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Trump said his pardons and commutations for Jan. 6 defendants were justified, and argued that people who commit violent crime in other cities don't get charged.... Read more »

Of all the executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office, the one that reverberated the most across Washington was his move to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.... Read more »

Of all the executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office, the one that reverberated the most across Washington was his move to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.... Read more »

On the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, then-Attorney General Merrick Garland tried to convey the enormous scope of the law enforcement effort to bring the rioters to justice, calling it “one of the largest, most complex and most resource-intensive investigations in our history.”... Read more »

After his win in the presidential election, Donald Trump told “Time” magazine that he was still considering pardoning his supporters who were involved in the Jan.... Read more »

ICE raids expected on sanctuary cities after Trump's inauguration largely failed, but executive orders on border security set the stage for further immigration actions.... Read more »

Ichiro Suzuki, the dominant contact hitter whose 19 years in the major leagues, most of them with the Seattle Mariners, was lined with records and accolades, on Tuesday became the first Asian player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame.... Read more »

President Trump defended his decision to pardon roughly 1,500 criminal defendants and commute the sentences of more than a dozen others in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump said they, "served their time in prison," during remarks.... Read more »

President Donald Trump followed through Tuesday on several actions he pledged to take on his first day in office, but he still has some major items left on the to-do list he made for himself during the presidential campaign.... Read more »

As President Donald Trump’s health care agenda for a second term takes shape, it’s becoming clear that many Biden-era policies won’t make the cut.... Read more »

Sylvia Trent-Adams, president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center, is stepping down, after an NBC News investigation uncovered failures to contact families before using their loved ones’ corpses for medical research.... Read more »

The creation of billions of dollars of digital wealth for the Trump Organization started with a social media post Friday.... Read more »

Shares of Netflix soared more than 13% Tuesday after the company posted fourth-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.... Read more »

The Supreme Court found an Oklahoma woman convicted of murdering her estranged husband can pursue a claim that prosecutors inappropriately focused on her sex life at trial.... Read more »

The antipsychotic Vraylar, developed by the Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter, has landed on a list of drugs whose prices are to be renegotiated in the United States. The US government wants to reduce the cost of these drugs as part of the Medicare health insurance program. The Biden administration... Read more »

The Organocatalysis Research Group at the HUN-REN Research Center for Natural Sciences (HUN-REN RCNS) has achieved a groundbreaking advance in the efficient production of aldehydes. Their newly developed catalysts hold the potential to revolutionize safer, more efficient, and sustainable chemical processes. This development can also support greener and more sustainable... Read more »

The Bratislava harbors will be significantly redeveloped, and now it has been revealed that Hungarian company Alfa is planning to build a hotel in the area as part of a new development project, reported Napunk, the Hungarian version of Slovak news portal Denník N. The major redevelopment of Bratislava’s cargo... Read more »

Last weekend, Budapest hosted the Danube Startup Summit, aimed specifically at motivated young people interested in starting a business. With around a hundred participants from five different countries, young adults under the age of twenty-one experienced an event that they “could not even imagine existed” in Europe, let alone in... Read more »

The orders require drafting strategies to enforce the gender binary (within 30 days) and meetings on fighting DEI and environmental justice (monthly). The post Trump’s Executive Orders Are Full of Deadlines. We’re Tracking Them. appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Trump boasted he would end the war between Russia and Ukraine as soon as he took office. That didn’t happen. The post Trump Promised a Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal. Where Is It? appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency flouts federal law, the lawsuits allege. The post DOGE Got Sued Three Times While Elon Musk Watched The Trump Inauguration appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The ultra-rich have long held immense influence in U.S. politics. But Trump’s inauguration shows oligarchy is stronger than ever. The post Nearly $1 Trillion: The Staggering Combined Net Worth Cheering at Trump’s Inauguration appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

There is little point in going to Washington today to oppose Trump’s return — Trumpism never left. There are more urgent tasks now. The post I Protested Trump’s First Inauguration. But I’m Not Marching Against Him Today. appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Under a settlement with Ohio’s attorney general, GOP operative Pat Lee can never fundraise for charity in the state again. The post Trump Inauguration Official’s “Phony Charity” Allegedly Pocketed East Palestine Train Disaster Funds appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

I was separated from my mom at age 10. Donald Trump's reelection has reignited my family's fears. The post Why My Memories of Being Taken From My Mom at the Border Came Flooding Back appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

With the Supreme Court approving the TikTok ban, the U.S. is embracing the type of internet authoritarianism it long opposed. The post Washington’s TikTok Ban Hypocrisy: Internet Censorship Is Good, Now appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

As three men challenge their commutations, others brace for imminent prison transfers and the finality of a life sentence with no chance of release. The post Biden Commuted Their Death Sentences. Now What? appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

“MUST FIND THE LEAKER!” Trump posted, decrying the damage to Israel when its Iran attack plans were made public. The post CIA Leaker of Israel Intel Pleads Guilty Days Before Trump Takes Office appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Ahead of Trump’s second term, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are advancing sweeping measures to make life harder for immigrants. The post Building the Deportation Machine for Trump 2.0 appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The secretaries of defense and state will play key roles in U.S. policy on Israel, but they faced little scrutiny on Palestinian suffering. The post Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio Get a Pass on Suffering in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

There is no more status quo, no going back, and yet, after the ceasefire, so much will remain the same. The post Gaza Changed the World appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

A new report from MIT Coalition for Palestine details Israeli-funded research into everything from drone swarms to underwater surveillance. The post MIT Shuts Down Internal Grant Database After It Was Used to Research School’s Israel Ties appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

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Dear readers,It’s been a fun five and a half years but as part of the Polish Press Agency’s reorganisation unfortunately today is TFN’s last day.... Read more »

This is the last Debrief from The First News at the Polish Press Agency. As you may or may not know, TFN is set to close its doors to the public, with this podcast along with it.... Read more »

Zbigniew Ziobro, the justice minister in Poland's previous Law and Justice (PiS) government, will likely appear before by a special parliamentary commission investigating the alleged use of Pegasus spyware by the PiS-dominated government, the vice-chair of the commission has said.... Read more »

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2024 to 2.8 percent from 2.3 percent, and lowered it to 3.2 percent in 2025 from 3.4 percent, according to the latest version of the IMF's cyclical World Economic Outlook report.... Read more »

Poland has a shortage of about 15,000 teachers, the education minister has said.... Read more »

The new Polish government will examine “huge” transfers of money to universities made by the members of the outgoing Law and Justice (PiS) government after the October 15 election, the education minister has announced.... Read more »

The majority of Polish citizens no longer consider two recently pardoned Law and Justice (PiS) politicians as MPs, a new opinion poll has shown.... Read more »

Eighty-one years after he was rescued from the burning streets of the Warsaw Ghetto, DNA technology has connected Shalom Koray to family members he never knew he had.... Read more »

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.... Read more »

An MP from Poland's ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, now in opposition, has appealed to the foreign minister to raise the issue of Poland's claim for reparations from Germany for war crimes during his upcoming visit to Berlin.... Read more »

The speaker of the Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, has topped a ranking of the country's most trusted politicians.... Read more »

In this episode of The Debrief we take a look at the like and times of Jerzy Sosnkowski, brother of the illustrious general Kazimierz Sosnkowski.... Read more »

The decision to liquidate the Polish Press Agency was recorded in the National Court Register on Monday.... Read more »

The parliamentary caucus of Poland's ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, now in opposition, has notified the prosecutor's office of a suspected crime committed by the justice minister.... Read more »

Jan 21 (IPS) - Afghan women are enduring perhaps their most challenging time. Since the Taliban regained power four years ago, restrictions on women and girls have escalated, beginning with bans on education and paid employment.Read the full story, “Taliban's Decrees Worsen Crisis for Afghan Women, Banning All NGO Work”,... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (IPS) - On January 15, 2025, the long-awaited ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas was approved, bringing the first bout of relief for the people of the Gaza Strip after 15 months of conflict. This has allowed for the exchange of prisoners and hostages between the... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (IPS) - To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063 aspirations, Africa requires an additional $1.3 - 1.6 trillion in financing.Read the full story, “Rethinking Africa’s Debt: Debunking Myths and Identifying Sustainable Solutions”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 21 (IPS) - Perhaps one of the UN's most ambitious and longstanding projects – the launching of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – is aimed, among other things, at helping developing nations eradicate extreme poverty by 2030. But that elusive goal has made little or no significant... Read more »

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 21 (IPS) - Corporate-dominated food systems are responsible for widespread but still spreading malnutrition and ill health. Poor diets worsen non-communicable diseases (NCDs), now costing over eight trillion dollars yearly!Read the full story, “Food Systems Worsen Diets, Health”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

As glaciers disappear at an alarming rate due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP).Read the full story, “Climate emergency: 2025 declared international year of glaciers”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Security Council debates growing terrorism threat in Africa”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

The crisis in Gaza continues to remain acute, with UN humanitarians reporting critical shortages of water, food and efforts to deliver vital aid to the war-torn region. Meanwhile, escalating violence in the West Bank has further deepened concerns over civilian safety and access to assistance.Read the full story, “Ceasefire in... Read more »

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) issued an alert on Tuesday over intensifying hostilities in the northeast in recent days. Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Hostilities in northeast Syria, response plan in Mali, Uyghur deportations in Thailand”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Lithuania’s law enforcement has opened a pre-trial investigation into the supply of high-tech equipment manufactured in Lithuania to Russia.... Read more »

The opposition Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) propose updating the cross-party defence agreement signed three years ago. ... Read more »

Brussels will "seek to concentrate on positive things" after Donald Trump was sworn in as president on Monday, said Jovita Neliušienė, the European Union's ambassador to the United States.... Read more »

Germany's outgoing Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is expected to visit Lithuania on Wednesday.... Read more »

With some countries restricting TikTok use for government officials and the United States set to ban it, Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has criticised her Social Democratic Party (LSDP) for using the social media platform. ... Read more »

Reproductive rights have been at the center of political debates worldwide in recent months. As Donald Trump takes office following a campaign where access to abortion was a central theme, Europe too finds itself at a crossroad of liberal policies and restrictive laws. And as pro-life movements gain traction across... Read more »

As Donald Trump is set to return to the White House on Monday, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys says he expects foreign and security policy continuity from the incoming American administration.... Read more »

In October 2023, LRT.lt spoke to Oren Ziv, an Israeli reporter and photojournalist at the +972 magazine, who was among the first eyewitnesses and those to capture the visual account of the Hamas attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people. Fifteen months later, Ziv reflects on the brutal war that... Read more »

Estonian hitman Imre Arakas was sentenced to ten years in prison on Monday for the murder of Lithuanian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Remigijus Morkevičius and another attempted murder. ... Read more »

The number of deaths in Lithuania in 2023 was the lowest since 2010, the latest figures from the country’s Institute of Hygiene showed on Monday.... Read more »

Vilnius is planning to increase its public transport ticket prices, with some of them almost doubling. ... Read more »

President Gitanas Nausėda has called on the European Commission to continue an international trade investigation against China over alleged coercive activity targeting Lithuania.... Read more »

Lithuania’s State Security Department (VSD) has warned about a fake document spreading on Facebook and claiming that the Lithuanian intelligence service is training Belarusian paramilitary groups.... Read more »

With Lithuania planning to spend between 5 and 6 percent of its GDP on defence over the next five years, Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has said that part of the necessary funding is expected to come from European sources.... Read more »

Live updates are directly below: The Champions League is back with Liverpool hosting Lille as Arne Slot’s side aim to... The post The Champions League: Follow all of the action in our live hub as Liverpool host Lille appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

We could see this becoming a bit of a cult classic in years to come. Lisa Frankenstein, one of 2024’s... The post One of 2024’s most underrated movies is now available to stream at home appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

There has been a renewed interest in the film in recent weeks. Inside Llewyn Davis, one of the best movies... The post Prime Video has just re-added one of the best movies of the 21st century appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

‘I’m your huckleberry.’ Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 21 January) is Tombstone, the legendary 1993 Western starring Kurt... The post One of the best Western movies ever is airing on TV tonight appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links, we may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A deal not to... The post Football fans urged to take advantage of streaming hack to watch Liverpool for free tonight appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The government have announced a big change is coming. The government have announced a change, which will particularly affect those... The post Major change revealed for anyone who buys alcohol in shops or bars appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

There is an unclaimed £1.4bn belonging to 728,000 people Millions of Brits born in a nine-year period are being urged... The post Millions of Brits born in nine-year period urged to claim thousands of pounds they didn’t know they had appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

A co-star has spilled the beans Modern Family is one of the most beloved sitcoms to be released this millennium,... The post Modern Family star slams Sofia Vergara as the ‘rudest’ celebrity they’ve ever met appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. It’s Super Mario RPG!... The post One of the best Nintendo games of all time gets rare discount on Switch, but you’ll have to be quick appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Two men have been charged with second-degree murder. An innocent teenage girl was shot at twelve times after being chased... The post Group of men chase girl for six miles before shooting her 12 times over ‘misunderstanding’ appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The release date has been confirmed as well Tom Holland is set to play the lead role in Christopher Nolan‘s... The post Tom Holland to play lead role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The best news A new anti-aging drug for dogs is expected to be available to buy by next year. The... The post Anti-aging drug for dogs set to be available by 2026 appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Things are expected to get rough. The Met Office have issued a warning to pet owners as 80mph winds are... The post Met Office issues pet warning as 80mph winds set to batter UK appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

“Thanks for forgiving us for all of the bad things Great Britain has done.” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has thanked... The post Chris Martin thanks India for ‘forgiving’ Britain’s colonialism at gig appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

State Attorney General Letitia James has signed on as a petitioner in a case filed by other Democratic attorneys general in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.... Read more »

The Capital Ceramic Supply store is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... Read more »

Community Care Physicians announced that Dr. Ronald Musto has been named CEO, replacing Dr. Shirish Parikh, who has been leading the organization since its founding in 1984.... Read more »

Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal include $8 million to bolster security at the northern border and the establishment of "power-ready" sites to attract new businesses.... Read more »

Jeweler Kendra Scott and ear piercer Rowan are opening in Stuyvesant later this year.... Read more »

The multi-instrumentalist from Canada helped define 20th-century American music.... Read more »

Were you Seen at Shred the Runway on Jan. 18, 2025, at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady?... Read more »

Plug Power of Slingerlands closed on a $1.66 billion Department of Energy loan that will allow it to build up to six new green hydrogen plants across the U.S.... Read more »

New Zealand former prime minister says A Different Kind of Power promotes her belief in ‘empathetic leadership’ and will be released in JuneFormer New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her memoir – billed as a “deeply personal” book chronicling her leadership – will be released in June.Ardern hoped... Read more »

Prime minister says recent incidents don’t appear to be motivated by ideology as Coalition demands more informationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says it appears some of the perpetrators behind a spate of antisemitic attacks in... Read more »

Data from dozens of countries reveals height and weight differences between sexes have increased since 1900Amid the profound changes humanity has witnessed, one might be forgiven for failing to notice a rise in sexy and formidable men: those tall, broad-shouldered types that are strangers to self-doubt.But according to a new... Read more »

Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US presidentIn an inaugural prayer service sermon, the Episcopal bishop of Washington appealed directly to Donald Trump to “have mercy upon” communities across the country targeted by the new administration’s immigration and LGBTQ+ policies.Speaking from... Read more »

CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner also make listIchiro falls one vote short of unanimous selectionIchiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of a unanimous selection when he was elected on Tuesday along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.Suzuki received 393... Read more »

The luxury collection, created in partnership with Nigo, brings varsity jackets, abstract camo and wide-leg silhouettes to the Louvre catwalkPharrell Williams kicked off Paris fashion week on Tuesday night with a menswear show that cemented Louis Vuitton’s position as the new luxury leader in streetwear.The collection was created in partnership... Read more »

Gusts could peak at 70mph (113km/h) along the coast and 100mph (160km/h) in the mountains and foothillsWinds picked up on Tuesday in southern California and at least a couple of new wildfires broke out as firefighters remained on alert in extreme fire weather, two weeks after major blazes started, two... Read more »

Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand Barcelona a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.Vangelis Pavlidis’s hat-trick had given the hosts a two-goal half-time lead and they were 4-2 up with 12 minutes to play before... Read more »

Proponents of the amendments – described by activists as ‘disastrous’ – say they align with Islamic principlesIraq’s parliament has passed amendments to the country’s personal status law that opponents say would in effect legalise child marriage.The amendments give Islamic courts increased authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance.... Read more »

Streaming service’s bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarterNetflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season quarter to help propel its earnings beyond analysts’ projections, signaling that the video streaming service’s expansion into live programming is paying off. It is also... Read more »

‘Some are not following the plan,’ says managerOllie Watkins and Jhon Durán ‘didn’t work well’A seething Unai Emery questioned the mentality of some of his Aston Villa players and conceded his ­latest attempt to partner Ollie Watkins and Jhon Durán backfired after they blew an opportunity to qualify automatically for... Read more »

Arne Slot had two minor complaints: that Lille scored from their only shot on target and Liverpool are not guaranteed to win the Champions League group because of Barcelona’s 95th-minute winner at Benfica, where four minutes of stoppage time were signalled. They were the grumblings of a perfectionist.Perfectionism is serving... Read more »

University agrees to observe definition that critics say is designed to protect Israel by punishing legitimate criticismHarvard University has agreed to embrace a controversial definition of antisemitism as part of two settlements reached in a US court over complaints brought by Jewish students in a development likely to be watched... Read more »

Climate negotiator André Aranha Corrêa do Lago given top job, bypassing Brazilian environment minister Marina SilvaBrazil has announced the top team for the next UN climate summit, which will be hosted in Belém this November, bypassing the country’s environment minister, Marina Silva, in favour of a veteran diplomat for the... Read more »

NEW US President Donald Trump asked if NATO ally Spain was a BRICS nation when quizzed on the country’s low defence spending. The gaff was embarrassing for both Trump and... Read more »

A HOST of golfing giants are set to descend on Marbella next month for a new legends tournament set to hit the Costa del Sol. Among the big names set... Read more »

Do you know where Brian Green is? Contact tips@theolivepress.es A MAN wanted for the rape of a young girl remains at large after failing to turn up to his trial... Read more »

A SPANISH tourist has died after being gored by an elephant’s tusk in Thailand. The 22-year-old was ‘attacked’ on Friday while bathing with the animal at the Koh Yao Elephant... Read more »

SPAIN has been warned of sub-zero temperatures and dense fog that will sweep central, northern and eastern parts of the country tomorrow. According to state weather agency Aemet, the mercury... Read more »

THIS is the moment a cocaine shipment was found hidden among blocks of frozen brocolli. Footage shared by Policia Nacional in Spain shows the bricks being opened by masked officers.... Read more »

THE US State Department has upgraded its travel warning level for Spain. The country is now at risk level 2, out of a potential 4, with the latter being the... Read more »

EVERY December 28, Spain marks the Dia de los Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents’ Day) which is somewhat similar to April Fools’ Day. It’s the day to look out for practical... Read more »

THE father of a missing Belfast man became emotional today as he shared footage of a field he and five others were searching in Spain. John George, aka John Hardy,... Read more »

EVER wondered what strange traditions Spaniards love to celebrate at Christmas time? Here’s our ultimate guide to the 11 craziest customs. While Brits pin stockings to their fireplaces and leave... Read more »

THREE British nationals have disappeared in Spain just days before they were due to celebrate Christmas with family and friends. Among the missing are Belfast father-of-two John Hardy, mother-of-four Abbie... Read more »

SPAIN’S perfect Christmas getaway is a snow-capped village of just 500 people.  The north of Spain is full of enchanting winter enclaves, with cobbled streets, snowy mountains and twinkling lights. ... Read more »

ARTWORK demanding ‘guiris‘ to ‘get out of our neighbourhoods’ has sparked debate on social media in Spain. Guiri is a word used to describe tourists or expats in the country,... Read more »

THE manufacturer behind one of the few bacon rasher products in Spain has revealed why it disappeared from shelves a couple of months ago. It follows a string of complaints... Read more »

Variety reports: Netflix is increasing subscription prices in the U.S. and other markets — including the first hike on its ad-supported plan. The streamer revealed the price increases along with its Q4 2024 earnings results Tuesday, when it announced its biggest-ever quarterly increase in subscribers with a gain of 18.9... Read more »

Politico reports: Senators should reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the government’s health agencies because he’s an anti-vax conspiracy theorist, former heroin addict, supporter of marijuana and psychedelic drug legalization, and backer of abortion rights, a conservative group is arguing. Advancing American Freedom, the advocacy group founded by... Read more »

“You know, when the so-called robber barons came in, for the hundred years before that, wages were like this [makes downward motion]. After this, they went like that for 100 years. Oh, when the robbers came in — robber barons came in, life expectancy in America was like this; all... Read more »

“We went through hell, and I’m gonna tell you, it was worth it, because what we stood for and what those guys stood for was what we’ve been fighting for and what we saw yesterday on the inauguration stage. I can’t tell you it’s been easy, but I will tell... Read more »

Via press release: Today GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is breaking news that the Trump administration has eliminated nearly all LGBTQ and HIV focused content and resources from the White House website, as well as eliminated LGBTQ and HIV content from... Read more »

CBS News reports: President Trump is set to announce billions of dollars in private sector investment to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States, CBS News has learned. OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle are planning a joint venture called Stargate, according to multiple people familiar with the deal. SoftBank CEO... Read more »

Heartland Signal reports: Indiana state Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) has introduced Senate Bill 204, a bill to allow lobbyists to carry firearms in the state capitol building. Tomes’ office did not respond to a Heartland Signal request to comment on why he introduced the bill and what impact it would... Read more »

Just in via press release: The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger... Read more »

NBC News reports: Senators received an affidavit Tuesday from the former sister-in-law of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in which she says his behavior caused his second wife to fear for her safety. The receipt of the affidavit comes after Senate Armed Services Committee staffers were in contact with Hegseth’s... Read more »

The New York Post reports: Mayor Eric Adams said the Democratic Party has abandoned him – and everyday New Yorkers. “People often say, ‘Well, you know, you don’t sound like a Democrat and you seem to have left the party,’” Adams told host Tucker Carlson during an interview due to... Read more »

“No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes. I was not at the rally, but I can tell you I’ve been at many rallies with Elon Musk, who loves to cheer when President Trump says we need to send, you know, our U.S. space program to Mars. “Elon Musk is... Read more »

NBC REPORTER JAY O’BRIEN: Senator Scott, what do you make of the President pardoning–. SEN. RICK SCOTT: I haven’t seen all of it but clearly– First off, so many people were unfairly prosecuted– O’BRIEN: What about those that assaulted police officers? SCOTT: I don’t believe anybody– if you violate the... Read more »

Axios reports: A small core of Senate Republicans — including former GOP leader Mitch McConnell — has denounced President Trump’s near-blanket pardon of Jan 6 rioters. McConnell (R-Ky.) told Semafor “no one should excuse violence. And particularly violence against police officers.” Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said: “I’ve got concerns with... Read more »

Politico Europe reports: Elon Musk has agreed to pay legal fees racked up by jailed British far-right agitator Tommy Robinson, Robinson’s representatives have claimed. In a message posted to supporters on Telegram Monday, Robinson’s team said it was “grateful to Elon Musk and his team at X for agreeing to... Read more »