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Border crossings in December trend low as Biden administration wraps up

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www.news4jax.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-14 18:26:00

SUMMARY: U.S. border data released on Tuesday indicates that illegal border crossings are not increasing as expected before the end of the Biden administration’s term. December saw 47,300 crossings, slightly up from November, but still near the lowest levels since July 2020. The first half of January has seen a 45% decrease in activity. South Texas experienced a notable rise in arrests, doubling to over 10,000 in December. Meanwhile, the CBP One app has facilitated nearly 936,500 asylum appointment requests since January 2023. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas attributes the declining trend to a 2024 proclamation that suspends asylum processing when overwhelmed.

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Trump’s first day actions loom large as Davos begins

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www.clickorlando.com – Jamey Keaten, Associated Press – 2025-01-21 00:05:00

SUMMARY: At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump stirred discussions with his recent actions, emphasizing energy drilling, potential territorial expansion, and plans to exit the Paris climate deal. His proposals will influence dialogues on U.S. trade policies, defense strategies, and environmental challenges. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Olaf Scholz, will discuss their responses to Trump’s administration amid political uncertainties. Notably absent from Trump’s inaugural address were mentions of Ukraine, though Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is expected to speak about ongoing conflict. U.S. corporate leaders will also provide insights on the economic outlook during Trump’s term.

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Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation

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www.news4jax.com – Ali Swenson, Associated Press – 2025-01-20 18:59:00

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal officials from infringing on Americans’ free speech, claiming to combat government “censorship.” Issued on his first day of a second term, the order emerges from accusations that the Biden administration pressured social media companies to censor content. The attorney general is instructed to investigate potential free speech violations during the previous administration. While Trump aims to defend right-wing speech, the order neglects the dangers posed by misinformation, particularly related to election security. Trump’s track record includes attacking the press and positioning himself as a free expression advocate, despite recent accusations against the government.

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Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration

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www.clickorlando.com – Ali Swenson, Associated Press – 2025-01-20 13:03:00

SUMMARY: At President Donald Trump’s inauguration, some of the most exclusive seats were reserved for powerful tech CEOs, marking a break from tradition. Typically, such seats go to the president’s family, past presidents, and honored guests. Notable tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Tim Cook were seen mingling with Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marco Rubio. The presence of these wealthy figures highlights the growing influence of tech billionaires in national politics, with some even helping fund political campaigns, as President Biden recently warned of the potential dangers of oligarchy.

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