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Recent Major Events in US News

2024 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, won the 2024 US presidential election held on November 5, 2024. Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, conceded and pledged to support a peaceful transfer of power. Trump is preparing to select his top team for his return to the White House, with his new term beginning in January 20253.

Meta Ends Third-Party Fact-Checking

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced it will stop working with third-party fact-checking organizations in the US. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the company would shift to a "community notes" system where users can write and rate notes on posts, similar to the approach used by X (formerly Twitter). Meta will also move its US content moderation team from California to Texas and simplify content policies, reducing restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender2.

Project 2025 Policy Proposals

Project 2025 is a 900-page policy document created by conservative organizations and former Trump administration officials. It outlines proposals for expanding presidential power, restructuring federal agencies, and implementing conservative social policies. The document proposes:
- Placing the entire federal bureaucracy under direct presidential control.
- Eliminating job protections for thousands of government employees.
- Overhauling or eliminating agencies such as the FBI and the Department of Education.
- Withdrawing the abortion pill mifepristone from the market.
- Increasing border security and restructuring immigration enforcement.
- Banning pornography and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools and government.
Trump and his campaign have distanced themselves from Project 2025, but many of its ideas are reflected in the Republican party platform and are likely to influence policy in the new administration1.

Summary Table of Key Facts

Event	Date/Status	Key Facts
2024 Presidential Election	Nov 5, 2024	Trump won; Harris conceded; peaceful transfer of power pledged3.
Meta ends third-party fact-checking	Jan 7, 2025	Meta will use "community notes" and move moderation team to Texas2.
Project 2025 policy proposals	Ongoing	Proposes major government restructuring; Trump distances but overlaps with GOP platform1.

These are the major unbiased facts from recent US news as of April 20, 2025.