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U.S. formally completes withdrawal from World Health Organization one year after Trump initiated process; Rubio and Kennedy say WHO refuses to return American flag over unpaid dues.
Largest financial contributor since founding
Source: UPI
January 22, 2026
White House fences off Lafayette Square for "repairs" through May; Trump reportedly wants brick walkways removed to prevent use as weapons during demonstrations.
No plans submitted for review
Source: The Washington Post
January 22, 2026
TikTok announces deal to spin off U.S. operations, with Oracle, UAE's MGX, and Silver Lake each taking 15% stakes while ByteDance retains 19.9% and continues managing advertising and e-commerce.
Law required no ByteDance operational role
Source: ABC News
January 22, 2026
Federal judge questions Trump's authority to build $400 million White House ballroom, snapping "Come on. Be serious" when DOJ compared it to adding a tennis pavilion.
Ruling expected in February
Source: CBS News
January 22, 2026
Trump administration orders review of all federal funding to 14 Democratic-led states and DC, directing agencies to report grants, loans, and contracts by Monday; memo claims effort is "data-gathering," not withholding.
Virginia added after initial memo
Source: CNN
January 22, 2026
National Park Service removes panels honoring nine people enslaved by George Washington at Philadelphia's President's House, implementing Trump's order to remove "disparaging" displays before America's 250th birthday.
Exhibit opened in 2010 after decades of advocacy
Source: ABC 6 Philadelphia
January 22, 2026
