MadAboutPolitics.com - Featured News

Featured News

Today's Top News Compilation - Monday, Jan. 27th

  • 815
  • 0
Below are the top political news stories of the day: ¯\_(?)_/¯

Latest Posts from our Message Boards

Latest Political News Feed

Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, has ordered flags to fly at full-staff on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

"I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be raised to full-staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day," Ferguson said.

This, despite the official order by President Biden after the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29 that flags at all government and public buildings and grounds across the country fly at half-staff for a...
Continue reading...

Israeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 0
The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza.
Continue reading...

Baltimore sees sustained reduction in gun violence amid robust anti-violence efforts

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 4
Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off
Continue reading...

Croatian deputy PM resigns over video of him firing gun

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 2
He is seen in the passenger seat chatting and laughing, before firing a pistol out into the dark.
Continue reading...

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 6
People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.
Continue reading...

Statue of Spanish conquistador reinstalled in central Lima

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 8
The controversial sculpture was unveiled at a ceremony marking 490 years since Peru's capital was founded.
Continue reading...

Three killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 7
The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, damaging civilian buildings and leaving a large crater in the road.
Continue reading...

Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 7
Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US.
Continue reading...

Trump inauguration live updates: Incoming first family takes in fireworks show

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 8
There's a full slate of activities this weekend ahead of Monday's swearing-in ceremonies.
Continue reading...

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 9
A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now".
Continue reading...

TikTok goes dark for some users ahead of ban

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 9

Number of injured in Spain ski lift collapse revised down to 10

  • News source: BBC News - World
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 11
Initial reports about the incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees said at least 30 people had been injured, but the number has since been revised.
Continue reading...

Trump wants to visit China again after he takes office: report

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 7
President-elect Trump is discussing the possibility of visiting China again as president with aides, according to a report.

The incoming president, who takes office on Monday, visited Beijing during his first term in 2017, and spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the phone on Friday.

Trump has been threatening China with tariffs but has told advisers that he wants to strengthen ties with the communist country with the visit, possibly even traveling there within his first 100 days in office, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources...
Continue reading...

Trump arrives in Washington for inaugural celebrations to mark his return to power

  • News source: Michelle L. Price and Will Weissert | The
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 7
President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration, a triumphant return for the Republican four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.

Trump was marking his return to power with a celebration and a fireworks showcase at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, about 30 miles outside Washington.

He arrived in Washington as organizers of Monday’s Inauguration Day ceremony were...
Continue reading...

Trump family returns to nation's capital ahead of Inauguration Day: 'This time, America won'

  • News source: FOX News
  • Replies: 0
  • Views: 10
President-elect Trump boarded a special mission Air Force plane Saturday afternoon for his historic return to Washington, D.C.

Trump and wife Melania and their youngest son, Barron, embarked on their trip from West Palm Beach, Florida, to the nation's capital, waving to crowds before ascending the steps.

A few hours later, they landed in Sterling, Virginia, where Trump will host an evening reception and fireworks show at Trump National Golf Club.

Trump's daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, joined them.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM...
Continue reading...

General News Feed

Fact Checkers News Feed

Back
Top Bottom