Saturday, January 25, 2025

Trump fires independent inspectors general at 17 federal agencies

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Sat Jan 25 2025

 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a fire emergency briefing at Station 69 in Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 24, 2025.

The law requires the White House to give Congress at least 30 days notice.

Four female Israeli soldiers, who had been held in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, are released by Hamas militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal, in Gaza City, on Jan. 25, 2025.
 

'Wave of relief and joy': 4 female Israeli hostages released by Hamas

The hostages were released in a staged handover that saw them surrounded by Hamas gunmen and crowds of civilians.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, faces senators Friday at a confirmation hearing on January 17, 2025 in Washington.
 

Kristi Noem confirmed to be next Secretary of Homeland Security

The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in Nov. and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.

A helicopter flies as the Border 2 Fire burns in the hills near the U.S.-Mexico border in the Otay Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, California, on Jan. 24, 2025.
 

Good news for Calif. wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)

The storm is not without some fresh risks of its own: After raging wildfires, it doesn't take much precipitation to cause a flood or mudslide.

Pete Hegseth, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, looks on as he testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 14, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
 

Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense by a narrow margin on Friday night.

Madison Keys poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka the Australian Open.
 

Madison Keys wins Australian Open, upsets No. 1 Sabalenka

Madison Keys played brave and accurate tennis when she needed it most, powering to a 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory for her first Grand Slam title.

Prior to hosting my first panel, aboard Hallmark's inaugural Christmas Cruise.
 

I'm 37 and have been searching the country for a man. Here's how it's going.

We launched my nationwide search for a Valentine last week. Since so many have asked for updates, I thought I'd let you know what's happened since.

Henry "Enrique" Tarrio speaks to USA TODAY following his release from prison. He was pardoned by President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025 for his role in the January 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol in 2021. Tarrio is considered the de facto leader of the Proud Boys, an extremist group.
 

Proud Boys leader wants prosecutors to 'feel the heat.' Here's how.

The former "Chairman" of the Proud Boys struck a cautious and less rambunctious tone than in the past in his first major interview since his release.

The remains of the Wellema Hat Company store in Altadena, California after the Eaton Fire.
 

Hat shop destroyed in Los Angeles fires goes beyond material loss

It took Cody Wellema nine years to build his hat business in Altadena. The Eaton Fire destroyed it in one night.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on AI infrastructure at the Roosevelt room at White House in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.
 
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