Trump visited areas impacted by flooding in North Carolina and fires in California. He suggested abolishing FEMA and putting conditions on fire aid.
Day: January 24, 2025
Before flying to California, Trump reiterated that he wants to extract concessions from the Democratic-led state in return for disaster assistance, including changes to water policies and requirements that voters need to show identification when casting ballots.
The president reinstated a policy blocking U.S. aid to foreign organizations that use funds for abortion. He also overturned two Biden executive orders, contending they violated the law barring federal funding for abortion.
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world’s most powerful military.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office is suing the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department in South Bend, Indiana, for refusing to comply with ICE over immigration orders.
President Trump Friday signed an executive order reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which forbids using taxpayer money for coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization by NGOs.
Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault and excessive drinking, and has endorsed extremist Christian doctrine
The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration.
President Donald Trump spoke while visiting North Carolina, which is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. He also visited wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles.