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24.01.2025The Day FEMA Dies in Fire

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 24.01.2025.

It displays 284 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.01.2025The Day FEMA Dies in Fire
Trump's plan to dismantle FEMA emerged during his visit to hurricane-damaged North Carolina, linking federal disaster aid to state policy changes. The announcement preceded his California visit, where he demanded voter ID laws as a condition for wildfire assistance.

Immigration enforcement intensified with deportation flights beginning and reports of ICE conducting operations in sanctuary cities. Chicago officials turned away ICE agents from schools, while Newark's mayor protested warrantless raids.

The Saudi Crown Prince pledged $600B in US investments during a presidential call, while federal agencies struggled with Trump's DEI ban implementation. The ATF faced accusations of circumventing the order.

By evening, Gavin Newsom's conciliatory tone during Trump's LA visit marked a shift from earlier rhetoric, as the governor acknowledged needing federal support for worsening wildfires. The Pentagon confirmed Admiral Linda Fagan's dismissal as the highest-ranking woman in military service.
24.01.2025

00:10Secret Files Unlocked, Hegseth Advances

The newspapers extensively report on Trump's order to declassify assassination files of JFK, RFK, and MLK (ABC, NY Post, Boston Globe, Epoch Times). Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination advances despite a disclosed $50,000 payment to a sexual assault accuser (AP, Daily Beast, HuffPost, OAN). Trump's birthright citizenship order remains blocked by federal courts (USA Today, CNN, NPR).
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Yahoo! News

Release of assassination files by Trump opens window into nation's biggest mysteries

The president declassified documents on the history-changing killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
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03:37Hegseth's Payment Surfaces

The newspapers report on major developments regarding Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination, with details emerging about a $50,000 payment to an accuser (CBS, Boston Globe, HuffPost). Multiple sources cover Trump's order to declassify assassination files of JFK, RFK, and MLK (Yahoo, Epoch Times). Wildfires continue to affect Southern California schools and communities (LA Times, Mother Jones), while the NIH faces operational disruptions under new Trump directives (NPR).
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The new US president has so far refrained from acting on his threat to slap hefty tariffs on China, signaling he is willing to talk and cut deals. But can the honeymoon last?
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10:41Immigration Orders Meet Court Walls

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first days back in office, with multiple actions on immigration: expelling migrants admitted under Biden (NYTimes), causing panic in immigrant communities (Boston Globe), and facing a court block on birthright citizenship (AP). His statements on NATO and Ukraine reveal a transactional foreign policy approach (CNN, WSJ, USA Today). New developments include pardons for pro-life activists (Breitbart) and planned visits to LA wildfire zones (ABC, Fox).
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Yahoo! News

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's order banning birthright citizenship

U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour's ruling came after four states said the move to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
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Yahoo! News

Trump visiting Calif. wildfire zones, pushes to withhold aid

The president will tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the disaster.
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Yahoo! News

Spotlight on 3 historic U.S. assassinations after Trump orders release of files

The president declassified documents on the history-changing killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Yahoo! News

Release of assassination files by Trump may open window into nation's big mysteries

The president declassified documents on the history-changing killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Yahoo! News

Spotlight on 3 historic U.S. assassinations after Trump orders release of files

The president declassified documents on the history-changing killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Yahoo! News

Trump visiting Calif. wildfire zones, pushes to withhold aid

The president will tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the disaster.
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Yahoo! News

Spotlight on 3 historic U.S. assassinations after Trump orders release of files

The president declassified documents on the history-changing killings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
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12:59DEI Falls, Deportations Rise

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new actions against DEI programs, with a directive warning private employers (Boston Globe) and revoking a 1965 anti-discrimination rule (CBS). Immigration enforcement intensifies with deportation flights beginning (Fox News), leading to controversy over US citizens being detained (Daily Beast). New developments include the FTC limiting public input on corporate pricing (Common Dreams) and concerns over LA's failing water system during wildfires (LA Times).
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A Jacobin investigation reveals how Iraq’s southern marshes, the birthplace of early civilization, face ruin from environmental and political mismanagement. As the water disappears, so too does a 5,000-year-old culture.
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Yahoo! News

Trump visiting Calif. wildfire zones, pushes to withhold aid

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Yahoo! News

Spotlight on 3 historic U.S. assassinations after Trump orders release of files

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15:05Deportations Begin, LA Burns

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first week actions, with deportation flights beginning (Fox News, Daily Wire, USA Today) and some immigrants reportedly self-deporting (The Blaze). Natural disasters demand attention as Los Angeles faces fire threats with incoming rain (LA Times, USA Today). New developments include orders to declassify COVID origins intel (Breitbart), concerns about federal data infrastructure (NPR, HuffPost), and CNN's announced layoffs (OAN). The MLK family responds to assassination files declassification (NY Post, Yahoo).
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The prospect of mass deportations stands to seriously hinder many industries that rely on undocumented migrants, including those who will rebuild fire-ravaged Los Angeles
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HuffPost
'EGREGIOUS' I.C.E. RAIDS — OFFICIALS: CITIZENS SWEPT UP...
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16:26Raids and Fires: Trump's Double Tour

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's visits to disaster zones, with planned stops in fire-ravaged Los Angeles and hurricane-affected North Carolina (ABC, LA Times, Fox, USA Today). Immigration enforcement continues to dominate coverage, with reports of US citizens being caught in ICE raids (HuffPost, Daily Beast) and analysis of economic impacts of mass deportations (CNN). Meanwhile, Elon Musk faces criticism over his response to a salute controversy (NPR, AP).
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Yahoo! News

Trump visiting Calif. wildfire zones, pushes to withhold aid

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17:29FEMA's Final Hours?

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's visit to disaster zones, with a new focus on his proposal to dismantle FEMA and transfer emergency response to states (ABC, Boston Globe, AP, Fox). Immigration enforcement continues to generate coverage, with Newark's mayor protesting warrantless ICE raids (Common Dreams, Washington Post). Trade tensions emerge with Canada as Trudeau warns of retaliatory tariffs (Epoch Times). RFK Jr.'s intervention in Samoa's measles crisis gains attention (NBC).
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President Donald Trump has removed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security detail. This comes after the president stated that government officials should not have infinite security.
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Hitching the evangelical wagon to Donald Trump has meant unhitching it from the life and teachings of Jesus.
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Yahoo! News

What is DEI, and why is Trump cracking down on it?

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses – and now across the federal government.
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Los Angeles Times
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Yahoo! News

Health researchers alarmed as White House pauses travel, communications

The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. "Everything is basically in chaos," said one cancer researcher.
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18:41FEMA's Death Warrant

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's proposed dismantling of FEMA during his visit to hurricane-hit North Carolina (AP, Fox, USA Today, Boston Globe, Epoch Times). He's also leveraging federal wildfire aid to California for political concessions (CNN, Newsweek). New developments include the removal of Dr. Fauci's security detail (ABC, OAN) and health research disruptions due to communication freezes (Yahoo). Democrats struggle to form a unified opposition message (NYTimes), while AOC calls for more aggressive working-class advocacy (Common Dreams).
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Yahoo! News

Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire aid, threatens to end FEMA

Trump also said he'll have RNC Chair Michael Whatley work on hurricane relief instead of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Los Angeles Times
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Yahoo! News

Health researchers alarmed as White House pauses travel, communications

The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. "Everything is basically in chaos," said one cancer researcher.
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Yahoo! News

Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire aid, threatens to end FEMA

Trump also said he'll have RNC Chair Michael Whatley work on hurricane relief instead of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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19:37FEMA's Execution Order

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's proposal to dismantle FEMA through executive order during his visits to disaster zones (AP, NPR, Yahoo, Epoch Times, USA Today). He demands California implement voter ID laws as a condition for wildfire aid (CNN, Newsweek, Yahoo). New developments include the firing of Admiral Linda Fagan, the highest-ranking woman in military (Daily Beast), and federal agencies allegedly circumventing Trump's DEI ban (Fox News, Slate). Hamas announces plans to release four female Israeli soldiers (WSJ).
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US president suggests he may soon abolish the agency and instead send money directly to states to manage their own disaster relief efforts
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20:41FEMA's Death Knell

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's plans to dismantle FEMA, with multiple sources covering his statements during visits to disaster zones (CNN, HuffPost, Daily Wire, Epoch Times, Breitbart). Immigration enforcement generates significant coverage, with Chicago officials turning away ICE from schools (ABC, Boston Globe, Washington Post). New Justice Department policies show reduced enforcement at reproductive health facilities (AP), while the Kennedy family disputes the release of JFK assassination files (NY Post).
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The Atlantic
I’ve been fighting this charge for half my life.
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Yahoo! News

Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire aid as he visits North Carolina

Trump also said he'll have RNC Chair Michael Whatley work on hurricane relief instead of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Yahoo! News

Trump demands voter ID law for Calif. fire aid, threatens FEMA during N.C. visit

Trump also said he'll have RNC Chair Michael Whatley work on hurricane relief instead of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Yahoo! News

Trump demands California voter ID law for wildfire aid, threatens to end FEMA

Trump also said he'll have RNC Chair Michael Whatley work on hurricane relief instead of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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21:46FEMA's Death Comes with Saudi Gold

The newspapers report extensively on Trump touring disaster zones while announcing plans to abolish FEMA (AP, CNN, Washington Post, Yahoo, Breitbart). He demands California implement voter ID laws for wildfire aid (Yahoo, Newsweek). New developments include released January 6 participants announcing plans to campaign for GOP (Daily Beast), and Saudi Arabia pledging $600B investment in US (OANN). Democrats continue struggling with unified opposition messaging (NYTimes).
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