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 | Monday, January 20, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1981, the Iran hostage crisis ended with 52 American hostages freed after 444 days in captivity, on the same day Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States. More than two decades later, it's Inauguration Day again, with President Donald Trump taking the oath of office on another freezing cold day in Washington. You can find a schedule of events in our top story below. For our part, we're excited to announce that our newest state edition, The Arizona Flyover, will launch tomorrow, offering daily coverage of news and events across the Grand Canyon State. You can sign up to start receiving it automatically by clicking here. We're sponsored today by Pacaso, offering an investment opportunity. | | | |  Trump Inauguration Today
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in for his second term as president today inside the Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures—the first time in 40 years the inauguration has not been held outside. Trump and First Lady Melania will attend a church service at St. John's Episcopal and then have tea with Joe and Jill Biden before the inauguration. Here's a schedule of the day's events. Trump was welcomed to Washington on Saturday with fireworks and hosted a MAGA rally on Sunday night. The GOP is distributing 220,000 Inauguration Day tickets but many more are expected to show up. Inaugural events are drawing crowds of performers and celebrities, from Kid Rock and Carrie Underwood to billionaire tech moguls to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. | TikTok Restores U.S. Service TikTok restored service on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order Monday to delay a federal ban. Read an explanation of the legal complexities here. The app went offline Saturday night when the law requiring ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations took effect. App stores and internet service providers faced daily fines of $5,000 for every user who accessed TikTok—penalties that could amount to billions of dollars. Trump proposed a joint venture giving the U.S. a 50% ownership stake, while Chinese officials have reportedly discussed selling TikTok to Elon Musk. Other potential buyers include billionaire Frank McCourt and "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary, who reportedly met with Trump to gain his support for a bid. | Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Goes Into Effect Three Israeli hostages were released by Hamas on Sunday as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect. The hostages, three women who appeared in good health, were greeted by their mothers and by large crowds celebrating the handover. You can see photos here. Ninety Palestinian prisoners were also released. Many who had been displaced since the start of the war began returning to Rafah as the ceasefire deal held throughout the day. President Joe Biden addressed the nation after the hostage release, saying, "Today, the guns in Gaza have gone silent," while Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Michael Herzog, credited President-elect Donald Trump for making the ceasefire happen. | |  | | ➤ Outgoing President Joe Biden received a 37% approval rating from Americans for his work over the last four years—by far the lowest of any recent Democratic president. (See Poll) ➤ The Senate is expected to pass the Laken Riley Act today, mandating federal detention of illegal immigrants accused of certain crimes, with many Democrats crossing the aisle to vote for it. (More) ➤ The Congressional Progressive Staff Association withdrew its request to work only 32 hours a week after it drew criticism from lawmakers. (See Details) | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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➤ The Trump administration is reviewing plans for Chicago Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, incoming border czar Tom Homan announced. Operations could begin Tuesday. (See Details) ➤ President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term today with only a quarter of his staff in place—about 300 fewer than he had in 2017. The administration must fill over 4,000 political appointee positions. (More) ➤ Approximately 5,000 demonstrators—far below the expected 50,000 and significantly fewer than in 2017—protested Trump's inauguration Saturday in Washington, D.C. (See Details) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The #1 Oil and Gas Income Play for 2025 – It's NOT a stock, bond or private company… But this little-known alternative investment could hand you BIG MONTHLY INCOME from the oil and gas surge in 2025. (See It Here) | |  | | ➤ The U.S. budget deficit grew to $710.9 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, nearly 40% higher than the same period last year. The deficit is projected to hit $1.9 trillion in fiscal 2025. (See Details) ➤ Wine sales declined by 6% in 2024, the sharpest drop among alcoholic beverages. The industry has been experiencing a consistent downturn since 2020. (More) ➤ Soup maker Progresso has launched Soup Drops, a hard candy that comes in classic soup flavors and is marketed as "soup you can suck on." (See Details) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ The Gaming Company Eyeing VR's Throne The VR gaming revolution is here, with the market growing 837% by 2032 – and AEXLAB is aiming for the top. Their flagship title, VAIL VR, boasts 1,693% user growth and a 4.8-star rating from 20,000+ reviews. Backed by top investors, they're shaping VR's future. Become an early investor today. This is a paid advertisement for AEXLAB's Regulation CF offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.aexlab.com | |  | | ➤ Researchers have discovered potential "sunken worlds" in Earth's mantle, but due to their surprising location apart from where tectonic plates meet, their true identity is unclear. (See Details) ➤ Artificial intelligence engines can't pass high-level history exams, with the highest-performing large language model scoring only 46%, essentially the same as guessing, a new study shows. (More) ➤ Archaeologists unearthed a fifth- to sixth-century Anglo-Saxon cemetery in southeastern England, uncovering an intricately decorated sword with runes and a gold-plated hilt. (See Sword) | |  | | 
| | ➤ Ex-CIA employee Asif Rahman admitted leaking Israeli retaliation plans against Iran online. Sentencing for the espionage case is set for May 15. (More) ➤ Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a comprehensive 20-year strategic partnership, strengthening trade, defense, and cultural ties. (See Details) ➤ South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested, sparking riots. Defiant, he refuses to answer questions about last month's martial law declaration. (More) | | |  | | ➤ A historic violin crafted by Antonio Stradivari is set to be auctioned in New York next month, expected to fetch $18 million to fund music student scholarships. (See Violin) ➤ The Minnesota Ice Festival's ice maze earned a Guinness World Record on Friday as the world's largest, kicking off festivities featuring live music, food trucks, ice games, and intricate sculptures. (See Video) ➤ A viral video of a hopping ermine, also called a stoat, charmed millions online. This small, weasel-like mammal sports a white winter coat and black-tipped tail. (Watch Video) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Billionaires wanted it, but 66,737 everyday investors got it first… and profited. One platform is taking on the billionaires at their own game, buying up and offering shares of some of history's most prized blue-chip artworks for its investors. In just the last few years, those investors realized representative annualized net returns like +17.6%, +17.8%, and +21.5% (among assets held 1+ year). It's easy to get started, but offerings can sell out in minutes. However, The Flyover readers can skip the waitlist to join with this exclusive link. | |  | | Do you plan to watch the College Football Championship game tonight? - Yes
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| |  Daily Quote |  | "I wonder how blue-collar Americans would feel about white-collar workers demanding a 32-hour workweek."
— Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) in response to Congressional staffers requesting shorter work weeks | | |  Today's Trivia In what city did the first presidential inauguration take place? Show me the answer | | |
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