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Trump's First Day: Executive Orders on Immigration, Trade, and Environment

On his first day, Donald Trump plans to sign numerous executive orders targeting immigration (mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship), trade (tariffs), and environmental policy (potentially withdrawing from the Paris Agreement).

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MLK Day: From Polarizing Figure to National Holiday

Despite initial opposition due to King's polarizing figure, a national Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983 after years of activism by supporters, including his widow, Coretta Scott King, and Congressman John Conyers, finally achieving full adoption across all 50 states in 2000.

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Tech CEOs to Attend Trump's Inauguration

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday; Amazon and Meta each donated \$1 million, while Musk spent over \$250 million supporting Trump's campaign.

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Trump's Team to Brief Biden's NSC on Homeland Security Threats

President-elect Trump's national security team will meet Wednesday with President Biden's NSC to discuss homeland security threats, including the recent New Orleans attack that killed 14 and the Israel-Hamas conflict, ensuring a smooth transition of power.

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House Republicans Seek to Defund World Health Organization

House Republicans introduced a bill to end all U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's effectiveness and influence; at least a dozen GOP lawmakers support the measure.

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Hegseth Advances in Senate Confirmation Despite Multiple Controversies

Despite accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and controversial views on women in combat, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, advanced in the Senate confirmation process due to insufficient opposing votes, highlighting a shift in political norms.

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Rubio's "America First" Foreign Policy to Prioritize U.S. Interests

Florida Senator Marco Rubio, if confirmed, will become the first Latino Secretary of State, prioritizing American interests in a new foreign policy approach that he says will move away from the postwar global order. His confirmation hearing is expected to occur quickly and be largely supported by bo...

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Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings

President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key Cabinet posts, including Marco Rubio (State), Pam Bondi (Justice), and Pete Hegseth (Defense), are undergoing Senate confirmation hearings this week, raising questions about foreign policy, political prosecutions, and energy priorities.

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Ernst's Support Boosts Hegseth's Defense Nomination

Senator Joni Ernst, initially a key Republican skeptic, announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense after his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, significantly boosting his chances of confirmation in the Republican-led Senate.

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Tech Titans Attend Trump Inauguration

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, holding prominent seats; Musk donated over $250 million to Trump's campaign, while Zuckerberg and Bezos each gave $1 million to the inaugural fund, reflecting the tech industry's efforts to ...

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Hegseth's Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday, marked by partisan divisions over his qualifications, past controversies, and views on diversity within the military. Despite facing accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement...

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Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing: Defense Nomination in Jeopardy

Peter Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, underwent a contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny over past accusations of misconduct and his views on military diversity, with confirmation uncertain.

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