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On the eve of his second inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump held a high-energy rally at the Capital One Arena, promising swift action to reverse “American decline” and usher in a new era of “strength and prosperity.” Addressing nearly 20,000 supporters, Trump vowed to make bold changes immediately after his swearing-in. …

The incoming Trump administration is planning an aggressive expansion of immigration enforcement, targeting sanctuary cities and jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal authorities. Beginning this week, after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expected to deploy deportation teams in cities with large immigrant populations, including …

On Saturday, TikTok users in the U.S. were met with a message announcing the app was no longer available, following a Supreme Court decision upholding a ban on the platform. The app’s removal comes after months of legal battles and growing political scrutiny over national security concerns tied to its …

In a bold Friday declaration, President Joe Biden announced that he considers the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) “the law of the land.” The statement, made during a speech at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, was hailed by ERA supporters but has no formal legal effect without certification by the national …

A panel of three federal judges Friday upheld a lower court’s decision to strike down the legality of a program that has shielded more than half a million people from deportation who entered the United States as children, but the judges are keeping the program in place ahead of a …

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that his inauguration ceremony will move indoors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather conditions forecasted for Washington, D.C., on Monday. The decision, revealed via Trump’s Truth Social account, prioritizes safety for attendees and law enforcement personnel amid an Arctic blast sweeping …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday left in place a law that would ban TikTok, the popular social media app that for years has raised national security concerns, unless its parent company sells it. “There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and …

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary appeared on track for Senate confirmation after a wide-ranging hearing Thursday that included substantial debate on tax policy and how tariffs would affect everyday Americans. Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager whom Trump announced as his pick in November, repeatedly deferred to the incoming …

In a historic use of presidential clemency, President Joe Biden announced Friday the commutation of nearly 2,500 sentences for individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. The move underscores his administration’s commitment to addressing sentencing disparities and systemic inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. “Today’s clemency action provides relief for …

With the clock ticking toward a federal ban on TikTok, the Biden administration announced it would not enforce the controversial law, deferring its implementation to the incoming Trump administration. The ban, set to take effect Sunday, stems from bipartisan concerns over the app’s Chinese ownership and its implications for U.S. …

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and fined Frontier Airlines, accusing both carriers of operating chronically delayed flights, marking the Biden administration’s intensified focus on airline accountability. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court in Oakland, California, alleges Southwest operated flights with …

Russell Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director, faced heated questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday over his approach to fiscal policy and U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Vought, who previously served as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during Trump’s first …

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Senators from both parties probed her ability to maintain the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) independence, especially given Trump’s history of contentious relationships with past attorneys general. Bondi, a former Florida attorney …

In a poignant farewell address delivered Wednesday from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden reflected on his legacy, cautioned against emerging threats to democracy, and extended wishes for the success of the incoming Trump administration. Biden raised alarms about what he described as a growing oligarchy in America, driven by …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to properly disclose his acquisition of Twitter stock in 2022. The regulator alleges the lapse allowed Musk to purchase shares at “artificially low prices,” resulting in a $150 million shortfall for investors …