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Putin and Xi Stick Together in Video Call After Trump’s Inauguration

Leaders of Russia and China pledge to deepen cooperation in the face of U.S. pressure

Israel’s Military Chief Resigns

The resignation of Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi comes in the first week of a phased cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza

The Race to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Clothing Ahead of Bans

New York and California forced companies to remove PFAS from apparel. It hasn’t been smooth.

President Trump Pardons Nearly All of the 1,500 January 6 Rioters

Action comes after Biden immunizes family and other potential GOP targets before departing

MAGA Returns to Washington With ‘Mood-Boosting’ Mocktails, Meme Coins and Paella

The inauguration parties, including a crypto gala and a Hispanic ball, highlighted new elements of Trump’s governing coalition

Trump’s Executive Orders Will Focus on the Border, Energy

President plans to call for review of U.S. trade relationship with China, trade deficits and unfair trade practices

Trump to Call for ‘Revolution of Common Sense’ in Inaugural Address

In his speech, excerpts of which were shared with The Wall Street Journal, the incoming president will proclaim a ‘new era of national success’

Trump to Sign Executive Orders on Immigration, Energy, Government Hiring

The president-elect’s team briefed senior Republican leaders about the plans on Sunday.

The Trump Border Czar Who Wants to Combine MAGA With Realism

‘I’ve seen what policies worked and what policies don’t work,’ Tom Homan says in an interview

First Israeli Hostages Released Under Gaza Cease-Fire

Three women were turned over to Israel after hostilities were paused. Israel will set free around 90 Palestinian prisoners in the first round of exchanges.

TikTok Goes Dark for U.S. Users, While Trump Signals He Will Save It

Americans start losing access to popular video-sharing app as law goes into effect

Israel, Gaza and Egypt Prepare for a Fragile Cease-Fire

Last-minute twists come as the initial group of hostages and Palestinian prisoners are set for exchange Sunday

China Sees a Fresh Decline in Population, Despite a Rise in Births

Year of the Dragon produces a baby rebound, but demographers say it is temporary

A TikTok Ban Is Imminent: What Are the Financial Stakes?

The app’s demise threatens to remove billions of dollars from the content creators and small businesses that rely on it

Trump to Begin Large-Scale Deportations Tuesday

Chicago will be an early target, with as many as 200 officers being sent to carry out the operation, say people familiar with the planning

Supreme Court OKs TikTok Shutdown

Justices reject Chinese app’s First Amendment challenge to federal law against ‘foreign adversary’ control

Biden’s Claim He Would Have Beaten Trump Opens Rift With Harris

Vice president has conveyed sadness to people close to her about Biden’s remarks and her election loss

Israel Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Reached

Netanyahu comments put agreement back on track

David Lynch, Director Of ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘Twin Peaks,’ Dies at 78

The American filmmaker drawn to the dark and surreal created movies and TV shows that became cult classics

Israel Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal, Blames Hamas for Reneging

Mediators are working to ensure that the agreement will take effect on schedule