On his first day in office, President Donald Trump made significant changes within the intelligence community, stripping security clearances from 50 former officials, including retired Air Force General and former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden. The move was part of Trump's efforts to address what many conservatives viewed as entrenched anti-Trump sentiment within the intelligence and defense establishments.
As extreme cold temperatures forced President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony indoors, conservatives gathered to celebrate the historic event at the J20 MAGA Watch Party. Hosted by Human Events and Europe’s largest conservative news station, TV Republika, the event took place at the RiverView Ballroom at Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland.
The Supreme Court debated a Texas law requiring age verification for accessing pornography websites, with justices divided over the standard of scrutiny needed to assess its constitutionality.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) declared that he will not be voting for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) to maintain his speakership, comparing him to former Speaker Paul Ryan.
A Texas school district removed the Bible from its libraries, arguing that it falls under a state law banning "sexually explicit" material in public school libraries. The district has since reevaluated its decision.