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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey gives some of the biggest takeaways from President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

Trump's new meme coin soars.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down Trump's executive orders surrounding January 6 pardons, and the southern border.

Trump Monday also signed an order on TikTok and removed the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, among other moves.

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It's Inauguration Day. Here's what to expect. Plus, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses what Donald Trump plans as part of his first 100 executive actions in his second term.

A ceasefire has begun between Israel and Hamas.

What's next for TikTok? Trump proposes 50% U.S. ownership.

Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as fires continue to burn in Southern California.

Four teams remain in the NFL Playoffs, with next weekend's conference championship games now set.

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As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20th, the cryptocurrency world awaits with bated breath. Not only has the president-elect promised to make America the “crypto capital of the planet,” he’s welcoming several devotees into his new administration. And as far as popularity goes, crypto has never had more fans. Bitcoin, by far the most popular among other cryptocurrencies, passed the $100,000 mark for the first time just last December. Could this be the year crypto goes mainstream, taking its place beside the US-backed dollar as the global currency to watch? Laura Shin, crypto journalist, and host of the Unchained podcast, joins The Excerpt to help us understand how a new Trump administration might impact the cryptocurrency market. (Note: This interview was recorded prior to the recent $TRUMP meme coin release.)

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USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning discusses how refugees and advocates are preparing for a second term for President-elect Donald Trump.

Protests are expected this weekend ahead of Trump's Monday inauguration.

Crews make progress on Los Angeles-area fires. Plus, California fires are growing larger and more destructive in general.

USA TODAY TV Reporter Erin Jensen tells us about her public search for Mr. Right. Nominate yourself or someone you know to win a dream date with her.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Friday that the Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval for the truce, following newly reported Israeli strikes in Gaza.

USA TODAY Congress Reporter Riley Beggin discusses the importance of the relationship between President-elect Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson ahead of Trump's inauguration Monday.

Firefighters are making progress against deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires. But strong winds could return next week.

Filmmaker David Lynch has died at 78.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé breaks down the debate over the H-1B visa.

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The brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight in midtown Manhattan last year has open the floodgates to an outpouring of anger and frustration with the health insurance industry. Across the country, whether it’s about skyrocketing financial costs or access to care, there seems to be a wide agreement that health insurance in America is broken. The question is how to fix it. How can policy incentivize the industry to be better stewards of the health of its members without fueling unsustainable costs or incentivizing waste? What solutions are on the table and how might they shape the future of healthcare in America? Vivian Ho, Chair in Health Economics at Rice University, joins The Excerpt to share policy proposals currently being debated.

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USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard breaks down what a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas means for the conflict going forward.

President Joe Biden says farewell to the nation.

USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson recaps a busy day of Senate confirmation hearings.

President-elect Donald Trump is considering issuing an executive order after he takes office to try to save TikTok in the U.S.

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Citizen assemblies involve ordinary people participating in crafting policy solutions to community problems and have been around for over fifty years. Is this potentially a solution to restoring faith in our democratic institutions and reinvigorating healthy debate? Linn Davis, a program director at Healthy Democracy, a non-profit organization that promotes this innovative method of public engagement, joins The Excerpt to share recent learnings about how we can keep the public's engagement in our government both robust and accountable.

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USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook recaps a Senate grilling for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Defense Department.

Schools are trying to get ahead of Donald Trump's plans for undocumented students.

There's been increased containment to two major fires in Southern California, but high winds pose new threats.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at President Joe Biden's defining legacy.

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Special counsel Jack Smith's bombshell final report was released early Tuesday.

Winds again pick up strength in Southern California, amid wildfires.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers puts President Joe Biden's comments about his foreign policy record in context.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page has some new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling numbers, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Can you read cursive? The National Archives is looking for you.

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