Day: January 19, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump will quickly implement executive actions on immigration, energy policy, and federal government operations to check off dozens of campaign policy priorities.

President Donald Trump

The president-elect rallied with supporters in Washington, previewing executive orders he plans to sign on Day 1 and dancing with The Village People.

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Israel starts releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

TikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the app’s future in the United States remained uncertain.

After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, and Israel prepared to release Palestinian prisoners.