Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 - Trump’s first moves: tariffs, pardons, & power plays; Biden’s final acts; German warning on big tech

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president, outlining plans for his second term, including a southern border emergency, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, ending DEI initiatives, and pardoning 1,500 January 6 rioters. He also withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement and WHO, designated cartels as terrorist organizations, and dismissed pending January 6 cases. Former President Biden issued pardons for January 6 Committee members, Dr. Fauci, General Milley, and his family. Meanwhile, the Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, and Vivek Ramaswamy was ousted from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency after a clash with Elon Musk.A leaked German memo warns of Trump consolidating power with big tech, reshaping U.S. governance. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Live updates: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive orders Axios: Biden pardons Fauci, Cheney and Jan. 6 panel ahead of Trump inauguration Politico: 'Everyone wants him out': How Musk helped boot Ramaswamy from DOGE Reuters: Exclusive: German ambassador warns of Trump plan to redefine constitutional order, document shows 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