Southwest states certify election results after the process led to controversy in previous years

President Trump signs executive orders on day one of his presidency to secure the southern border, pulling the security clearances of over 50 national security officials who claimed Hunter Biden's laptop had Russian ties. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham suggested withdrawing the security clearances of officials including James Clapper Jr. and John Brennan. Trump also signed over 200 executive orders, including withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and addressing the cost of living crisis. Full Article

In a prisoner exchange with the Taliban, one American detained in Afghanistan, Ryan Corbett, was released after being wrongfully held for 894 days, confirmed by his family. The exchange involved releasing American citizens in exchange for Khan Muhammad, an Afghan Taliban member serving a life sentence in California for narcoterrorism and heroin distribution. The Corbett family expressed gratitude for his return while also mentioning the ongoing wait for the release of other Americans still detained...

Adm. Linda Lee Fagan has been terminated as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard due to concerns over border security, recruitment issues, and an "erosion of trust." Fagan faced criticism for leadership deficiencies, operational failures, and a focus on diversity initiatives over strategic objectives. She was responsible for overseeing global Coast Guard operations and personnel, including active-duty, reserve, and civilian members, as well as Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers. Full Article

The suspect in a robbery at a Subway restaurant in Exposition Park was armed with a gun and a green pool noodle, as reported by Los Angeles police. Witnesses described the suspect as a white male dressed in all black, including a black ski mask. The suspect stole money from the restaurant and fled on foot eastbound on MLK Boulevard. Full Article

The Biden administration secured the release of two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William Wallace McKenty, in a prisoner swap with the Taliban for Khan Mohammed, who was imprisoned in the U.S. on narcotics charges. Corbett, known for his publicized case, returned to Afghanistan to assist his business before being captured, while McKenty's identity was kept private at his family's request. The U.S. also sought to free George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi, who remain captive, but...

Hillary Clinton laughed at President Trump's joke about renaming the Gulf of Mexico during a celebratory event in Washington. Proud Boys taunted partygoers outside the Canadian Embassy about making Canada the 51st state, while revelers, including Donald Trump Jr., expressed excitement for the president's second term at various inaugural events. Despite the festivities, tensions rose as Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, causing concern among Canadian officials. Full Article