SUMMARY: In Columbia, SC, attendees of the 25th King Day at the Dome honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by marching from Zion Baptist Church to the Statehouse. Over 30 dignitaries called for action, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in voting and civic participation. Annie McDaniel urged community involvement in impactful legislation, while NAACP President Derrick Johnson encouraged a vigorous defense of democracy. Jaime Harrison, DNC Chair, highlighted the necessity for young people to utilize their voting power to effect change. The event uniquely coincided with Inauguration Day, marking a significant moment in history.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump plans to implement significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, including ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border, and attempting to eliminate birthright citizenship. Although these executive orders will be announced soon, their execution remains uncertain, particularly regarding legal challenges to end automatic citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. Trump also intends to suspend refugee resettlement for four months, halt “catch-and-release” practices, and revive the “Remain in Mexico” policy. The administration aims to complete border wall construction, though specifics on troop deployment and funding remain unclear amid rising concerns from immigrant communities.

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SUMMARY: Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Sunday for his farewell as President, marking the state that catalyzed his 2020 campaign. Joined by wife Jill and Rep. James Clyburn, he visited the Royal Missionary Baptist Church and the International African American Museum, expressing gratitude to the congregation. In the 2020 primaries, Biden initially struggled but later won decisively in South Carolina, revitalizing his campaign. Despite its Democratic history, South Carolina has leaned Republican in recent decades. Biden’s farewell follows a high-profile national address, with expectations for a traditional departing president’s ceremony in Washington on Monday, attended by notable figures.

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