It's Inauguration Day as Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States. As he assumes office, Trump is signing more than 200 executive orders covering "border security, energy, reducing the cost of living for American families, ending DEI programs across the federal government, and more." Read more.
- Joe Biden leaves office with a flurry of action, too. He issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and "members of the House committee that investigated January 6." How many people the pardon covers, the time frame involved, or the legality is unclear. Ironically, in 2021, Democrats argued that any preemptive pardons by Trump were invalid. Biden also wasted no time, with 20 minutes left to pardon his brothers and sisters, one parting shot at the American public. Read more.
- The Los Angeles wildfires could grow as deteriorating weather conditions take hold. The Santa Ana winds are roaring back to life, gusting up to 100 mph. The infamous Palisades fire is only 52% contained. Read more.
- Elon Musk wins the race for the first lawsuit of the Trump administration. Within minutes of Trump taking the oath, Elon Musk and DOGE got sued by a group angry federal workers are getting fired. Read more.
U.S. News:
- Joe Biden spent the waning hours of his presidency in a "dark mood" and "embittered" at those who forced him out. Here's the story.
- Speaker Mike Johnson said that after meeting him, Biden did not know what he'd done or signed as President. Here's the event that opened his eyes.
- Donald Trump vows to release JFK, RFK, and MLK assassination files as part of a broader "transparency push" in the federal government. Read more.
- Cecil Richards, former Planned Parenthood president, died from an aggressive brain cancer. She was 67. Read more.
Pop Culture News
- Lynne Taylor-Corbett, who did the legendary choreography for films like 'Footloose' and other Hollywood classics, passed away. Read more.
- Donald Trump named Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as ambassadors to Hollywood. Read more.
What I'm reading...
- The Quiet Lawlessness of Joe Biden. Why Biden has done more to damage the rule of law than any previous president. Read more.
- What CNN's defamation loss says about journalism today. Jonathan Turley is must read.
