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US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next

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How will DeSantis, Youngkin and other 2028 hopefuls stay relevant outside the Trump administration?

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During a busy week in the nation's capital, far from the action, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had no trouble keeping his name in the political spotlight.

"This is a time for action. And a time for Washington, D.C., to deliver results to the American people. There are no more excuses for Republicans," the conservative two-term governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate said Thursday as he named Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed Sen. Marco Rubio in the Senate.

Two days earlier, President-elect Trump gave his onetime bitter GOP...
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Northern highlights: Alaska's energy, security policies are the guide feds need amid transition, group says

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EXCLUSIVE: Private citizens — right up to the governor himself — are primed to be part of a new Alaskan initiative aimed at promoting policies that have been effective in Juneau at a national level as a new administration signals a willingness to listen and adapt to new strategies.

Just as Florida's education policy under Gov. Jeb Bush served as a blueprint for national education reform, the nonprofit Future 49 aims to position Alaska as today's model, focusing primarily on national security and energy.

Its top funders are a group of Alaskans of...
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Youngkin orders flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, ordered flags to temporarily fly at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

"I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia are to be flown at full-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in recognition of the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States," Youngkin said on Saturday.

Youngkin's directive comes despite President Biden's order after the death of former President Jimmy...
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Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal takes effect after delay

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The start time was set back by several hours as Israel waited for Hamas to name the three hostages it will free on Sunday.
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South Korean impeached president's detention extended

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Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree.
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Colombian drug gang violence kills 60 people

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Attacks between guerrilla groups have also seen thousands displaced from the country's Catatumbo region.
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India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

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Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms.
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Inauguration Day is tomorrow – Here’s a complete guide to Fox News Channel’s coverage and what to expect

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Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital will be your home for wall-to-wall coverage of the 60th Presidential Inauguration – the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Start your day with "Fox & Friends First" at 5AM ET when hosts Todd Piro and Carley Shimkus will preview the events of the day, including the latest updates since Trump ordered most inaugural events be held indoors due to the Arctic chill forecasted to overtake the District of Columbia on Monday.

Follow up with "Fox & Friends" at 6 AM ET.

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Trump inauguration: Who is expected to attend, and who is boycotting?

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Former presidents, politicians, tech giants, world leaders and others will convene in Washington, D.C., on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration – while a few key figures will skip the event altogether.

Traditionally, most departing presidents do attend the inauguration of those taking over the White House. Outgoing President Biden told MeidasTouch network last month he would attend Trump’s second inauguration – even though Trump didn't show up to Biden’s inauguration four years ago. Additionally, the White House confirmed first...
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Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US

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BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
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Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter

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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...
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Israeli forces recover body of soldier held in Gaza since 2014

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The Israeli military says Oron Shaul's remains were found during a "covert, special operation" in Gaza.
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Baltimore sees sustained reduction in gun violence amid robust anti-violence efforts

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Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off
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Croatian deputy PM resigns over video of him firing gun

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He is seen in the passenger seat chatting and laughing, before firing a pistol out into the dark.
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