President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place on Inauguration Day, with live coverage beginning at 9 a.m. CT on NBC Chicago and NBC News. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. CT, with performances by Carrie Underwood, Village People, and Nelly. Trump is expected to sign executive orders, including declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, in front of a crowd at Capital One Arena later in the afternoon.
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State Dept. announces new guidelines for vetting student visa applicants’ social media
The State Department has implemented new guidelines for social media vetting of international student visa applicants, requiring them to set accounts to public and look for signs of hostility toward the U.S. This decision aims to enhance security and follows previous announcements about expanding social media screening, prompting counselors to advise students to remove potentially concerning posts. Need More Context? 🔎
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