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🎧 Trump's second term inauguration: Key priorities and bold promises for America's future

💬 Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and in his inauguration speech he shared some of his plans for the next four years with a pledge to quote "put America first."
Kim Jung-sil has more on that message.

"I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God."

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of a new chapter in American leadership.
Trump’s inaugural address set the tone for his next four years, echoing the core message of his first term – 'America First.'

"The golden age of America begins right now. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will very simply put America first."

Shortly after his inauguration, the White House unveiled a revamped website with the bold declaration 'America Is Back,' promising to fight for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous nation.

Key priorities for Trump’s second term include securing the border and reinstating the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which requires certain asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico while their cases are processed in U.S. immigration courts.
Trump also vowed to address crime by cracking down on cartels and protecting law enforcement officers.
And he pledged to enhance America’s energy independence and prioritize domestic interests through regulatory reforms and his 'America First' trade policy.
His second term will focus on strengthening the nation’s global position, with a commitment to 'peace through strength'—a vision of security supported by military and economic dominance.

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🎧 Israel-Hamas ceasefire close: Blinken

💬U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is "right on the brink" and "closer than it's ever been before."
Lee Seung-jae reports.

After over a year of fighting, Israel and Hamas may finally agree to a ceasefire deal.
According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, a ceasefire deal is "closer than it's ever been before."


"Over the past several weeks, our intensive efforts have brought us to the brink of full and final agreement. On Sunday (January 12), the United States, Qatar and Egypt put forward a final proposal. The ball is now in Hamas's court. If Hamas accepts the deal is ready to be concluded and implemented, I believe we will get a ceasefire."
Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, the top U.S. envoy also laid out the plan, in which he says a reformed Palestinian Authority would lead Gaza and bring in international partners to help establish and run an interim government.

Blinken added that the Biden administration will hand over the post-war management plan for Gaza to President-elect Donald Trump's team.
This would include details of an interim security mission, including international forces and Palestinians.
The Associated Press says that Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire, as well as the release of dozens of hostages.
According to officials involved in the negotiation, the talks are in their final stages.
The call for a ceasefire is also coming from a small number of Israeli soldiers, who are refusing to fight if a ceasefire agreement isn't reached.
Some 200 soldiers signed a letter, vowing to stop fighting if the Israeli government didn't secure a ceasefire.
The troops say they want others to come forward.
Speaking to the Associated Press, a number of soldiers said the declaration comes as Palestinians were indiscriminately killed during the 15-month long conflict, with many soldiers being ordered to burn or destroy homes that posed no threat.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday night thousands gathered at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, a public plaza located in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, where families of the hostages taken during the October 7, 2023 attack have made camp.
Protesters sang and played music on stage, with those present anticipating a ceasefire deal that would finally bring back their loved ones.
Ninety-four hostages are still being held by Hamas since being taken on October 7, 2023.
The 15-month-long conflict has also led to the death of over 45-thousand Palestinians.

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