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Texas Governor Defies National Order, Flies State Flags at Full Staff for Trump Inauguration

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state flags to be flown at full staff for President-elect Trump's inauguration, defying President Biden's directive to honor President Jimmy Carter with a 30-day half-staff period, sparking social media controversy due to the lack of legal enforcement outside f...

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Trump Inauguration Features Underwood, Village People Amidst Celebrity Divide

Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, Carrie Underwood is set to sing "America the Beautiful", while the Village People will perform at a Turning Point Action event; this contrasts with the extensive celebrity presence at Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration.

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Trump's Aggressive Inauguration Plans and Biden's Last-Minute Efforts

In the week before Donald Trump's inauguration, his administration is preparing for swift policy changes and potential retribution against opponents, while President Biden is negotiating hostage releases and delivering a farewell speech amid the California wildfires.

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Trump Election Interference Report Release Imminent

A federal judge's ruling could unseal Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election as early as Tuesday, while a second part on classified documents awaits further review, following legal challenges by Trump's legal team, many of whom are joining the Jus...

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Trump's Unprecedented Power: Trifecta and Supreme Court Supermajority

Donald Trump's 2024 election win gave him control of the presidency, House, and Senate, along with a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court majority; this unprecedented level of unified government power has significant implications for policy and the balance of power, compared to past presidents who also he...

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Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program, Prioritizing Free Speech

Meta announced the end of its US fact-checking program on January 7th, replacing it with community-based notes, citing concerns of political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, despite concerns from experts about increased misinformation.

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Nesbitt Launches 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Bid

Michigan State Senator Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial election on Tuesday, becoming the first major party candidate to enter the race, emphasizing a "Michigan First" agenda focused on families, workers, and boosting the state's manufacturing sector with President Tru...

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Hegseth Opposes Renaming of Confederate-Named Military Bases

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, opposes the renaming of nine US military bases that honored Confederate generals, calling the changes "a sham" and intending to advocate for reverting the names, a move requiring congressional approval.

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US-Mediated Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal in Critical Phase

US-mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas aim to secure the release of around 33 Israeli hostages before President-elect Trump's January 20 inauguration, potentially involving the release of over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners exiled to Turkey, Qatar, or Egypt, and a six-week ceasefire.

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Laken Riley Act Expands Deportation Grounds for Undocumented Immigrants

Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, enabling deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes, even without conviction, expanding deportation grounds and reflecting a shift in Democratic strategy following Republican electoral victories; the bill passed the House 264-159 and the Sen...

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Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement

The Laken Riley Act, passed by the House and advancing in the Senate with bipartisan support, grants state officials broader authority to enforce immigration laws, potentially detaining migrants and sanctioning countries refusing repatriation, fueled by concerns over insufficient federal enforcement...

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Trump Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings

President-elect Trump's nominees for key positions, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, will undergo confirmation hearings this week, with Republicans aiming for swift approvals, particularly for nat...

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