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Homeland security secretary nominee Kristi Noem said in her confirmation hearing Thursday that on her first day in office, she would shut down an app that asylum-seekers use to enter the country.

Homeland security secretary nominee Kristi Noem said in her confirmation hearing Thursday that on her first day in office, she would shut down an app that asylum-seekers use to enter the country.

TikTokkers break down over imminent US ban, slam ‘old fart’ Supreme Court judges for app’s end: ‘F–k this country!’  New York Post TikTok Ban: Trump Suggests He’ll Delay Ban—Here’s Everything We Know  Forbes With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump

A court found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, a crime that sparked protests and hospital strikes amid concerns over lack of safety for women. (Image credit: Bikas Das)

ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office, sources say  CBS News Trump’s Deportation Plan Is Said to Start Next Week in Chicago  The New York Times Chicago, San Diego Brace for Fight With Trump Border

Trump’s return recalls when inaugurations have been more than ceremonies  NPR Awkward inauguration moments  BBC.com First inauguration car ride, on TV, aboard an airplane: See historic milestones  USA TODAY Why Inauguration Day Is on January 20  TIME Here are the greatest Inauguration Day moments

Since Donald Trump last entered the White House, the Supreme Court created a more powerful president  CNN

Karine Jean-Pierre’s most memorable moments as White House press secretary  Fox News

Biden White House says enforcement of TikTok ban will fall to Trump  PBS NewsHour

But is America’s next attorney-general an independent operator?