Here is a list of some of the executive orders Trump signed this week. Please note that an EO does not mean it will happen, that it’s legal, or that the President has the authority to do so. But it does mean the Trump Administration will sure as hell
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Here's what to know for the week ending January 17, 2025. And parents, take note of a new ban on red food colorant that affects many children's products, including cough syrups and candy. More on that below. But first, Gaza. ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu'
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President Biden announced a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, though Israel has not yet publicly agreed. Prime Minister Netanyahu said "unresolved points" will be "finalized tonight." While many hope this could bring some relief to Palestinians in Gaza, there's concern.
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California wildfires are fueled by dry conditions, climate change, strong Santa Ana winds, and human activity.
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It's Friday, December 13, 2024. Today marks the 21st anniversary of U.S. forces capturing Saddam Hussein, who was found hiding in a small hole on a farm near Tikrit. It’s also the 24th anniversary of Vice President Al Gore conceding the presidential election to George W.
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HAPPENING TONIGHT In Syria Syrian rebels, known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are advancing toward the capital, Damascus, in a renewed effort to topple President Bashar al-Assad. The rebels' latest push began the day after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was brokered. Since then, the rebels have captured
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THE MIDDLE EAST For months, Israel has claimed Hamas is looting humanitarian aid trucks, justifying a months-long denial of aid to Northern Gaza, where people face famine and hospitals are barely functioning. However, human rights groups on the ground say this isn't the case. According to The Washington
Russia
Biden has approved the use of American-made long-range missiles by Ukraine inside Russia weeks before leaving office. Why?
Trump
President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks shouldn't be a surprise and yet they are.
Election 2024
Donald Trump returns to the White House. Now is not the time to look away.
Election 2024
When there are no good options, what do you do?