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El Salvador’s offer to take in US deportees and violent criminals is unlike any other migrant deal
Read full article: El Salvador’s offer to take in US deportees and violent criminals is unlike any other migrant dealEl Salvador has offered to take in people deported from the U.S. for entering the country illegally as well as the country’s violent criminals — even if they’re American citizens.
Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concerns
Read full article: Altered image of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate in new ad raises ethics concernsA new television attack ad in Wisconsin’s hotly contested Supreme Court race features a doctored image of the liberal candidate, a move that her campaign claims could be a violation of a recently enacted state law.
Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial
Read full article: Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trialElon Musk’s lawyers faced off with OpenAI in court Tuesday as a federal judge weighed the billionaire’s request for a court order that would block the ChatGPT maker from converting itself to a for-profit company.
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
Read full article: Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving governmentJust a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.
Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding
Read full article: Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze fundingA second federal judge has ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans.
North Carolina's ex-lieutenant governor dismisses lawsuit against CNN, has no plans to run again
Read full article: North Carolina's ex-lieutenant governor dismisses lawsuit against CNN, has no plans to run againNorth Carolina's former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against CNN challenging a report that he made explicit posts on a pornography website’s message board over a decade ago.
Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said
Read full article: Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he saidPresident Donald Trump began his White House briefing with a moment of silence and a prayer for the victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport.
What to know about Guantanamo Bay, the base where Trump will send 'criminal aliens'
Read full article: What to know about Guantanamo Bay, the base where Trump will send 'criminal aliens'President Donald Trump says he will use a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold tens of thousands of criminal immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
Read full article: A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on SaturdayThe Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Here’s how News4JAX will handle Trump Administration renaming Gulf of Mexico, Denali
Read full article: Here’s how News4JAX will handle Trump Administration renaming Gulf of Mexico, DenaliNews4JAX is following Associated Press style guidelines regarding the name changes and will refer to North America’s tallest peak as Mt. McKinley. According to AP, the area lies on U.S. soil, and as president, "Trump has the authority to change federal geographical names within the country."
Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programs
Read full article: Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump's moves against federal employees and programsPresident Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration.
CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slot
Read full article: CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slotCNN anchor Jim Acosta says he's quitting after nearly two decades rather than accept a move from a morning time slot to a less visible midnight at the East Coast.
Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order
Read full article: Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump orderGoogle says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its Maps service.
What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?
Read full article: What has changed with immigration under Trump and what is still playing out?President Donald Trump has signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of edicts to carry out promises of mass deportations and border security.
Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New Mexico
Read full article: Deb Haaland made history as Interior secretary. Now she’s running for governor of New MexicoFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for the Democratic nomination for governor in New Mexico after championing conservation and clean energy during her tenure as Interior secretary under President Joe Biden.
LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman sees bright AI future and hopes his tech peers are right about Trump
Read full article: LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman sees bright AI future and hopes his tech peers are right about TrumpLinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman has been immersed in Silicon Valley since his August 1967 birth in Palo Alto, California, in the shadow of Stanford University, where he and fellow technology luminary Peter Thiel became friends as college students during the 1980s.
India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest
Read full article: India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guestIndia is celebrating its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity at a ceremony on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital.
He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening days
Read full article: He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening daysDonald Trump’s first week in office isn’t over yet, but what the Republican president has done so far offers clues about how his next four years in the White House may unfold.
Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdown
Read full article: Federal agencies begin removing DEI guidance from websites in Trump crackdownSeveral federal agencies have begun removing resources for underrepresented Americans from their webpages following President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meeting
Read full article: Davos 2025: Some notable quotes from the World Economic Forum meetingLeading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week.
Gulf of Whatnow? Trump's geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next
Read full article: Gulf of Whatnow? Trump's geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do nextMapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport 'millions and millions'
Read full article: Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport 'millions and millions'President Donald Trump’s promise to deport “millions and millions” of immigrants will hinge on securing money for detention centers.
Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency
Read full article: Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidencyPresident Donald Trump began his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient U.S. government priorities.
Trump made DOGE part of the government. Here's what that might mean
Read full article: Trump made DOGE part of the government. Here's what that might meanThe new Department of Government Efficiency, President Donald Trump’s special commission tasked with slashing federal spending, has formally joined the government whose size it is supposed to help shrink.
Pardons by Trump and Biden reveal distrust of each other and wobbly faith in criminal justice system
Read full article: Pardons by Trump and Biden reveal distrust of each other and wobbly faith in criminal justice systemA day that began with the outgoing president’s pardon of lawmakers and his own family ended with the incoming president’s pardon of supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol.
Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013
Read full article: Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013The Nielsen Company says an estimated 24.6 million people watched coverage of President Donald Trump's second inauguration.
President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills
Read full article: President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility billsOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump announced plans to pull America from the Paris Agreement and expand the production of oil, both campaign promises.
What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
Read full article: What's next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?President Donald Trump has signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden.
Trump moves to revoke clearances of ex-intel officials who signed letter on Hunter Biden laptop
Read full article: Trump moves to revoke clearances of ex-intel officials who signed letter on Hunter Biden laptopPresident Donald Trump says his administration will move to revoke the security clearances of the more than four dozen former intelligence officials who signed a 2020 letter saying that the Hunter Biden laptop saga bore the hallmarks of a “Russian information operation.”.
Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inaugurationThe crowded scene in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, influential sporting figures and two foreign leaders with prime seats on the dais.
Inside the intimate inauguration: Close-up encounters between political rivals, some awkward
Read full article: Inside the intimate inauguration: Close-up encounters between political rivals, some awkwardA president’s inaugural address is a time-honored spectacle: A makeshift grandstand is erected next to the Capitol and hundreds of thousands people line the National Mall.
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?
Read full article: Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Read full article: Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutionsDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
MLK Day at King's Atlanta congregation features daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Read full article: MLK Day at King's Atlanta congregation features daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoricMartin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric.
Inauguration Day Latest: Biden and Trump at the US Capitol for the swearing-in
Read full article: Inauguration Day Latest: Biden and Trump at the US Capitol for the swearing-inDonald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
Read full article: From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.
Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrests
Read full article: Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrestsImmigrants in Chicago and other U.S. cities have been preparing for immigration arrests since President-elect Donald Trump won the November election.
Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'
Read full article: Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally on the eve of his inauguration to promise swift Day 1 action remaking the federal government, shifting federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring that “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.”.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Read full article: Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes officeEvents honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.
Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration
Read full article: Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inaugurationOpera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the presidential inauguration in front of a smaller live crowd than he was expecting.
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Read full article: It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Read full article: Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheavalAttorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency.
Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from Trump
Read full article: Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from TrumpThe federal judge who oversaw Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case denounced efforts to rewrite the history of the U.S. Capitol attack as she handed down what she acknowledged may be one of the final punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before the Republican president-elect’s promised pardons.
Biden got an Oval Office letter from Trump and may leave one in the desk himself. It’d be a first
Read full article: Biden got an Oval Office letter from Trump and may leave one in the desk himself. It’d be a firstEvery president since Ronald Reagan has left a note for his successor, and President Joe Biden could be the first to write a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left a note for him.
Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence
Read full article: Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influenceThe Democratic Party's left wing is responding to President Joe Biden's strong words about the possibility of an American oligarchy with a combination of appreciation, bemusement and frustration.
Turner tackles HUD program reforms at confirmation hearing for housing secretary
Read full article: Turner tackles HUD program reforms at confirmation hearing for housing secretaryThere were sports analogies galore but few policy specifics during Scott Turner’s confirmation hearing on Thursday to become housing secretary.
White House holds homeland security tabletop exercise with senior Trump officials
Read full article: White House holds homeland security tabletop exercise with senior Trump officialsSenior officials from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration have participated in a transition exercise hosted by President Joe Biden's team on responding to potential terror attacks and avian flu, among other challenges.
Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who captured hearts of Nebraska and nation with 2013 TD run, dies
Read full article: Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who captured hearts of Nebraska and nation with 2013 TD run, diesJack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old with his touchdown run during the 2013 spring game, has died at the age of 19.
Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
Read full article: Biden warns in farewell address that an 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracyPresident Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy.
Who is Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi? The former prosecutor is a close Trump ally
Read full article: Who is Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi? The former prosecutor is a close Trump allyIf confirmed to lead the Justice Department, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi would become one of the most closely scrutinized members of Donald Trump’s cabinet.
Marco Rubio warns China is America's 'biggest threat,' affirms value of NATO alliance
Read full article: Marco Rubio warns China is America's 'biggest threat,' affirms value of NATO allianceFlorida Sen. Marco Rubio painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China.
Court lets Tennessee porn site age verification law take effect as Texas law goes to Supreme Court
Read full article: Court lets Tennessee porn site age verification law take effect as Texas law goes to Supreme CourtA panel of federal appeals judges has ruled that Tennessee can begin enforcing a law that requires pornographic websites to verify their visitors’ age.
The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning
Read full article: The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioningConfirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
Read full article: Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness planDespite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.S. history.
Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past
Read full article: Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the pastSome current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Pete Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks if the Senate confirms him as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary.
Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflicts
Read full article: Biden says he's leaving Trump with a 'strong hand to play' in world conflictsAs President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he's insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage and has proved that the U.S. remains an indispensable partner around the globe.
As Biden joins the former presidents club, here are some ideas for his retirement to-do list
Read full article: As Biden joins the former presidents club, here are some ideas for his retirement to-do listIf President Joe Biden is looking for ideas for retirement, he need look no further than past presidents.
Many Democrats don't think they'll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many Democrats don't think they'll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll findsAn increasing number of Democrats are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates, especially women, may lead to more political struggles in the Trump era.
Americans have dimmer view of Biden than they did of Trump or Obama as term ends, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Americans have dimmer view of Biden than they did of Trump or Obama as term ends, AP-NORC poll findsAmericans have a dimmer view of Joe Biden’s presidency as he prepares to leave office than they did at the end of Donald Trump’s first term or Barack Obama’s second.
Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their own
Read full article: Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their ownFive current and former U.S. presidents have come together for Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
From Carter's funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history
Read full article: From Carter's funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of historyInside Washington National Cathedral, the five men who've occupied the Oval Office since 1993 convened for a rare moment together at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral.
Guantanamo's prisoners have reached a pivotal moment. So has the 9/11 case. Here's what to know
Read full article: Guantanamo's prisoners have reached a pivotal moment. So has the 9/11 case. Here's what to knowAfter 23 years, the fate of the last remaining Guantanamo detainees swept up worldwide after al-Qaida’s shattering attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, is reaching a pivotal moment this month.
Trump gives GOP senators no set strategy as leaders struggle to craft his priorities
Read full article: Trump gives GOP senators no set strategy as leaders struggle to craft his prioritiesPresident-elect Donald Trump emerged from a lengthy Capitol Hill meeting with Senate Republicans with no set strategy for tackling his legislative priorities.
Carter and Biden's long friendship had wrinkles. It will be on display a final time with a eulogy
Read full article: Carter and Biden's long friendship had wrinkles. It will be on display a final time with a eulogyJoe Biden and Jimmy Carter's decades-long friendship will be on display one last time as Biden eulogizes Carter during his state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
'Obamacare' hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under Trump
Read full article: 'Obamacare' hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under TrumpA record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress.
As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachings
Read full article: As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachingsAs the holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, his daughter is urging people to really focus on his work throughout the next year, rather than just paying him tribute for a day.
Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America.' Can he do that?
Read full article: Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America.' Can he do that?President Donald Trump says that he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”.
Hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions are in limbo as a DC court awaits Trump's White House return
Read full article: Hundreds of Capitol riot prosecutions are in limbo as a DC court awaits Trump's White House returnFormer Proud Boys extremist group leader Enrique Tarrio is urging President-elect Donald Trump to pardon him over the Jan. 6 insurrection as Trump’s return to power has thrown into question the future of the Jan. 6 cases.
Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace
Read full article: Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of graceU.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride will be sworn in as the first openly transgender member of Congress on Jan. 3.
Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
Read full article: Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, has died.
A Syrian family recounts the horrors of the 2013 chemical attack near Damascus
Read full article: A Syrian family recounts the horrors of the 2013 chemical attack near DamascusA Syrian family that survived a 2013 chemical weapons attack that killed hundreds of people near the country's capital, Damascus, says the ordeal they experienced haunts them to this day.
What will Syria's future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries' recent pasts
Read full article: What will Syria's future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries' recent pastsEven with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew.
As he prepares to leave leadership, McConnell challenges Trump on foreign policy
Read full article: As he prepares to leave leadership, McConnell challenges Trump on foreign policySenate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is challenging President-elect Donald Trump to reject the isolationist voices within their party and build his foreign policy around military strength.