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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 28.01.2025.

It displays 328 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

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Trump's administration attempted to freeze federal funding nationwide, affecting grants and loans across agencies. By early afternoon, reports emerged of Medicaid payment portals failing in multiple states. The White House's new press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, struggled to clarify exemptions while announcing broader access for conservative media.

Immigration enforcement intensified as DHS Secretary Noem joined NYC raids personally, leading to the capture of a Tren de Aragua gang leader. The raids expanded nationwide while deportation flights to Colombia resumed under the previous day's agreement.

By evening, a federal judge temporarily blocked the funding freeze until February 3, as the White House offered federal workers seven months' salary to quit voluntarily. The administration continued its institutional reorganization, confirming Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary and facing lawsuits over the removal of Trump investigation prosecutors.

Markets remained unstable following the previous day's DeepSeek-triggered tech selloff.
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00:01Smith's Team Purged

The newspapers report on two major developments: Trump's Justice Department fires over a dozen officials who worked on Jack Smith's Trump investigations (CNN, NPR, AP, USA Today, Washington Post, Epoch Times), with termination letters citing inability to implement the president's agenda. Meanwhile, Trump seeks broad presidential immunity from state court civil suits (ABC), while his administration considers creating a national AI laboratory similar to the Manhattan Project (Breitbart) amid China's DeepSeek advances (The Atlantic).
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02:10Prosecutors Purged as Bessent Takes Treasury

The newspapers report on recent changes at the Department of Justice, where officials involved in Trump's prosecutions have been fired (AP, CNN, NYT, Newsweek). A new Treasury Secretary, billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, has been confirmed by Senate (Common Dreams, OANN). Trump announces plans for new tariffs on semiconductors, steel, and pharmaceuticals (Epoch Times), while expressing concerns about China's DeepSeek AI developments (NBC).
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Yahoo! News

Migrants live in fear as crackdown threatens temporary status program

For many immigrants in the country legally with temporary status, a sense of stability shattered when Donald Trump became president.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting DEI, COVID expulsions, trans troops

President Trump approved a series of executive orders including one removing diversity, equity and inclusion from the military.
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Yahoo! News

Migrants live in fear as crackdown threatens temporary status program

For many immigrants in the country legally with temporary status, a sense of stability shattered when Donald Trump became president.
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04:34Grants Freeze as AI Stocks Drop

The newspapers report on two major developments since the last overview. Trump's administration has significantly expanded its actions: removing federal grants (Washington Post, HuffPost), announcing new tariffs (USA Today, Epoch Times), and signing military orders affecting transgender troops and DEI policies (CBS, AP). A presentation by Chinese firm DeepSeek causes US tech stocks to plunge (CNN, Newsweek), marking what sources call a 'Sputnik moment' in AI development.
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Yahoo! News

Trump signs executive orders targeting DEI, COVID expulsions, trans troops

President Trump approved a series of executive orders including one removing diversity, equity and inclusion from the military.
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Yahoo! News

Trump signs orders targeting military DEI, COVID expulsions, trans troops

President Trump approved a series of executive orders including one removing diversity, equity and inclusion from the military.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders suspension of all federal loans and grants

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders pause of all federal loans and grants

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Yahoo! News

Trump enacts military policy changes, targets transgender troops

One of Trump's executive orders said that expressing a "gender identity" different from an individual's sex at birth did not meet military standards.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders pause of all federal loans and grants

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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10:35All Federal Aid Frozen

The newspapers report on three major developments: Trump's White House orders a sweeping pause in federal grants and loans, excluding Social Security and Medicare (NYTimes, Yahoo, Washington Post, HuffPost). Military policy changes include new orders on transgender troops and DEI practices (Epoch Times, CBS, AP). China's AI advancement through DeepSeek continues to impact US markets and tech leadership (Newsweek, CNN).
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13:06Aid Freeze Hits as NYC Raids Begin

The newspapers report on three major developments since the last overview: The White House orders a sweeping freeze of federal financial aid programs, excluding Social Security and Medicare (ABC, NBC, Newsweek, Yahoo). ICE begins major deportation raids in New York City (Fox, NY Post). Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland negotiations and immigration (NYTimes), while Britain claims historical right of first refusal over the territory (NPR). Meanwhile, Los Angeles wildfires prompt wealthy residents to install private fire hydrants (LA Times).
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Yahoo! News

White House orders sweeping freeze of federal aid, sparking confusion

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Yahoo! News

White House pauses all federal loans and grants

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14:42Federal Aid Freezes as NYC Raids Start

The newspapers report on an immediate federal aid freeze ordered by the White House, potentially affecting trillions in grants and loans (ABC, CBS, CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP, Yahoo). ICE deportation raids begin in New York City with DHS leadership present (Fox, NY Post). Conflicting reports emerge about military deployment to California over water rights, with some sources claiming Trump's announcement is false (Breitbart, Common Dreams, Daily Beast).
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16:27Trillion Dollar Freeze Takes Hold

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's federal funding freeze, with multiple sources detailing the pause in grants and loans (ABC, Boston Globe, NBC, NYTimes, AP, USA Today, OANN). Immigration enforcement intensifies as DHS Secretary Noem joins NYC raids, where a Tren de Aragua leader was arrested (NY Post, Daily Wire). Microsoft enters talks to acquire TikTok (ABC), while Sen. Gary Peters announces he won't seek reelection in 2026 (Epoch Times).
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Yahoo! News

White House pauses all federal loans and grants, sparking confusion

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Yahoo! News

White House orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

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Yahoo! News

White House pauses all federal loans and grants

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Yahoo! News

White House pauses all federal loans and grants, sparking confusion

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and officers on the streets of New York City. The newly sworn DHS secretary said she was in New York to get the “dirtbags off the streets.”
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Yahoo! News

White House pauses all federal loans and grants

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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17:53Grant Freeze Hits Cancer Research, Elderly Aid

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's pause of federal grants and loans, with new details emerging about its impact on cancer research, elderly meals, and suicide hotlines (CNN, Common Dreams, ABC, Boston Globe). DHS Secretary Noem personally joins ICE raids in NYC, using harsh rhetoric against immigrants (Breitbart, Newsweek). The Atlantic suggests these simultaneous policy moves are designed to overwhelm opposition.
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Yahoo! News

White House orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Yahoo! News

White House pauses all federal loans and grants

In a two-page memo, President Trump's budget office ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments — with the exception of Social Security and Medicare.
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Donald Trump is pushing an elite-driven school privatization project that is deeply unpopular with his base. It offers a golden political opportunity for Democrats, if only they would seize it.
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18:50Press Secretary Takes Stage as Funds Freeze

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's first White House press briefing of his new term, led by youngest-ever press secretary Karoline Leavitt (ABC, Fox, Washington Post, AP). The federal funding freeze continues to dominate coverage, with non-profits filing lawsuits and constitutional questions arising (CNN, NPR, NYTimes). In a family dispute, Caroline Kennedy opposes RFK Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary, calling him a "predator" (NY Post, Daily Beast).
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Yahoo! News

Immigration crackdown also targets legal ways to enter the U.S.

The Trump administration has quietly closed pathways for vetting and legally admitting hundreds of thousands of people fleeing troubled parts of the world.
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Trump got what he wanted with Colombia. Could tactics come back to bite him?

Stoking confrontations to show strength, President Trump risks alienating allies and aiding China.
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Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle had the opportunity to ask one of the first questions at the first White House press briefing of the new administration, as the Trump White House made it clear that it is restoring press passes to journalists revoked during the previous administration and opening up the briefing room to new media voices.
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New White House memo details programs spared from funding freeze

Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security would be exempted, along with student loans and nutrition support, a follow-up document said.
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19:46Funding Freeze Clarified as New Media Enters Briefing Room

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's funding freeze fallout, with clarifications that Medicare, Social Security, and student aid remain unaffected (Yahoo, USA Today, Epoch Times). The first White House briefing under press secretary Leavitt addressed the mysterious New Jersey drones, confirming FAA authorization (ABC, Fox, NY Post), while announcing new media access policies including podcasters and influencers (AP, Breitbart, Daily Wire).
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Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary, made her debut in the briefing room on Tuesday, saying that podcasters and social media influencers could apply to participate in future briefings.
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20:49Medicaid Portals Crash Nationwide

The newspapers report extensively on a federal funding freeze controversy, with new details about Medicaid payment portals being down across all states (Common Dreams, ABC, NYTimes). The White House attempts to clarify the scope of the freeze, stating it won't affect Medicare and Social Security (Boston Globe, Yahoo), though organizations report inability to access funds (CNN). The administration's new press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, addresses these concerns while opening briefing access to new media voices (AP, Breitbart).
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22:17Judge Blocks Trillion Dollar Freeze

The newspapers report extensively on a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump's federal funding freeze (ABC, Boston Globe, AP, HuffPost). This comes amid widespread confusion about the scope and legality of the order (CNN, NYTimes, Newsweek), with economists warning of potential catastrophic effects (Newsweek). Separately, Trump issues a new executive order banning transgender troops from military service (NPR), described as more restrictive than his first-term policy.
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23:05Judge Freezes the Freeze

The newspapers extensively report on a federal judge's temporary block of Trump's federal funding freeze until February 3 (Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, USA Today, Washington Post). Organizations warned of potential "catastrophic harm" from cutting grants to nonprofits, universities, and local governments (USA Today, NPR). In family politics, Caroline Kennedy strongly opposes RFK Jr.'s nomination for health secretary, calling him a "predator" (Mother Jones, NYTimes). Kansas faces what CDC calls the largest tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history (OAN).
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Yahoo! News

Immigration crackdown also targets legal ways to enter the U.S.

The Trump administration has quietly closed pathways for vetting and legally admitting hundreds of thousands of people fleeing troubled parts of the world.
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Yahoo! News

White House's freeze on federal grants and loans delayed by federal judge

The temporary block from U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan came minutes before the hold was scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday.
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Yahoo! News

Federal judge pauses White House's freeze on federal grants and loans

The temporary block from U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan came minutes before the hold was scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday.
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Yahoo! News

White House's freeze on federal grants and loans delayed by federal judge

The temporary block from U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan came minutes before the hold was scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday.
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