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Overnight, the United States has changed. Immediately following his inauguration and speech, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions.
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Trump Administration Directs All Federal DEI Employees Be Put on Leave
The memo directs agencies to place DEI employees on paid leave by 5 p.m. on Jan. 22.
Trump Rolls Back Sanctions Against West Bank Jewish Settlers
The move comes after Trump’s support of a cease-fire deal with Hamas may have angered some on the Israeli right.
Trump Pardons Ross Ulbricht, Founder of ‘Silk Road’ Online Bazaar for Illicit Goods
In doing so, the president fulfills a campaign promise to the libertarian movement.
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‘In America, we really don’t have a health care system,’ but instead a ‘disease care’ system, says Dr. Jingduan Yang.
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Shen Yun Beautiful Display of Chinese Culture, Says Retired Naval Officer
Bruce Van Dam, a retired commander with the U.S. Navy, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Jacksonville Center.
An Overview of Trump’s Dozens of Executive Actions
Trump issued a wide range of executive orders on his first day in office, aligning the country with his agenda.
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The former congressman pledged the Department of Veterans Affairs would ‘put the veteran first’ under his leadership.
Shen Yun Leaves Downtown Los Angeles Audiences in Awe: ‘So Perfect’
Shen Yun Performing Arts took audiences from Downtown Los Angeles on a journey through ancient China at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Rubio Hosts Quad Counterparts on Day 1 as Secretary of State
The partnership is a key component in the U.S. strategy to counter communist China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.
DHS Reintstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program
The goal was to prevent illegal immigrants from making fraudulent asylum claims that gave them a pathway to await their court appearance while living in the US.
Acting FDIC Chair Promises ‘Wholesale Review’ of Regulatory Priorities
Travis Hill detailed new priorities for FDIC oversight, focusing on mergers, technology, and bank failures in 2023 in order to grow the U.S. economy.
TikTok Remains Unavailable on US App Stores After Trump’s Executive Action
The video app remains missing from Apple and Google’s app stores on Tuesday evening amid TikTok’s legal limbo.
Trump Announces $500 Billion Investment to Build AI Infrastructure
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Trump Administration Issues Directives for Federal Workforce Shake-Up
President Donald Trump’s pledge to downsize the government with memos targeting probationary workers and freezing most new federal hiring.
Concerns Rise After Chinese Drone Maker Removes Security Features
U.S. leaders have taken some steps to address concerns in recent years, and experts express hope that newly inaugurated President Trump will take more action.
Day in Photos: Resort Fire in Turkey, Knife Attack in Israel, Earthquake in Taiwan
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Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
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Homeland Security Removing All Advisory Committee Members, Acting Director Says
The memo was released as President Donald Trump has signaled he would fire a number of federal officials.
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The practice of mindfulness can alter the brain’s response to pain.
The Upcoming Oscar Ceremony Faces Four Options, None Great
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The three modern-era players will join Veterans Committee picks Dick Allen and Dave Parker for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
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The three modern-era players will join Veterans Committee picks Dick Allen and Dave Parker for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
Garth Hudson, Keyboardist and Last Surviving Member of ‘The Band,’ Dies at 87
The Canadian musician was honored by the group’s official Instagram page as ‘a musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound.’
Garth Hudson, Keyboardist and Last Surviving Member of ‘The Band,’ Dies at 87
The Canadian musician was honored by the group’s official Instagram page as ‘a musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound.’
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Minimal, or barefoot shoes help feet return to function by strengthening muscles that have been underutilized and deconditioned.
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Orvieto is one of the most striking, memorable, and enjoyable hill towns in central Italy.
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Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest: A Home Away From Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the third president’s retreat property.
‘This Fierce People’ Focuses on the Southern Campaigns
The Revolutionary War’s ‘untold story’ is revealed in a newly published history book.
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In ‘This Week in History,’ a young journalist in 1889 sets out to circle the world in 75 days in hopes of beating Phileas Fogg, a Jules Verne’s character.
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