President Donald Trump met with GOP leaders. A blizzard blankets the South. And fans were up all night to snag the hottest new "romantasy" book. |
👋 Hi there! Rebecca Morin here. The cold has me craving some hot chocolate. But let's get to Tuesday's news. |
With his inauguration celebrations and a deluge of executive orders behind him, President Donald Trump laid out more priorities for his agenda on his first full day in office. |
On his schedule: Trump on Tuesday afternoon met with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune – the two GOP leaders who aim to help turn his agenda into law. While Republicans hold the White House and both chambers in Congress, the three leaders will have to navigate an ultra-thin majority in both the House and Senate. |
Executive order pushback: Some of Trump's executive orders are already being met with legal action. His move to end automatic birthright citizenship for children whose parents are foreign nationals is being challenged by a lawsuit from a coalition of 18 states, and the American Civil Liberties Union also filed a separate legal challenge. 👉Follow today's coverage. | President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance attend the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday. Jim Watson, AFP via Getty Images |
Gulf Coast blizzard warning |
Many in the South along the Gulf Coast woke up to a white blanket of snow Tuesday. And some states, like Louisiana, even saw their first blizzard warning as a winter storm made its way from south Texas to northern Florida. |
Historic storm: North Florida is bracing for the impacts of the winter storm. WeatherTiger meteorologist Ryan Truchelut predicted it will be "a historic storm any way you slice the cake." Other states are also feeling the effects. In Alabama, a state of emergency was proclaimed for 39 counties. Savannah, Georgia, is under a winter storm warning for Tuesday night. ❄️More on the winter weather. | Winter storm Enzo brings heavy bands of snow and sleet on Tuesday in Houston. Danielle Villasana, Getty Images |
New California wildfires break out |
Multiple wildfires broke out in California's San Diego County on Tuesday, while Los Angeles officials remain on high alert amid strong wind and dry conditions amid the fires still plaguing the area. |
Gains on new fires: The fires that broke out in the San Diego area have prompted evacuations, power outages and school closures. While officials said they have two of three fires under control, the largest blaze – the Lilac Fire – is still actively burning. 👉 What to know about the fires. | A vehicle stands at the site of a wildfire, named the Lilac Fire, in the Bonsall area of San Diego County, Calif., on Tuesday. Mike Blake, REUTERS |
Welcome back to the midnight book release party |
Hundreds of fans beaded bracelets, played trivia and made friends at a New York City bookstore on Monday night – all hoping to be among the first to snag a copy of Rebecca Yarros' "Onyx Storm" once it turned midnight. The much-anticipated new release in Yarros' "Empyrean" romantasy series is reminiscent of a time when thousands across the globe would stay up until midnight to try and get the latest Harry Potter novel. (🙋♀️Me too!). 📚Our books reporter was on the scene. | Ashley Imanë Fields, Ikea Carlos and Jazmn Loadholt pose in front of an "Onyx Storm" backdrop at a release event for the book at the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City on Monday night. Clare Mulroy |
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