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US News Today highlights on January 21, 2025 : Donald Trump's Birthright Citizenship executive order targets Kamala Harris and millions, says David Bier

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Donald Trump's Birthright Citizenship executive order targets Kamala Harris and millions, says David Bier (AP)Premium
Donald Trump's Birthright Citizenship executive order targets Kamala Harris and millions, says David Bier (AP)

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21 Jan 2025, 11:27:37 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump's Birthright Citizenship executive order targets Kamala Harris and millions, says David Bier

  • Debate on Kamala Harris' citizenship arose as Trump signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of foreign passport holders. Critics argue that this could also threaten citizenship rights for millions.
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21 Jan 2025, 09:52:43 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump gets legal win as judge blocks DOJ from releasing report on classified document case

  • The second part concerned the probe of Trump’s handling of classified information after he left office in 2021 and his alleged efforts to obstruct US officials trying to get those documents back.
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21 Jan 2025, 09:39:58 PM IST

US News Today Live: New Orleans airport hit by flight cancellations amid snowstorm and freezing temperatures

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport reported flight cancellations on Tuesday due to freezing temperatures and snow. Disruptions began Monday night, and nearly all flights for Tuesday were canceled. Travelers are urged to check with airlines for the latest updates.
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21 Jan 2025, 08:47:41 PM IST

US News Today Live: Southern California braces for new wildfires due to strong winds; Lilac Fire sparks evacuations

  • Southern California experienced extreme fire weather on Tuesday, with wind speeds reaching up to 100 mph in the mountains. This triggered new wildfires, including the Lilac Fire in San Diego County, which grew to 80 acres, prompting evacuations.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:57:25 PM IST

US News Today Live: First two January 6 Capitol attack prisoners walk free following Donald Trump’s pardon

  • Andrew and Matthew Valentin, convicted for their involvement in the Capitol riot, were released after receiving pardons from President Trump.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:02:34 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump suspends foreign aid for 90 days, to reassess global spending

  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting all US foreign assistance programs for 90 days to ensure alignment with his policy goals. Key agencies, including USAID and the State Department, will review funding, affecting countries like Israel, Egypt, and Ukraine.
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21 Jan 2025, 06:59:16 PM IST

US News Today Live: 'We hope United States will reconsider': WHO as Donald Trump orders US exit from global health agency

  • The US under Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the WHO, accusing it of mishandling COVID-19 and other global health concerns. The WHO has expressed regret and urged the US to reconsider, highlighting its crucial role in global health and its historical partnership with the country.
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21 Jan 2025, 06:36:57 PM IST

US News Today Live: To avert trade war, India ready to repatriate its 18,000 illegal migrants from the US: Report

  • India is working behind the scenes to appease the Trump administration and avoid a trade war with the US. The two countries have together identified some 18,000 illegal Indian migrants in the US to be sent back home.
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21 Jan 2025, 06:24:43 PM IST

US News Today Live: Cats to throng New York City streets on Thursday? Here's what animal rescuers say

  • Rescuers in New York City are scrambling to find homes for over a dozen cats who had been hoarded by a woman in Bronx. The cat woman's husband has now threatened to cut the kittens loose
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21 Jan 2025, 06:19:32 PM IST

US News Today Live: Subzero wind chills force school closures in Cincinnati, Chicago, and Ohio

  • Dangerously low temperatures and wind chills have swept across Cincinnati, Chicago, and Northeast Ohio, with wind chills as low as -30°F in Chicago and -10°F in Cincinnati. Over 500 schools in Northeast Ohio have canceled classes, while many in Chicago have shifted to e-learning.
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21 Jan 2025, 06:08:25 PM IST

US News Today Live: Child of immigrants, married to Slovenia-born Melania — A look at Donald Trump's family tree

  • Donald Trump's family has diverse immigrant roots, with his grandfather from Germany, his mother from Scotland, and his wife Melania from Slovenia.
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21 Jan 2025, 05:02:02 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump pardons 1,500 US Capitol rioters: A look at Presidential pardons by Joe Biden, Barack Obama, others

  • The US Constitution grants presidents with the authority of executive clemency for individuals convicted in federal criminal cases.
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21 Jan 2025, 04:34:17 PM IST

US News Today Live: What is US birthright citizenship and how Donald Trump's executive order could impact millions — Explained in 5 points

  • US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, effective February 20. Children of foreign passport holders, including tourists and students, will no longer be recognized as American citizens.
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21 Jan 2025, 04:16:17 PM IST

US News Today Live: ‘Would have chosen her’: Donald Trump's rare praise for Indian-American Second Lady Usha Vance:

  • After Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States with JD as his deputy, the 78-year-old Republican addressed a crowd in the overflow room, calling them 'beautiful'
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21 Jan 2025, 03:56:08 PM IST

US News Today Live: ‘Ohh, could have been years…': Donald Trump finds Joe Biden's ‘47’ letter in drawer | Viral video

  • Although it is customary for an outgoing president to leave a letter for their successor, the events suggested that Donald Trump was not anticipating one
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21 Jan 2025, 02:44:19 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump warns of 100% tariffs on BRICS & India: Here’s what US President said after inauguration

  • In his remarks after the inaugural address, President Trump threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they pursue de-dollarisation efforts. 
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21 Jan 2025, 02:43:28 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump sued by immigration group over bid to end Birthright Citizenship in US

  • President Donald Trump was sued over his bid to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US whose parents are unlawfully or temporarily in the country,
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21 Jan 2025, 02:39:39 PM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order likely to affect millions of Indians on US green card wait list

  • The new president signed an order seeking to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of people not in the country legally, as well as those in legally but only temporarily, such as tourists, students, and those on work visas.
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21 Jan 2025, 01:01:14 PM IST

US News Today Live: Interest in 'Usha Vance's religion' peaks on Google during Donald Trump's inauguration

  • Interest in Usha Vance's religion increased as her husband, JD Vance, prepared to become Vice President. Google Trends showed a notable rise in searches around January 20, particularly from the US, with related queries also gaining traction.
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21 Jan 2025, 12:45:59 PM IST

US News Today Live: Paris Hilton's son Phoenix has a new career goal after Los Angeles fire disaster: ‘He wants to become a…’

  • After losing her Malibu home to a fire, Paris Hilton's son, Pheonix, aspires to be a firefighter. Inspired by their bravery, Hilton raised $800,000 for wildfire victims, including a $150,000 donation to GoFundMe's relief fund, amidst the tragedy affecting thousands in California.
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21 Jan 2025, 12:45:18 PM IST

US News Today Live: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle hailed for quietly helping victims of California wildfires

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have provided relief to wildfire victims in Southern California, assisting families and first responders by donating supplies and serving meals. Their efforts have been praised for their genuine concern, lifting spirits despite public scrutiny.
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21 Jan 2025, 10:52:34 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump ‘almost’ kisses Melania during oath ceremony; social media abuzz with theories

  • Donald Trump's air kiss greeting to his wife at the inauguration ceremony has divided social media over whether the gesture was “awkward" or aimed so as to “not mess" Melania's look.
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21 Jan 2025, 09:29:19 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump-style regime is BACK! From exit from WHO, Paris Climate Accord; here are controversial accords signed

  • Diaz-Canel criticized Trump for reinstating Cuba on the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list, attributing it to an economic siege that led to shortages and migration. 
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21 Jan 2025, 09:16:07 AM IST

US News Today Live: President Donald Trump’s executive orders: Birthright citizenship, WHO exit, and more – full list

  • President Donald Trump signed a series of sweeping executive orders that reversed many of his predecessor's policies. From immigration reforms to energy initiatives, Trump set a definitive tone for his administration, indicating a return to 'America First' with his bold directives.
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21 Jan 2025, 08:30:05 AM IST

US News Today Live: Usha Vance, US' Second Lady, wears Gaurav Gupta, Oscar de la Renta at inaugural events: How much do they cost?

  • Donald Trump's inauguration: Here's a closer look at Second Lady  Usha Vance's outfits at inaugural events and their approximate prices.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:52:51 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: Mark Zuckerberg shares pic with wife Priscilla Chan, netizens say, ‘You used to be cool and…’

  • Donald Trump inauguration: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday shared his photo with wife Priscilla Chan from the inauguration ceremony
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21 Jan 2025, 07:51:04 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump beams with pride as son Barron draws long and loud cheers, ‘I have a very tall son’ | Viral video

  • Introducing his son during the inauguration speech, Donald Trump was beaming with pride as Barron drew the loudest cheers from the crowd. Watch the viral video here.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:45:52 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump's ‘unusually critical stance’ on Vladimir Putin: 'Russia's going to be in big trouble'

  • 'Donald Trump's ‘unusually critical stance’ on Vladimir Putin: 'Russia's going to be in big trouble'
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21 Jan 2025, 07:35:36 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump orders US to ‘exit’ World Health Organization, says, ‘that's a big one’

  • President Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization, cutting off significant funding to the international aid group, according to Bloomberg. Details of the order were not immediately available.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:18:13 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: ‘Absolutely stunning’! Here's what Melania Trump wore for ceremony | Photos

  • Melania Trump made a statement at her husband's inauguration by wearing a navy hat, unlike previous first ladies. Her wide-brimmed toque contrasted traditional styles, suggesting mystery and inaccessibility, as she kept it on during the ceremony, emphasizing her desire for boundaries.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:14:21 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump pardons 1,500 of supporters charged in January 6 US Capitol attack

  • The pardons were expected after Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the January 6 attack that left more than 100 police officers injured and threatened the peaceful transfer of power.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:11:49 AM IST

US News Today Live: US President Donald Trump flings pen into crowd after signing order, sparks photo frenzy among people | Watch video

  • During his inauguration, Donald Trump tossed pens into the cheering crowd after signing executive orders. The act sparked a frenzy as attendees sought souvenirs, capturing photos and selfies. Security urged calm amidst the excitement as the video of the event went viral.
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21 Jan 2025, 07:04:03 AM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk accused of performing Nazi salute during Donald Trump's inauguration celebration, billionaire responds

  • Elon Musk faced controversy for a hand gesture at a Trump inauguration rally, which some linked to a Nazi salute. Despite the backlash, the Anti-Defamation League supported Musk, suggesting it was an awkward gesture rather than a salute, urging for unity and understanding.
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21 Jan 2025, 06:57:17 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump Inauguration: Hillary Clinton gives THIS reaction as US President announces renaming Gulf of Mexico | Watch

  • US President Donald Trump announced that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America in his first executive orders. Hilary Clinton laughed during the announcement.
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21 Jan 2025, 06:52:54 AM IST

US News Today Live: Top 10 moments from Donald Trump's oath-taking: From executive orders to ‘4 most beautiful words’ in Trump's dictionary

  • Donald Trump's oath-taking: The grand ceremony on Monday completed Trump's triumphant comeback after surviving two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
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21 Jan 2025, 05:55:27 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump net worth: From real estate to $TRUMP memecoin — how rich is the new US President?

  • Donald Trump take oath: How rich is the new US President Donald Trump? Here's a sneak peak into his real estate conglomerate, memcoin gains and shares in social media company.
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21 Jan 2025, 05:34:40 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: Vivek Ramaswamy who played ‘critical role’ in creating DOGE, opts out. Here's why

  • Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful, will not join Trump's government efficiency commission to focus on his gubernatorial campaign in Ohio. He previously contributed to the creation of DOGE, a task force aimed at reducing federal jobs and regulations.
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21 Jan 2025, 02:11:36 AM IST

US News Today Live: How pollsters got it wrong in predicting US elections 2024 results – Donald Trump explains

  • Donald Trump asserts that the 2020 election was rigged and suggests that the Republican success in 2024 defied polling predictions due to public distrust.
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21 Jan 2025, 01:36:16 AM IST

US News Today Live: Melania Trump, the ‘Smooth Criminal’? Social media abuzz with US First Lady's attire on Trump inauguration day

  • US First Lady Melania Trump's attire on Donald Trump's inauguration day has left netizens in splits. While some mocked Melania for resembling Michael Jackson's style, others said Usha Vance's outfit was much better
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21 Jan 2025, 01:33:55 AM IST

US News Today Live: Elon Musk celebrates ‘King’ Donald Trump's Mars announcement: Viral video

  • A visibly excited Elon Musk responded with both thumbs up in celebration as Donald Trump shared plan to launch American astronauts to plant the American flag on planet Mars
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21 Jan 2025, 01:04:06 AM IST

US News Today Live: Meet Reverend Lorenzo Sewell: Ex-drug dealer's emotional blessing on Donald Trump is viral

  • Lorenzo Sewell, pastor of 180 Church Detroit, took the stage during the second benediction, saying, 'Heavenly father we are so grateful that you gave our 45th and now our 47th president a millimeter miracle.'
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21 Jan 2025, 12:46:05 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump's full speech: Text of the inaugural speech of 47th President of US

  • Here is the full Text of Donald Trump's inaugural speech as 47th President of the United States
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21 Jan 2025, 12:45:38 AM IST

US News Today Live: Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez gets slammed for choice of 'inappropriate' dress at Trump Inauguration Day

  • Several videos and images made into the headlines where social media users even questioned Lauren Sanchez's presence at the prestigious event.
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21 Jan 2025, 12:29:07 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: A sneak peek into celebratory luncheon, seating arrangement to menu

  • Following his oath taking, US President Donald Trump will participate in a ceremony in the president’s signing room and then a luncheon. Take a look at the menu, seating arrangement, and more
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21 Jan 2025, 12:27:11 AM IST

US News Today Live: 'Peacemaker' Donald Trump takes claims for Israel-Hamas ceasefire – ‘my proudest legacy will be…’

  • In his inaugural address, President Trump claimed credit for the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire, asserting his legacy as a 'peacemaker and unifier.' His speech highlighted significant actions to be taken, including a national emergency on immigration and a focus on military strength.
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21 Jan 2025, 12:26:00 AM IST

US News Today Live: From Pat Nixon in 1973 to Melania Trump in 2025 — How US First Ladies looked on their Inauguration Day

  • US First Lady Melania Trump donned a custom navy coat by Adam Lippes along with a matching boater hat by Eric Javits at the US Presidential inauguration on Monday.
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21 Jan 2025, 12:23:55 AM IST

US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: ‘Where is Michelle Obama’ trends online as Barack Obama attends event alone

  • This is not the first time Michelle Obama has skipped an official event, supposed to attend with their husband. Earlier, she skipped former US president Jimmy Carter’s funeral this month.
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