As President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term on Monday, a group of leftist protesters gathered in Washington, DC, staging a demonstration that included a grim and provocative display. The group, estimated to be between 250 and 300 people, convened at Meridian Hill, also known as Malcolm X Park, with a fake guillotine as the centerpiece of their protest.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in riot gear temporarily closed the international bridge to Mexico just before President Donald Trump took the oath of office. During his inaugural address, President Trump declared his intent to take immediate and decisive action on border security, including plans to declare a state of emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and to end the Biden-era CBP One immigration app.
On Monday, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, unveiled a proposal to reintroduce a tariff-focused system for funding the federal government, which he referred to as the “External Revenue Service.” Lutnick announced the initiative at a rally in Washington following Trump’s inauguration, calling it a cornerstone of the administration’s plan to restore American economic greatness.
European Union Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced that the European Commission is weighing a ban on PFAS, also called “forever chemicals," in consumer products.
The Logansport Police Department (LPD) has placed one of its officers on administrative leave following allegations of child neglect. The officer is reportedly implicated in a disturbing incident where a child in their care was forced to stand outside in freezing temperatures while holding a humiliating sign.
Emily Damari, one of three Israeli hostages freed from captivity in Gaza, endured a harrowing ordeal during her 471 days in Hamas custody. Israeli media reports, citing her family, revealed that Damari lost two fingers during her abduction by Hamas.
Authorities in Cochise County, Arizona, have revealed details about a significant ammunition bust involving tens of thousands of rounds. The operation, which took place in mid-January, was part of a coordinated multi-agency effort targeting illegal activities along Interstate 10.
