Politics

Trump repeals 2023 memo barring Arctic oil drilling in some 16 million acres

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday repealing a 2023 memo from former President Joe Biden that barred oil drilling in some 16 million acres in the Arctic, the White House announced. Trump repealed... Read More.

Trump revokes Biden executive order on addressing AI risks

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that sought to reduce the risks that artificial intelligence poses to consumers, workers and national security. Biden’s order required developers of AI systems that pose risks... Read More.

New Jersey governor urges Trump to review New York City’s congestion pricing plan

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

By David Shepardson (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday asked President Donald Trump to reexamine the federal government’s approval of New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program that began on Jan. 5. Murphy, a Democrat, said the program is... Read More.

Trump says he will pardon ‘a lot’ of people charged in Jan. 6 attack

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Monday he will pardon “a lot” of people charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, moving to deliver on a promise often voiced on the campaign trail. Speaking to supporters at Washington’s Capital One... Read More.

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state. The Senate backed Rubio by a vote of 99-0, days after the long-term member of... Read More.

Melania’s big hat plays starring role in Trump’s Inauguration Day

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

By Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) – As President Donald Trump entered the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to be sworn into office on Monday, he moved to kiss the cheek of his wife Melania but was blocked by a wide-brimmed hat that the First... Read More.

Trump says he’ll roll back Biden executive actions, freeze government hiring

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will revoke nearly 80 executive actions of the previous Biden administration, with the Republican leader adding that he also will implement an immediate freeze on new regulations and hiring. “I’ll revoke nearly 80 destructive and... Read More.

Trump stirs curiosity online after not placing hand on Bible during oath

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand on the two Bibles that his wife Melania held as she stood by his side.... Read More.

New Jersey governor urges Trump to review New York City congestion pricing plan

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday asked President Donald Trump to reexamine the federal government’s approval of New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program that began on Jan. 5. Murphy, a Democrat, said the program is a “disaster... Read More.

Trump taps Republican Uyeda as acting SEC chair, White House says

Monday, January 20 by SRN News

(Reuters) – Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump has tapped Mark Uyeda, a Republican member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to be acting chair of the agency, the White House said Monday. Uyeda takes over from Gary Gensler, former President... Read More.