Donald Trump’s key executive orders so far
Donald Trump signed a sweeping set of executive orders shortly after taking office from ending birthright citizenship to freeing the January 6 rioters. Here’s what he did on day one.
The Wall Street Journal
January 6 defendants leave prison as Trump’s broad pardons draw sharp reactions
More than 200 people convicted of the Capitol Hill riots have been released from custody within 12 hours of the US President’s inauguration.
Pete Hegseth routinely passed out from alcohol abuse, witness says
A former relative has dished the dirt in a sworn statement on the past behaviour of President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon.
US tech leaders pledging up to $US500bn for AI investment
The joint venture deal — massive even by Silicon Valley standards — includes OpenAI and Oracle among the companies involved.
Hamas is effectively back in control in Gaza
The US-designated terrorist group remains the dominant power in the Palestinian territory as ceasefire highlights who controls the streets of Gaza.
‘Failed to defend the citizens’: Israel’s military chief Herzi Halevi resigns
After months of disagreements with Benjamin Netanyahu on how to handle the war in Gaza, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi signals his departure after making ‘significant achievements’.
Populists and tech barons: the new exceptionalists
In aligning US policy with the needs of the most dynamic, future-facing elements in the economy, the MAGA movement and its new-found technology allies may be more consequential than many critics understand.
Cattle gallstones, worth twice as much as gold, drive a global smuggling frenzy
A prized ingredient in China’s $60 billion traditional medicine industry, gallstones have become the must-have item among underground traders and slaughterhouse workers in Brazil and Australia who pilfer the stones while on the job.
Trump signs executive orders focused on the border, energy
Incoming president called for review of economic ties with China, trade deficits and unfair currency policies.
Take a sneak peek inside Donald Trump’s Oval Office 2.0
A tray of pens was on the Resolute Desk to sign executive orders, and the valet button used for ordering Diet Cokes back in place. The most exclusive office in the US was ready for business.
Biden issues last-minute pardons to Fauci, others ahead of Trump inauguration
Trump previously vowed to press Justice Department to prosecute people he considered part of a political opposition.
Biden issues last-minute pardons to Fauci, others
Trump vowed to press the Justice Department to prosecute people he considered to be part of a political opposition.
Journal writers look ahead to Trump 47
Our hopes, fears and expectations for the first non-consecutive White House term in 132 years.
Israel enters truce stronger but with unfulfilled goal: destroy Hamas
But country could face years of fighting to keep adversaries contained.
TikTok restores service in US as Trump says he’ll save it
TikTok is restoring service to its app after Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to reinstate the app in the US and wanted the country to have an ownership position in it.
Who are the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas?
Romi Gonen was taken from the Nova music festival, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari were taken from their homes in kibbutz Kfar Aza.
Inside the Gaza deal: How a New York real estate developer took on Netanyahu and Hamas
After months of false starts and foot-dragging, envoy Steve Witkoff, carrying a message from Donald Trump, broke through the impasse in long-futile ceasefire talks.
An indoor inauguration is good news for the Secret Service
The decision to move the Washington ceremony indoors because of the frigid weather could hand the embattled Secret Service a gift in preparing for the high-level security event.
Trump tells advisers he wants to visit China as President
The possibility of a visit to China after Trump takes office comes as the president-elect has threatened to impose stiff tariffs on Chinese imports.
Israel, Gaza and Egypt prepare for ceasefire
Israel’s military has set up sites to receive hostages while aid groups prepare to use the ceasefire to increase deliveries into Gaza.
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