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Trump Pardons About 1,500 Jan. 6 Protesters, Commutes 6 Others’ Sentences

Trump moved swiftly in pardoning almost all those charged in connection with Jan. 6, 2021 demonstrations at the U.S. Capitol, a group he referred to as “J6 hostages.”

Senate Panel Unanimously Advances Rubio’s Nomination for Secretary of State

Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously in favor of Sen. Marco Rubio’ to be next secretary of state, with a full Senate vote expected this evening.
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Trump Designates Acting Leaders of Federal Agencies, Takes First Executive Actions

Trump issued a statement on Jan 20, 2025 designating acting leaders of federal agencies and offices and took his first executive actions.

White House Says Trump Will Again Pull America Out of Paris Climate Deal

Trump will withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, the White House said on Jan. 20, after Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president.

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.

Senate Committee Advances Trump DHS Nominee Kristi Noem, OMB Nominee Russ Vought

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Trump’s cabinet-level nominees, Noem for DHS secretary and Vought for OMB director.

Trump White House Says Vivek Ramaswamy Won’t Serve on Musk-Backed DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy will not be part of DOGE led by Elon Musk as “He intends to run for elected office soon, which requires him to remain outside of DOGE.

Trump to Make Historic Return to White House

Trump, who will be inaugurated as the 47th president at noon, is set to issue a slew of executive actions, including on the border, Jan. 6 pardons, and energy.