The News Roundup For January 17, 2025
US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. Pool/Getty Images hide caption
US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC.
Pool/Getty ImagesRepublican officials are hinting that they may withhold aid from California in the wake of devastating fires unless "conditions are met."
On Tuesday, the House passed a bill banning trans girls from participating on high school sports teams that match their gender identity.
President Joe Biden bid farewell to the nation in his final address, warning Americans against the dangers of populism.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that will begin a path for the war in Gaza to end.
Rebels that took Aleppo from Bashar Al Assad's government forces in late 2024 will maintain their terrorist designation by the U.S. government.
Ukraine arrested has North Korean troops fighting for Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr said Ukraine is ready to send them back to their homeland in exchange for its own soldiers held in Russia.
1A's Todd Zwillich guides us through the week's biggest headlines for this installment of the News Roundup.
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