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 | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | | | Good Morning! On this day in 1908, New York City enacted the Sullivan Ordinance, which made it illegal for women to smoke in public. This ordinance was proposed by Alderman Timothy "Little Tim" Sullivan, who had never actually witnessed a woman smoking in public. Yesterday was a historic day in America, and today's edition is filled with news of the inauguration ceremony itself, the first actions taken by the new Trump administration, and even a look at the fashion and celebrities on display. Take our poll below and let us know if you were watching. The Arizona Flyover, our newest state edition, launches today, covering all the news of the Grand Canyon State. If you want to ensure you receive it every weekday morning, click here to automatically subscribe. Today's sponsor is The Voice of the Martyrs, offering a free copy of their book Extreme Devotion. | | | |  Trump Takes Oath, Starts Signing Orders
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, delivering a 30-minute inaugural address outlining his agenda and stating that "the golden age of America begins right now." Read the speech transcript here. Late Monday, Trump began signing a number of sweeping executive orders, including issuing 1,500 pardons to participants in the Jan 6, 2021 mob scene at the Capitol. "They've been treated very unfair," he said. Trump was expected to sign immigration directives ordering the military to assist with border security, suspend refugee admissions, and end birthright citizenship. He was also set to declare a national emergency at the southern border. The president's list also included orders related to gender issues. These orders will require federal policy to recognize only two sexes: male and female, rolling back a number of federal diversity programs. Included among the orders Trump signed Monday were ones halting nearly 80 Biden-era actions and withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organization. See the orders signed here. | Biden Issues Last-Minute Family Pardons In his final hours in office, former President Joe Biden issued pardons to his siblings, their spouses, Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the Jan. 6 investigative committee. Biden cited concerns over politically motivated retribution under Trump's administration, saying the pardons don't imply wrongdoing but were necessary to protect people from "baseless" investigations. The move, unprecedented in scale, drew criticism for its potential impact on future presidential clemency norms. While recipients expressed gratitude, legal experts noted the pardons might compel them to testify in future investigations, limiting their Fifth Amendment protections. | Ohio State Wins National Championship The Ohio State Buckeyes won the college football national championship Monday night, beating the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame 34-23 in the first-ever 12-team playoff format. Both teams struggled to reach the final 12-team playoff field, the 14-1 Irish surviving a week 3 loss to Northern Illinois, and OSU, 13-2, suffering a 13-10 loss to rival Michigan on Thanksgiving weekend, their fourth straight loss to the Wolverines. Monday’s meeting marked the ninth time these two schools faced each other, with their first game occurring in 1935, ending in an 18-13 victory for Notre Dame in Columbus. | |  | | ➤ The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The vote was 99-0. (More) ➤ Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth secured committee approval Monday as the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced his nomination for defense secretary in a party-line vote, sending it to the Senate floor. (More) ➤ John Ratcliffe's CIA director nomination also advanced Monday with a 14-3 Senate Intelligence Committee vote, moving it to the full Senate for confirmation. (More) ➤ The White House named Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director Monday, following Deputy Director Paul Abbate's unexpected retirement, declining to temporarily replace Director Christopher Wray. (More) | | | Flying together with our sponsor 
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➤ Inauguration fashion took center stage in Washington, D.C. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention with a sharply tailored ensemble and a dramatic wide-brimmed hat, while Sen. John Fetterman attended in his trademark shorts. (See Photos) ➤ Monday's inauguration also attracted a number of influential celebrities and industry leaders, including UFC legend Conor McGregor, podcaster Joe Rogan, and country music star Carrie Underwood. (See Celebrities) ➤ Rep. Mike Waltz resigned from the House on Monday, reducing the GOP's slim House majority to 218-215 as he prepares to join President Donald Trump's Cabinet as the national security adviser. (More) Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Say Goodbye To "Storage Full" Errors FOREVER! Instantly back up your priceless memories WITHOUT the frustration of searching and organizing them yourself with the new PhotoStick Mobile! – Easy To Use – Plug it in, then click Backup Now!
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Yesterday's Results: Do you plan to watch the College Football Championship game tonight? - Yes: 52%
- No: 48%
| |  Daily Quote |  | "I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God."
— Donald J. Trump, taking the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. | | |  Today's Trivia Which Constitutional amendment set Jan. 20 as inauguration day? Show me the answer | | |
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