Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims

January 22, 2025 - 8:05am EST
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Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Jan 22 - 12:36am EST

Employees in the programs will be placed on paid administrative leave. Agencies have the next few days to submit reports on how they are complying with the orders, including plans to fire them.

Jan 21 - 9:17pm EST

Ulbricht operated the anonymous digital marketplace known as Silk Road when law enforcement arrested him. The pardon fulfills a campaign pledge Trump made to Ulbricht's Libertarian supporters.

Jan 21 - 9:13pm EST

Hegseth was voted out of committee Monday along party lines. The Senate is expected to take up his nomination soon; it is unclear how these new allegations will alter the trajectory of his nomination.

Jan 21 - 8:15pm EST

Trump said those prosecuted for the attack on the U.S. Capitol had served long enough, and he sought to shift criticism to a set of preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden.

Jan 21 - 6:51pm EST

At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

Jan 21 - 4:56pm EST

With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways.

Jan 21 - 4:43pm EST

President Trump says he's looking at Feb.1 as the day when he'll slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico -- two countries his first administration negotiated a trade deal with.

Jan 21 - 4:38pm EST

The memo rescinds a Biden administration guideline that created "protected areas" consisting of places where "children gather, disaster or emergency relief sites, and social services establishments."

Jan 21 - 4:37pm EST

President Trump made good on his promise yesterday and announced withdrawal of US from the WHO. Today, we hear from the global health world for reaction. Reporter: Tanis; Editor: Davis