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Trump 2nd term live updates: Senators blast Trump over IG firings

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Kristi Noem confirmed as secretary of homeland security

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, the firebrand who gained a national spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic, was confirmed by the Senate.

Trump fires multiple inspectors general in late-night move

The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.

Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at multiple agencies in late-night move

The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.

WATCH: Houston zoo animals play in the snow

Some animals are enjoying the rare Texas snowfall, including the Asian elephant, capybaras, otters, sea lions and Lisa the leopard.

Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists

Paul McCartney has urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let artificial intelligence companies rip off artists

Middle East live updates: Returning hostages to undergo medical assessment

The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.

Trump testing limits of presidential power, but experts say his flex might not stick

Legal experts tell ABC News that the sheer number of presidential executive orders is unprecedented but whether or not they will stick is not guaranteed.

Trump, Putin signal they'll have a phone call soon. What will they talk about?

It would the first U.S.-Russian leader contact in nearly three years.

Middle East live updates: Hostages now with IDF, on the way to Israel

The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.

Middle East live updates: IDF prepares for hostage release

The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Senate to vote on Kristi Noem as DHS secretary Saturday

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday to establish a task force charged with reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Pete Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary in extremely narrow Senate vote

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.

Senate confirms Hegseth to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.

Embattled Hegseth confirmed by Senate to lead Pentagon

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.