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Trump Caps Political Comeback, Fulfills Day One Promises
‘ From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world,’ the president said.
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After President Donald Trump is sworn in as the next U.S. president, the political landscape could see major changes.
The 2nd Inauguration of Donald Trump
NTD will have teams at key locations, taking you to every moment of the 60th Presidential Inauguration of the United States.
Why Europe Is Putting the Brakes on Gender Interventions: Leor Sapir
“The UK has now banned puberty blockers—probably will ban cross-sex hormones too, is my prediction, in the next few years,” says Leor Sapir.
Why We’re Deeply Fascinated by Twins
Twins represent the duality between our corporeal and spiritual selves.
5 Children’s Books That Celebrate Winter
Cozy winter evenings may just be the best time of the year to curl up with a good book—especially one that explores the magic of the season.
‘A Red, Red Rose’: A Love Song, in Time for Burns Night
Why did Robert Burns choose the Scottish melody he did for his lyrics ‘O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose’?
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Trump Says He'll Reinstate Troops Who Refused COVID-19 Vaccination
‘Our armed forces will be freed to focus on their sole mission: defeating America’s enemies,’ President Donald Trump said.
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.
As Chinese Regime Ramps Up Cyberattacks, Experts Call for Quad Nations to Close Gaps in Counterespionage Strategy
The United States, India, Japan, and Australia are key targets for the CCP’s hacking efforts, but gaps impede effective counterespionage, analysts say.
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 51 Ex-Intelligence Officials Who Signed Hunter Biden Laptop Letter
An executive order says that the signatories ‘willfully weaponized’ the intelligence community’s credibility to manipulate the political process.
Trump’s Day 1 Executive Orders
Trump began signing a stack of executive orders following is Capitol One Arena speech before issuing more upon reaching the Oval Office.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Terminate Biden’s DEI Agenda
‘We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based,’ President Donald Trump stated.
Key Moments From Trump’s Inauguration
‘America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before,’ Trump said in his inaugural address.
Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
The president said he expects an imminent challenge of the order in court.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Fire Top Career Federal Managers More Quickly
The new chief executive hopes to replace federal government managers who fail to follow or implement his policies.
Trump Declares National Emergency at Border, Issues Executive Orders
The executive orders reverse Biden administration policies that critics said attracted some 11 million illegal immigrants into the United States.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
As Trump Takes the Wheel, Big Corporations Extricate From DEI, Climate Programs
‘A lot of companies got way out over their skis on this, but the law hasn’t changed,’ Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said.
Shen Yun Keeps a Rich and Beautiful Culture Alive, Says LA Patron
Jennifer Ginsberg, psychotherapist, is very intentional about what kind of media she will watch, carefully curating works that will uplift, inspire, and show he
Trump Withdraws US From WHO on First Day in Office
The Trump administration cited the WHO’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises as reasons for the withdrawal.
Trump Pauses Enforcement of TikTok Divest-or-Ban Law for 75 Days
TikTok still needs to comply with the divest-or-ban law, enacted in April last year and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 17.
Senate Intelligence Committee Approves Ratcliffe for CIA Director, Urges Swift Senate Vote
The select committee voted 14-3 in a closed hearing on Jan. 20 to recommend that the Senate take a full vote to confirm Ratcliffe.
‘Barely There’ Shoes May Be Better for Your Feet
Minimal, or barefoot shoes help feet return to function by strengthening muscles that have been underutilized and deconditioned.
Senate Committee Advances Trump DHS Nominee Kristi Noem, OMB Nominee Russ Vought
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security and Office of Management and Budget nominees will now go to a full Senate confirmation vote.
Senate Passes Laken Riley Act, First Bill Approved by New Congress
The bill passed with support of two-thirds of the Senate, and amendments expanding the list of crimes it covers.
Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 14–13 to advance Pete Hegseth’s defense secretary nomination for further consideration before the Senate.
3 Israeli Hostages Rejoin Families as Cease-Fire Begins
Ninety Palestinian prisoners were also released, the first of almost 2,000 to be included in the controversial deal.
White House Says Ramaswamy to Step Down From DOGE
The White House confirmed the change on Jan. 20, hours after President Donald Trump took office.
Ex Libris: Frederick Douglass
In this latest installment of Ex Libris, we turn to the books that influenced a fugitive slave who became a voice for the American conscience.
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Ravens’ Ricard Backs Lamar Jackson for Super Bowl Glory
‘He deserves it, just because of how great of a player he is,’ said Patrick Ricard. ‘And you know, he’ll get it one day.’
Ravens’ Ricard Backs Lamar Jackson for Super Bowl Glory
‘He deserves it, just because of how great of a player he is,’ said Patrick Ricard. ‘And you know, he’ll get it one day.’
Nina Dobrev Feels ‘Survivors Guilt’ After Her Home Was Left Standing Amid Wildfires
The ‘Vampire Diaries’ star urged fans to help in relief efforts, highlighting the Los Angeles communities that need it most.
Nina Dobrev Feels ‘Survivors Guilt’ After Her Home Was Left Standing Amid Wildfires
The ‘Vampire Diaries’ star urged fans to help in relief efforts, highlighting the Los Angeles communities that need it most.
Ovarian Cancer: The 'Silent' Gynecological Disease With 2 Main Causative Factors
About one in 87 U.S. women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime, the most lethal cancer affecting the female reproductive system.
Ovarian Cancer: The 'Silent' Gynecological Disease With 2 Main Causative Factors
About one in 87 U.S. women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime, the most lethal cancer affecting the female reproductive system.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story Shows the Wonder of the Ordinary
With ‘A Rill From the Town Pump,’ the American author takes a comical look at an underappreciated object.
‘Hotshot’: A Prophetic and Alarming Warning Bell
The Epoch Times interviews filmmaker Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann about his scathing documentary highlighting California’s failed and misguided fire policies.
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.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story Shows the Wonder of the Ordinary
With ‘A Rill From the Town Pump,’ the American author takes a comical look at an underappreciated object.
17 Tips for Having a Great Cruise Down the Nile River in Egypt
Egypt is filled with wonderful sights to see but be aware of the crowds.
Travel the World in the United States
Many of the beautiful things we love about Europe and Japan can be enjoyed in America.
One Perfect Day at the Kennedy Space Center
Learn about the wonders of more than a half-century of inventions by scientists and the men and women who pioneered the vast unknown.
17 Tips for Having a Great Cruise Down the Nile River in Egypt
Egypt is filled with wonderful sights to see but be aware of the crowds.
‘This Fierce People’ Focuses on the Southern Campaigns
The Revolutionary War’s ‘untold story’ is revealed in a newly published history book.
Steamboats, Railroads, and the Real Race Against a Fictional Hero
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.
The Children of War: From 1861 to 1865
Like all civil wars, this bloody conflict left its mark on all Americans, including children.
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