The Bulletin

• Trump signs flurry executive orders: President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and other presidential actions on Monday. Here's the full list.

• Abortion defender dies: Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and a leading advocate for abortion rights, died on Monday at the age of 67, her family announced in a statement.

• Trump inauguration speech: President Donald Trump declared the beginning of "the golden age of America" in his inauguration address Monday. Read the full manuscript here.

• US pulled from World Health Organization: President Donald Trump's order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization has prompted concern that the organization key to fighting global health emergencies will be weakened. Details here.

• Winter storm: Millions of Americans are set to be hit by extreme cold and winter storms through Tuesday, with weather warnings in place in more than 30 states, according to the National Weather Service. Know if this impacts you.

• Nationwide snack recall: Corn puff snacks are being recalled because they contain milk that is not declared as an allergen on the packaging. Find out more.

The rundown: President Donald Trump said he plans to purge over 1,000 Biden appointees from his administration. Here's everything we know.

Why it matters: The decision is part of the new president's overarching MAGA agenda to "drain the swamp" and destroy the "deep state." As part of this agenda, numerous Biden-era officials and individuals perceived as unsupportive of Trump are expected to be removed and replaced with members of Trump's inner circle or loyal allies. This follows Trump's warnings on the campaign trail about "enemies from within." In addition, the president's plans include unraveling much of Joe Biden's legacy, with Trump having already rescinded 78 executive orders issued during Biden's tenure.

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Trump Pulls US From World Health Organization: What You Need To Know

TL/DR: Trump made the pledge in a post on Truth Social just hours after he was sworn in as president

What happens now? It's currently unclear which other officials will be dismissed, or when this will happen.

Deeper reading Donald Trump Says He's Purging Over 1,000 Biden Administration Officials

The rundown: The number of Russian deployed nuclear warheads "may have exceeded" an arms control treaty's limit, the United States government warned in a report to Congress last week.

Why it matters: In a report issued last Friday, the U.S. State Department assessed with "high confidence" that while Russia failed to fulfill its obligations with respect to the treaty's verification regime, it did not participate in any large-scale activity above the treaty limit last year. In 2010, the U.S. and Russia signed the New START nuclear arms reduction agreement. The treaty, which President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia's participation in two years ago, obligates Washington and Moscow to limit deployed warheads to no more than 1,550. The bilateral arms control treaty came into force the following year and is scheduled to expire in February 2026.

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Ukraine Videos Show Russian Troops Go Into Battle on Walking Sticks

TL/DR: The most recent available data provided by Russia was current as of September 2022, when it possessed 1,549 deployed nuclear warheads, just one below the treaty limit.

What happens now? It remains to be seen whether the Kremlin will negotiate a new arms control agreement with the Trump administration as New START reaches its end. However, both the U.S. and Russia are likely to continue to modernize their nuclear forces.

Deeper reading Russia's Weapons May Have Surpassed Nuclear Arms Treaty, US Congress Warned

The rundown: A government website that provided information on reproductive rights appears to have gone offline around the same time Donald Trump returned to office. Here's everything we know.

Why it matters: It is unclear when the site went down, but it was active as recently as January 15, when it was last archived on the Wayback Machine. In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that protected women's right to choose to have an abortion. The court's three Trump-appointed justices ruled with the majority in overturning the ruling. Trump, who takes credit for the overturning of Roe v. Wade, has long said states should have the power to decide their own abortion policies and has explicitly said he would veto a national abortion ban. Trump has faced pressure from parts of the anti-abortion movement for not taking a harder line on the issue.

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Donald Trump Says TikTok 'Worthless,' Might Not Save It After All

TL/DR: The Department of Health and Human Services launched the site in 2022 as part of a public awareness campaign about reproductive health.

What happens now? As a national debate on reproductive rights continues, it remains to be seen whether Republicans in the Senate and House will introduce federal legislation banning abortion.

Deeper reading Reproductive Rights Government Website Goes Offline as Trump Becomes President

The rundown: A significant proportion of young Americans are pessimistic about their retirement prospects, according to an exclusive Newsweek poll.

Why it matters: The results highlighted a clear sense of unease about the future among two key age demographics. As part of the poll, respondents were asked: "Do you believe retirement will still be financially viable for most Americans in the future?" Forty-one percent of Gen Z respondents (aged 18-26) answered "no," with a further 11 percent admitting they were "not sure." There was a similar level of pessimism among millennials with 32 percent answering "no" and 15 percent saying they were "not sure."

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Poll Reveals How Americans Are Working in 2025

TL/DR: The research also revealed that many younger generations are open to the idea of a mandatory retirement age for older workers to make room for them in the workforce.

What happens now? "Current market and economic conditions have led to a pessimistic view on retirement from Gen Z and millennials," Jordan Mangaliman of Goldline Financial Services in Fullerton, California, told Newsweek.

Deeper reading Young Americans Are Not Hopeful About Retirement

The rundown: Billionaire wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024—equivalent to $5.7 billion per day—as global inequality reached unprecedented levels, Oxfam International reported Monday. Take a look at the key highlights of the report.

Why it matters: Oxfam's analysis, based on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaire List and World Bank data, paints a stark picture of a deepened divide. It notes that billionaire wealth expanded three times faster in 2024 than in the previous year, while the number of people living in poverty has remained stagnant since 1990. The report forecasts that at least five trillionaires could emerge over the next decade. The global billionaire count increased by 204 to 2,769 in 2024. The release of the report coincides with the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where political and financial elites gather to discuss global issues.

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How 2024 Saw Boom For Billionaires

TL/DR: Nearly $100 million per day was amassed by the world's 10 wealthiest people.

What happens now? Davos 2025 will convene under the theme, 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age', addressing how artificial intelligence is best applied and invested in a non-destructive manner. President Donald Trump is set to address attendees virtually on Thursday.

Deeper reading Five Trillionaires Predicted to Emerge in Next Decade: Report