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President Trump signed executive orders Monday asserting that the U.S. government recognizes only two sexes that are "not changeable," and reversing Biden administration directives on LGBTQ+ rights. LA Times
VOA VIEW: In reality there are only two genders, male and female.
In his first day as the 47th U.S. president, Donald Trump took action to reverse many of the Biden administration's efforts to move the country toward a green-energy economy. LA Times
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. New York Post
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President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases. New York Post
Jacob Chansley -- who suffers from mental health problems -- emerged as the poster boy of the riot for storming the US Capitol shirtless in a horned coyote-fur headdress. New York Post
Former President Joe Biden said he was "concerned" about Donald Trump giving preemptive pardons of family members, according to a resurfaced interview from 2020. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Biden is a lying fool
In a sweeping order, President Trump halted federal approvals for new wind farms, in a move that could affect projects on land and in the ocean. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Wind power is expense and less efficient.
The court instructed an appeals court to reconsider whether lurid evidence tainted the trial of Brenda Andrew, the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row. New York Times
Two prominent far-right extremists with central roles in the Capitol attack, Enrique Tarrio of the Proud Boys and Stewart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers militia, have been set free. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Putin acted very rogue.
Trump administration officials have fired Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan over her failure to address border security concerns, her focus on DEI initiatives, and her consistent “leadership deficiencies.” OANN
VOA VIEW: She was a disgrace.
President Donald Trump and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, shared a romantic dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, celebrating the start of his second presidential term. OANN
The nation's two largest teachers unions condemned President Trump on his first day back in office as he ended Biden administration policies that let biological males compete in girls' sports. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: He did right by females.
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Imam Husham Al-Husainy, a Muslim cleric from Dearborn, Michigan, was set to make history on Monday by delivering a benediction at the inauguration of President Trump -- but, in the end, he didn't make an appearance. Washington Times
Getting humans to Mars has long been an obsession for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. On Monday, that project got a full endorsement from the newly sworn-in president. Washington Times
Unionized Costco workers voted to authorize a strike Monday, setting the stage for a work stoppage at the end of the month. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A major mistake.
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Trump on Monday signed an executive order to create Elon Musk's DOGE, with a mandate to improve federal IT systems. CBS
The action was part of a slew of measures signed by President Trump hours after he was sworn in. CBS
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements. CBS
VOA VIEW: It's about time.
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating. CBS
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The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation's top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in. CBS
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast. CBS
VOA VIEW: More snow than seen for decades in New Orleans.
The remarks were made to members of the press as the newly minted chief executive offered a slew of executive orders. CNBC
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Spravato is now the first-ever standalone therapy for treatment-resistant depression, and is on its way to becoming a blockbuster product. CNBC
Roughly 70% of taxpayers are eligible for IRS Free File. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Who wants to take a chance?
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called into question the U.S.' commitment to its allies in Europe. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Zelensky is acting like a fool.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it nabbed three ex-convicts with weapons and drugs in El Paso on Friday, including one admitted human smuggler with the Paisa prison gang. FOX News
Residents of San Diego County are facing evacuation orders Tuesday as the Lilac Fire and Pala Fire have broken out in the region, officials say. FOX News
Brian Driscoll, who has worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2007, has been named the acting director of the agency. FOX News
President Donald Trump removed four holdover high-profile presidential appointees early Tuesday, using his Truth Social platform to deliver the message. UPI
Trump's second presidency dominated proceedings at the World Economic Forum amid ominous warnings over the looming threat of trade tariffs and his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement. UPI
The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday night filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's controversial executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. UPI
VOA VIEW: It's a true problem.
The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of Representatives for consideration. UPI
President Donald Trump will visit southern California this week amid looming winds and threats of new flames with tens of thousands of acres torched and buildings destroyed, according to reports. UPI
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Trump wasted no time and he immediately began slamming the Biden-Harris administration, calling out their lack of action during the natural disasters that occurred in U.S. in the last four years, as well as their inaction during the ongoing border crisis. “As we gather today, our government confronts a crisis of trust. For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens,” Trump said. “While the pillars of our society lay broken and seemingly in complete disrepair, we now have a government that cannot manage even a simple crisis at home.”
“We have a government that has given unlimited funding to the defense of foreign borders, but refuses to defend American borders or more importantly, its own people,” Trump said. “Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, been treated so badly.” The 47th president laid out his goals for the next four years, vowing to declare a national emergency so that he can send troops to the southern border in order to combat the influx of illegal aliens that have taken advantage of the Biden administration’s loose border policies. Additionally, Trump promised to end the “weaponization” of the Department of Justice. “The vicious, violent, and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end,” Trump said. This comes after Joe Biden issued a controversial preemptive pardon of his relatives. Change and prosperity has already started.
