Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 - Immigration arrests; Fed health agencies silenced; DEI rollback; Jan. 6 & Silk Road pardons

Today’s Headlines:The second Trump administration is wasting no time shaking things up. ICE has already arrested 308 undocumented immigrants, calling them "threats to public safety." Federal health agencies have been ordered to pause all external communications until February 1, including scientific reports and health advisories—just as bird flu concerns grow. In a major rollback, Trump revoked the 1965 Equal Employment Opportunity Act, which banned workplace discrimination, and ordered federal workers to report any hidden DEI programs. Over at the DOJ, 15 top immigration officials were fired or reassigned. Trump also pardoned all January 6th participants, including far-right militia leaders, and hinted they might have a role in future politics. And in a surprising move, he pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for running a massive online black market. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: National Review: Trump's Mass Deportation Operation Begins with Over 300 Criminal Aliens Rounded Up on Day One CNN: Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications Natural Law Review: President Trump's Executive Order Rescinds Affirmative Action WA Post: Justice Dept. removes senior career officials from key positions NBC News: Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio back home after Trump's Jan. 6 clemency The Independent: Trump suggests Proud Boys and Oath Keepers might have a place in the ‘political conversation’ after Jan 6 pardons Rreuters: Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht for online drug scheme | Reuters Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices