Category: USA
Thousands of left-wing demonstrators descend on Washington to protest Trump inauguration
Fox News Thousands of mainly female protesters descended on Washington, D.C. to protest President–elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday. However, the crowd is only a tenth of the half a million who turned out for the “Women’s March” in 2017. Saturday’s march, rebranded as the “People’s March,” is taking place at three different locations with demonstrators…
Read MoreTrump’s Targets Fear ‘Retribution’ He Promised in Second Presidency
New York Times Donald Trump is returning to the White House vowing to seek retribution. Those in his sights are worried both about him — and his supporters. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/politics/trump-officials-retribution.html
Read MoreA List of Those Who Could Be in Line for Trump’s ‘Retribution’
New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump believes he has been wronged by current and former officials, members of the media and more. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/politics/trump-retribution-list.html
Read MoreIris Weinstein Haggai to attend inauguration as reminder of ceasefire deal
Jerusalem Post “I’m very happy we have progress, but at the same time, I can’t let my heart get too excited,” the daughter of hostages Judy Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai told ‘The Jerusalem Post.’ https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-838130
Read MoreState lawmaker has House chamber ban revoked after viral scuffle left him hospitalized
Fox News A Georgia state senator has had his ban from entering the state House chamber revoked following an ugly incident on Thursday which saw him flung to the floor, arrested and subsequently hospitalized. State Sen. Colton Moore, a hardline supporter of President-elect Trump who previously tried to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis…
Read MorePorn case in the Supreme Court this week is about protecting children, says Republican AG
Fox News Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is fighting to uphold a Texas law he says is keeping the pornography industry from targeting children with harmful content. Passed in 2023 and signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the law requires porn sites to verify users’ ages through official documentation such as a driver’s…
Read MoreState Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity
New York Times The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/republicans-state-limits-transgender-identity.html
Read MoreIf Democrats Attack Trump’s Rich Pals as ‘Oligarchs,’ Will It Stick?
New York Times Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/democrats-trump-oligarchy-biden.html
Read MoreHHS cuts off funding for EcoHealth Alliance in light of COVID Committee evidence
Fox News The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) debarred EcoHealth Alliance Inc. and its former President Dr. Peter Daszak, formally blocking both the firm and the doctor from receiving federal funds for five years. EcoHealth allegedly failed to report dangerous gain-of-function experiments to the government, which eventually led to the debarment. In…
Read MoreDonald Trump Inauguration Schedule: Key Events and Ceremonies
New York Times The president-elect will host a party at his golf club in Virginia on Saturday, kicking off four days of celebrations. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/us/politics/trump-inauguration-schedule.html
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