Night Recap: Breaking and Trending News on 𝕏 – January 23, 2025 #nightrecap 

Top Political and Social Stories

1. President Trump Revokes Pompeo’s Security Detail
◦Source: NYT
Trump has officially withdrawn Mike Pompeo’s security clearance.

2. Declassification of Historic Files
◦Trump signed an executive order to declassify files on JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King Jr.
       ◦Why it matters: Could unveil decades-old mysteries.

3. Temporary Block on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
◦A judge has issued a temporary block on Trump’s executive order.

4. Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Advances
◦Senate moves his nomination forward 51-49. Final vote expected tomorrow.

5. NASA Eliminates DEI Programs
◦Acting Director Janet Petro has shut down DEI offices and contracts at NASA, warning against disguised initiatives.

6. U.S. as the World Capital for AI and Crypto?
◦Trump declared at Davos his vision to lead the world in AI and cryptocurrency innovation.

7. Constitutional Amendment for Trump’s 3rd Term
◦Congressman Andy Ogles has filed a proposal for Trump’s historic third term bid.

8. Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
◦LGBTQ+ couples celebrated receiving marriage certificates, making Thailand a Southeast Asian trailblazer.

9. Nancy Mace’s Gubernatorial Ambitions
◦Representative Mace has announced her intention to run for South Carolina Governor in 2026.

10. California Speaker’s $50M Trump-Proof Fund
◦While seeking federal disaster aid, Speaker Robert Rivas allocated $50M to counter Trump’s policies.

11. Sen. Markey Proposes Nuclear Approval Bill
◦Aimed at requiring Congress’ consent for presidential first use of nuclear weapons.

12. Secret Service Shakeup
◦New Director Sean Curran is purging senior officials linked to recent security failures.

13. Norah O’Donnell Signs Off CBS News
◦After five years, she transitions to a senior correspondent role.

14. VP JD Vance Speaks at March for Life Rally
◦Vance to address attendees tomorrow in Washington, DC.

15. X Gender Removed from Passports
◦State Department restricts options to only "M" or "F."

16. Trump Signs Laken Riley Act
◦Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to enhance child safety has been sent for Trump’s signature.

17. FBI Raid on Immigration Lawyer
◦Federal agents seized documents from a prominent attorney in Providence, RI.

18. NYPD Reports Zero Shootings for 5 Days
◦Historic milestone: the safest 5-day period in 30 years.

19. Trump to Visit Disaster Zones
◦He will travel to California and North Carolina tomorrow to assess wildfire and hurricane damage.

20. Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Convicted
◦Ippei Mizuhara faces nearly 5 years for defrauding the MLB superstar.

Top Sports Headlines #Sports 

1. Australian Open Semifinals
◦Carlos Alcaraz advances, showing exceptional promise.

2. NBA Highlights
◦Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets career-best 54-point game.

3. NFL Playoff Shocks
◦Commanders upset Lions; Lamar Jackson’s playoff struggles continue.

4. Hockey Standout
◦Nobleton’s Fantilli scores a hat-trick against the Maple Leafs.

5. Premier League Action
◦Arsenal's Declan Rice shines; PSG defeats Manchester City.

Entertainment Buzz #entertainment 

1. SNL Documentary Release
◦A nostalgic journey featuring iconic moments and music.

2. Spotify Under Fire
◦Debates erupt over alleged “music fraud” in streaming.

3. 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule
◦Yayo shares an amusing recount of their long-standing rivalry.

4. OTT Content Success
◦Indian hits like Daaku Maharaaj and Do Patti thrive on digital platforms.

5. Yash’s ₹200 Cr Rise
◦Celebrating his journey to stardom.

From groundbreaking policies to historic milestones in LGBTQ+ rights and public safety, today has been filled with progress and change. Let’s keep the conversation going! share your thoughts below!
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