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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has begun his promised flurry of executive action on Day 1. With his first batch of memoranda and orders, Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden’s actions, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords, put a temporary freeze on new federal regulations and commanded federal law enforcement to end all cases and investigations of any Trump su

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the first measure he likely will sign into law and giving more weight to his plans to deport millions of migrants. Trump has made a broad crackdown on illegal immigration his top priority, and Congress,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, one of his first acts after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday. The pardons fulfilled Trump’s promise to release supporters who tried to help him overturn his election defeat four years ago. “These are the hostages,” he said while signing the paperwork in the Oval Office. T

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing the United States to again withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies. Trump’s action, hours after he was sworn in to a second term, echoed his directive in 2017, when he announced that

The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) as America’s 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump’s cabinet on the day of his inauguration. Rubio’s confirmation vote passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 99-0. Rubio also was able to cast a vote for himself. “No one on this body can doubt that Marco Rubio is an intelligent man wit

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new trial is set to begin tomorrow for Eric Thompson, who is accused of murdering Waipahu acupuncturist Jon Tokuhara in January 2022. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Thompson, 45, is facing charges for the fatal shooting of Tokuhara, with prosecutors alleging the motive stemmed from an affair between Tokuhara and Thompson’s wi

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Foodland is inviting customers to help crown the best poke maker across its locations with the launch of its “Poke Bowl” contest. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Shoppers are encouraged to vote for their favorite Foodland store’s poke, with the winning location earning bragging rights as the poke champion. Additionally, the vict

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Pearl Harbor National Memorial hosted a day of service on January 20, 2025, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., volunteers worked alongside park staff to clean up litter, maintain wayside exhibits, and wash the USS Oklahoma Memorial. Kaiser Permanente staff

HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, hundreds of Kaiser Permanente physicians, providers, nurses, staff, and their families participated in the 2025 Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Annual Day of Service. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The event was hosted by Hawaii Permanente Medical Group (HPMG) and took place across Hawaii Island, Oahu, M

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Today, Jan. 20, is the United States Presidential Inauguration. Set months after the election, it originally was meant to give states and Congress enough time to count votes and for the president elect to travel to Washington D.C. to take the helm of the federal government. But what is a republic, the entity for which soldiers pledge their lives and our state governments conti

HONOLULU (KHON2) — When it comes to managing money in a relationship, financial stress can often become a point of contention. Whether you’re newly married or blending finances with a partner, addressing financial concerns early on can prevent misunderstandings, frustration, and even strain on the relationship. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Davi

President-elect Trump is set to sign off on 10 executive orders Monday, moving swiftly to crack down on immigration and drug cartels during his first day in office with a blitzkrieg of immigration actions. An incoming White House official previewed the actions during a 15-minute call with reporters ahead of Trump’s inauguration proceedings. Among the actions Trump is set to take are declaring a n

(NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States. Just before 11 a.m., Trump walked into the Capitol Rotunda alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump’s cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs. The cold weather forec

HONOLULU (KHON2) – We should continue to see stable and dry conditions through Tuesday. The one exception is around mid day Monday into Monday evening, when a band of cumulus clouds is expected to move in from the north and could produce a few light sprinkles over windward and mauka areas. This band of cumulus clouds is seen on satellite and is currently located near 25N. Starting Tuesday, trade

After more than 15 years as one of the premier organizations in mixed martial arts, Bellator MMA is officially down for the count. The promotion, known for its role in growing the sport and showcasing talent from Hawaii, will no longer be actively promoted, marking the end of a 17-year era in MMA. The downfall of Bellator began in late 2023 when the tournament-based Professional Fighters League (

NORTH SHORE, Hawaii (KHON2) — It’s been a tragic few months on Oahu’s North Shore with multiple fatalities since late September. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You In the last four months, there have been eight deaths within a two mile radius of Sharks Cove. Two teens missing in North Shore waters, search paused until morning In September, a woman wa

DIAMOND HEAD, Hawaii (KHON2) — It’s been five years since the Oahu community came together to pick up the pieces of the Diamond Head tragedy where two Honolulu police officers were fatally shot and an entire neighborhood was set ablaze. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You On Jan. 19, Honolulu Police and the Diamond Head community came together to hono

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Honolulu firefighter who tragically lost his life in the line of duty will be laid to rest. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Twenty-five-year-old Jeff Fiala was killed while fighting an apartment fire on Young Street in the McCully area on Jan. 6. Five other firefighters and one occupant were hospitalized. The incident was late

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Calling all plant parents! Now is your chance to adopt a Native Hawaiian plant from Bishop Museum at the Kaiwiʻula Night Market. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Bishop Museum partnered with the Grow Aloha hui to celebrate the Year of Our Community Forests, “share plants native to our island homes with our neighbors” and restor

KE IKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — The search for two teens on Oahu’s North Shore has extended into its second day with the Civil Air Patrol joining the search. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You Loved ones identified the two as 18-year-old Joey Fujioka and 17-year-old Samantha Chun. Friends said the two Mililani teens did not return home after going on a date

MAKAKILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — A Honolulu Fire Department Fire Investigator has been requested for an early morning vehicle fire in Makakilo. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The 911 call came in on Sunday, Jan. 19 shortly before 4 a.m. when Honolulu Police Department requested HFD to assist with a vehicle fire on Palailai Street in Makakilo. HFD, ATF:

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Local businesses affected by the construction of the Skyline should mark their calendars; applications for financial relief are set to open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The City’s Transit Construction Mitigation Fund has been in the works since July 2024 after Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam

( The Conversation ) – Think Donald Trump can’t be president after his second term is up in January 2029? Think again. When President-elect Donald Trump met with congressional Republicans shortly after his November 2024 election victory, he floated the idea of another term: “ I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say, ‘He’s so good we’ve got to figure something else out.’” At first glance

(NEXSTAR) – Since the very first inaugural address delivered by George Washington, our nation’s chief executives have used their speeches to outline a vision for America’s future and rouse the American people to rally behind their ideals. Only one, though, chose to keep his supporters waiting in the cold for over an hour and a half while he did so. On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison deliver

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok says it’s “in the process” of restoring service to users in the United States after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a new law. The company that runs TikTok said in a post on X on Sunday that tech companies that faced fines if they didn’t remove TikTok’s app from the digital stores and other service providers had agreed to help. TikTok thanked Pre

(NEXSTAR) — Cold weather can leave you with dry skin and, potentially even worse, dry, cracked, chapped lips. While there are any number of balms or lip protectants on the market, only some may actually be providing you relief. Chapped lips, more scientifically known as cheilitis, can be caused by various conditions: frequent sun exposure, an infection, an allergic reaction, a reaction to a medic

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. Their mothers were waiting to meet them. Footage showed the three women walking to Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City, surrounded by a crowd that swelled into the thousands as people held up cellphone

( WGN Radio ) — From getting 10,000 steps in a day to “parasite cleanses,” there are any number of health trends that have made the rounds, especially in the New Year, when resolutions are being crafted. One such trend catching attention, however, may be more effective than hitting an arbitrary step count or removing non-existent parasites. Dubbed the 6-6-6 challenge , participants are encouraged