Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President in Historic Return to Power
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic political comeback, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, marking the beginning of a second, nonconsecutive term. The ceremony, which took place inside the Capitol building, was attended by an array of influential figures,…
Trump Readies Over 200 Executive Orders for First Day in Office
WASHINGTON — In what is being described as an unprecedented move, President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to sign more than 200 executive actions on his first day in office, according to reports from Fox News Digital and ABC News.This ambitious slate of executive orders will focus on a range of…
President Jimmy Carter Laid to Rest on His Beloved Peanut Farm
PLAINS, GA — The late President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest Thursday evening at his family’s peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, bringing an end to nearly a week of state funeral services. The private burial was attended only by Carter’s closest family members, marking a quiet and personal farewell…
Supreme Court Seems Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to support a law that would ban TikTok in the United States starting January 19, unless the app’s China-based parent company agrees to sell it.During a high-stakes hearing that pitted free speech rights against national security considerations, the justices seemed inclined to…
Court Denies Effort to Block Release of Jack Smith’s Final Report on Trump Investigations
WASHINGTON (NW) — A panel of judges from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an attempt to prevent the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump.The ruling came after U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had temporarily blocked the report’s…
Over 10,000 Structures Destroyed, Death Toll Rises in LA Fire
LOS ANGELES (NW) — The Palisades Fire, which has already claimed the lives of at least five individuals, continues to spread eastward toward the 405 Freeway and the San Fernando Valley, forcing additional evacuation orders and warnings in neighborhoods such as Brentwood and Encino.The Getty Center, an iconic cultural institution…
New York Judge Sentences Donald Trump to “Unconditional Discharge” in Hush Money Case
NEW YORK — A New York judge on Friday sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he is now legally a convicted felon under New York state law but will face no further penalties. The sentencing, which comes just 10 days before Trump…
Study Finds Vegans are More Likely to be Depressed
A new study suggests that vegans may face a higher risk of depression due to their consumption of plant-based milks, such as soy and almond milk. In contrast, those who drink semi-skimmed milk may have a lower risk of both anxiety and depression.The research, which followed over 350,000 participants in…