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The White House is touting a major Trump announcement on infrastructure.

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Trump deals with the fallout over his flurry of executive actions
President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more.

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more.

Federal agencies are being directed to place all employees working on DEI programs and initiatives to be put on paid administrative leave by Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Meanwhile, legal challenges have been mounted against Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship and action that makes it easier to fire career government employees. Fallout also continues from his pardoning more than a thousand rioters convicted in connection with the violent Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

ByIsabella Murray ABCNews logo
Jan 22, 2025, 8:34 PM GMT

Republican senators stand behind Hegseth after new allegations surface

Several GOP lawmakers are standing behind Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in light of new accusations of abusive behavior. The allegations came in a sworn affidavit by Hegseth's former sister-in-law obtained by Democrats.

"My understanding is that both his wife and his -- he himself said it's not accurate. That's what I go by," Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the completion of his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the completion of his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

"His wife said it was not true. This is just the Democrats doing what they're doing. They're obstructing Trump putting together a team," said Republican Sen. Rick Scott.

Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia stressed the validity of the affidavit and urged his GOP colleagues to consider the severity of the allegations as they vote on what he called "probably the single most important position that the Senate has to consider in any president's cabinet."

ByWill Steakin ABCNews logo
Jan 22, 2025, 8:24 PM GMT

Elon Musk continues to undermine Trump's AI 'Stargate' deal

Elon Musk is continuing to publicly criticize the artificial intelligence "Stargate" deal that Trump touted at the White House.

Musk just reshared a long post on X from a user who sharply called the venture into question. The user called the $500 billion price tag for the project "ridiculous" and said "no one should take it seriously."

Trump rolled out the AI investment on Tuesday alongside tech CEOs who heaped praise upon him.

Elon Musk arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Elon Musk arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

But overnight, Musk poured cold water on it.

"They don't actually have the money," Musk said, seemingly questioning the financial footing of OpenAI, one of the companies involved in the deal.

ByAyesha Ali ABCNews logo
Jan 22, 2025, 8:12 PM GMT

Senate panel advances nomination for Trump's transportation pick

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to advance the nomination of Sean Duffy to be Trump's transportation secretary.

Duffy's nomination was unanimously approved by the committee by a vote of 28-0.

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.
Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

His nomination will now advance to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. The date and timing of the vote has not yet been determined.

Duffy is a former congressman and co-hosted "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business. When Trump tapped Duffy for the post, he said he would prioritize rebuilding the nation's infrastructure and on eliminating DEI in certain fields.

ByHannah Demissie ABCNews logo
Jan 22, 2025, 8:12 PM GMT

Trumps celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary

Trump and first lady Melania Trump are celebrating a major milestone Wednesday -- their 20th wedding anniversary.

Trump took to his social media platform to wish his wife a happy anniversary.

The couple was married 20 years ago in a star-studded wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. The ceremony was held at Bethesda-By-the-Sea Episcopal Church and the reception was held at Mar-a-Lago.

The guest list included Bill and Hillary Clinton, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Simon Cowell, Usher, Billy Joel and others.