The Department of Justice says it will "vigorously defend" Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, after it was temporarily blocked in a federal court earlier today.

Secretary of Defence John Healey said: "I wanted President Putin to hear this message: we see you, we know what you're doing and we will not shy away from robust action to protect this country."

Caroline Kennedy urged senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as health secretary, questioning his ethics and views on vaccines.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday (Jan 28) said that the Russian special services are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after Conservative American pundit Tucker Carlson accused former US President Joe Biden's administration of trying to assassinate Putin.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America’s food supply.

Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.

Marco Rubio is the first member of Donald Trump's second administration whose position was confirmed by the Senate.

President talks Russia, China, the Panama canal and windmills in second instalment of Oval Office interview with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity

The US president pardons 23 anti-abortion activists, including some convicted of blockading a reproductive health clinic and intimidating staff and patients.

The US president pardons 23 anti-abortion activists, including some convicted of blockading a reproductive health clinic and intimidating staff and patients.

The US president pardons 23 anti-abortion activists, including some convicted of blockading a reproductive health clinic and intimidating staff and patients.

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