Jan 21 Heads of TSA, Coast Guard fired on Trump’s first full day in office By Josh Funk, Associated Press President Donald Trump moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security Tuesday, firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up and eliminated all the members of a key aviation security advisory… Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Stefanik says U.S. should leverage funding to influence the UN By Hannah Grabenstein "We owe that to American taxpayers to ensure that all of our dollars and investment represent our values," Stefanik said. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Stefanik does not answer whether Palestinian people have the right to self-determination By Hannah Grabenstein Stefanik said she believed that Israel "is a beacon of human rights in the region," but she did not answer whether the Palestinian people have the right to self-determination. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Stefanik says she supports giving Trump ‘maximum flexibility’ in ending Ukraine war By Molly Finnegan "I support President Trump's commitment to bringing this war to a resolution to stop the killing," Stefanik said. Continue reading
Jan 21 What’s next for EVs as Trump aims to eliminate Biden-era incentives? By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The order, along with other steps expected in a second Trump administration, could slow U.S. efforts to address climate change, much of which is caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel that emit carbon dioxide and other planet-warming greenhouse gases. Continue reading
Jan 21 22 states sue to stop Trump’s block on birthright citizenship By Mike Catalini, Associated Press Attorneys general from 18 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump's move to end a decades-old immigration policy known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Trump holds first news conference, announcing major AI investment By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: ‘Have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ communities and immigrants, Episcopal bishop asks Trump By Associated Press The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, ended her sermon with a direct appeal to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 21 Trump’s Jan. 6 clemency releases former Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder from lengthy sentences By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press President Donald Trump's action paved the way for the release of extremist group leaders convicted in major conspiracy cases, as well as people who violently attacked law enforcement officers defending the Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 21 Trump executive order suspends U.S. foreign assistance for 90 days By Matthew Lee, Associated Press It was not immediately clear how much assistance would initially be affected by the Monday order as funding for many programs has already been appropriated by Congress and is obligated to be spent, if not already spent. Continue reading