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Inside Congress' first days of the new Donald Trump administration

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Sun Jan 26 2025

 
President Donald Trump, center, (L-R) leaves the President's Room with Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Vice President JD Vance, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, after signing official documents and being sworn as the 47th president of the United States.

Unlike eight years ago, Congress isn't shocked by the tumult of a Trump White House.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Nov 14, 2024.
 

Eagles vs. Commanders live: Highlights, scoring plays and more

The Eagles and Commanders squaring off with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Follow along for the latest updates from the NFC championship game.

A Border Patrol Agent arranges equipment that was used to secure migrants after turning them over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The migrants from Guatemala were to be deported using commercial airlines and chartered flights on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
 

Trumps slaps Colombia with trade, travel restrictions

Mexico, Colombia and Brazil push back on Trump's deportation of migrants. He promises 25% tariffs, travel ban on Colombia.

Workers place a silt sock to keep contaminants from entering storm sewers following the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 24, 2025.
 

Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now fears turn to mudslides.

A flood watch was in place in areas where some of the wildfires have burned, fueling concerns of mudslides.

Kobe Bryant is pictured with his daughter Gianna at the WNBA All Star Game at Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019.
 

Kobe Bryant's legacy grows after death: A look five years later

Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his "Mamba Mentality" lives on. Five years after his death, Bryant's legacy continues to grow and inspire.

Vice President JD Vance, waiting to begin reenacting the Senate floor swearing in ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber of new Senators Jon Husted (R-OH) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) on Jan. 21, 2025.
 

Vance knocks Catholic organization for criticizing Trump immigration policy

JD Vance knocked the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops after the group criticized some of Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Displaced Palestinians wait along the al-Rashid road in Nuseirat near the blocked Netzarim corridor, to cross to the northern part of the Gaza Strip on January 26, 2025. Israel said on January 25 it would block the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza until civilian woman hostage Arbel Yehud is released. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) (Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)
 

Israel accuses Hamas of breaching ceasefire, refuses to open crossing points

Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited to return to their homes in northern Gaza, voicing frustration after Israel refused to open crossing points.

USWNT defender Naomi Girma dribbles during an Oct. 30, 2024, friendly against Argentina in Louisville, Kentucky.
 

USWNT star becomes first million-dollar women's soccer player

Chelsea makes top defender for USA's gold medal-winning team at 2024 Paris Olympics the first million-dollar player in women's soccer history.

Army soldiers train at a firing range at Fort Jackson.
 

Less swearing and a full night's sleep: Army's latest training tactic

It's not just lessons in hand-to-hand combat. New soldiers are taught coping strategies, texting etiquette, and the signs of a toxic relationship.

The National Highway Traffic Satefy Administration is upgrading its investigation into Ford Motor Co.'s BlueCruise hands-free driving technology.
 

Ford faces deeper investigation into hands-free tech after deadly crashes

Preliminary findings show that Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driver assistance feature fails to detect stopped objects at night at freeway speeds.

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