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Trump Excludes Noem, Promises Fed Chair, Claims Ceasefire

1/30/2026

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Trump Addresses Cabinet

U.S. President Donald Trump closed a Cabinet meeting on January 29, 2026, excluding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from comments.
He stressed immigration enforcement and said a new Federal Reserve chair would be appointed next week.
Trump claimed a temporary ceasefire with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine attacks, though the Kremlin has not confirmed it.
Amid tensions, he avoided press questions and focused on government funding talks and his economic agenda.

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Trump Reopens Airspace

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen Venezuelan airspace for American travelers during Cabinet meeting on January 29, 2026.
He directed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to implement the change.
Trump claimed zero illegal migrants entered the U.S. in eight months.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced backlash over a Minnesota incident while remaining silent at the meeting.
Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to lead immigration operations in Minnesota.

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Trump's Cabinet Update

During a Cabinet meeting on January 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said he closed his eyes to avoid boredom and did not sleep.
He skipped Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who has faced backlash after an ICE incident.
The meeting lasted 80 minutes, shorter than usual, and Trump did not take questions.
He announced plans to reopen Venezuelan airspace and claimed a temporary ceasefire from Vladimir Putin over Ukraine.

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Trump Addresses Cabinet

U.S. President Donald Trump closed a Cabinet meeting on January 29, 2026, excluding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from comments.
He stressed immigration enforcement and said a new Federal Reserve chair would be appointed next week.
Trump claimed a temporary ceasefire with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine attacks, though the Kremlin has not confirmed it.
Amid tensions, he avoided press questions and focused on government funding talks and his economic agenda.

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