received preemptive pardons from President Biden, following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and Speaker Johnson's criticism of Biden's actions.

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Vance Poised for Tie-Breaking Vote on Trump's Cabinet Picks

Vice President JD Vance may cast tie-breaking votes on President Trump's nominees for CIA director and Secretary of Defense, highlighting the narrow Republican Senate majority and potential for political gridlock; the confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio proceeded without incident.

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