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Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation
Read full article: Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigationPresident Donald Trump has ordered that no federal officer, employee or agent may unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen.
Trump issues sweeping pardon of supporters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack
Read full article: Trump issues sweeping pardon of supporters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attackPresident Donald Trump says he is pardoning about 1,500 of his supporters who have been charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack, using his sweeping clemency powers on his first day back in office to dismantle the largest investigation and prosecution in Justice Department history.
Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Billionaires, tech titans, presidents: A guide to who stood where at Trump's inaugurationThe crowded scene in the Capitol Rotunda on Inauguration Day featured four of the world’s five wealthiest men, five U.S. presidents, influential sporting figures and two other foreign leaders with prime seats on the dais.
Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban
Read full article: Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok banOn the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be among his first official acts.
Inside the intimate inauguration: Close-up encounters between political rivals, some awkward
Read full article: Inside the intimate inauguration: Close-up encounters between political rivals, some awkwardA president’s inaugural address is a time-honored spectacle: A makeshift grandstand is erected next to the Capitol and hundreds of thousands people line the National Mall.
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law
Read full article: Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into lawThe Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
Read full article: Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his CabinetThe Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.
Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governor
Read full article: Ramaswamy won't serve on Trump's government efficiency commission as he mulls run for Ohio governorVivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump selected him to lead alongside billionaire Elon Musk.
Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?
Read full article: Who is Lorenzo Sewell, the pastor who referenced King's 'dream' speech in inaugural prayer?President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbit
Read full article: Elon Musk's prominence during inauguration ceremonies stamps tech titan's place in Trump's orbitThe blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies.
Symbol of unity? Inauguration news coverage illustrates differences that pull country apart
Read full article: Symbol of unity? Inauguration news coverage illustrates differences that pull country apartPresidential inaugurals frequently symbolize what binds Americans, a quadrennial celebration of a peaceful transition of power.
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
Read full article: Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmedPresident Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.
Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Read full article: Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inaugurationSome of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also are among the world’s richest men.
Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — again
Read full article: Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — againPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States to again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.
A wave of Trump-demanded departures hits the State Department
Read full article: A wave of Trump-demanded departures hits the State DepartmentA large number of senior career diplomats who served in politically appointed leadership positions and also lower-level posts at the State Department are leaving their jobs at the demand of the incoming Trump administration, which plans to install its own people.
WATCH: Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country’s past leaders and makes sweeping promises
Read full article: WATCH: Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country’s past leaders and makes sweeping promisesPresident Donald Trump’s second inaugural address sounded like his first, with a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems.
LIVE: Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Read full article: LIVE: Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutionsDonald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
Veteran agent named as acting FBI director pending Senate confirmation of Trump's pick for post
Read full article: Veteran agent named as acting FBI director pending Senate confirmation of Trump's pick for postThe White House has named a veteran agent to serve as acting FBI director after the official who’d been expected to run the bureau on an interim basis following the departure of Christopher Wray retired after nearly 30 years.
Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs
Read full article: Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programsPresident Donald Trump's first tasks as he takes office include signing executive orders to roll back protections for transgender people and end federal government diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
MLK Day at King's Atlanta congregation features daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Read full article: MLK Day at King's Atlanta congregation features daughter's warning about anti-woke rhetoricMartin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's rendition of Hallelujah and stern words from his youngest daughter warning against anti-woke rhetoric.
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
Read full article: Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes officeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.
Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation
Read full article: Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflationDonald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation.
Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk's role
Read full article: Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk's roleAn Italian journalist detained in Iran whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States says she assumed she would have been held much longer.
At Trump's second inaugural, a changed Washington and a full embrace from Republicans
Read full article: At Trump's second inaugural, a changed Washington and a full embrace from RepublicansIt was a changed Washington that greeted Donald Trump when he took the oath of office as president a second time.
Inauguration Day Latest: Biden and Trump at the US Capitol for the swearing-in
Read full article: Inauguration Day Latest: Biden and Trump at the US Capitol for the swearing-inDonald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president.
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by Trump
Read full article: Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It's a guard against potential 'revenge' by TrumpThe heads of the Jan_ 6 committee say they're grateful for the decision by President Joe Biden to pardon them “not for breaking the law but for upholding it.”.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
Read full article: From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.
What is an executive order? A look at Trump's tool for quickly reshaping government
Read full article: What is an executive order? A look at Trump's tool for quickly reshaping governmentDonald Trump has returned to the White House and he's already working to overhaul the government through executive orders.
Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to Xi
Read full article: Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to XiVice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.
Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Read full article: Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by TrumpThe price of bitcoin has surged to over $109,000 just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by him soon after he takes office.
Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Read full article: Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by TrumpThe price of bitcoin has surged to over $109,000 just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by him soon after he takes office.
Stock market today: Asian shares gain and bitcoin hits a record high ahead of U.S. inauguration
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares gain and bitcoin hits a record high ahead of U.S. inaugurationWorld shares are higher ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, while bitcoin surged to a record high.
Bitter cold spreads across much of the US as Texas and the South brace for rare winter storm
Read full article: Bitter cold spreads across much of the US as Texas and the South brace for rare winter stormFrigid temperatures engulfed Texas and other parts of the South ahead of a rare winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and disruptive ice accumulations to the region.
Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol
Read full article: Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the US CapitolDonald Trump has 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.
Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, anti-poverty group says as the elites prepare for another Davos
Read full article: Billionaires' wealth soared in 2024, anti-poverty group says as the elites prepare for another DavosBillionaire's wealth has grown faster last year, and now the world can expect at least five trillionaires within a decade, even as the number of people in poverty has barely budged since 1990.
From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift
Read full article: From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shiftDuring his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site he said posed threats to U.S. national security.
Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US
Read full article: Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the USTikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the app’s future in the United States remained uncertain.
Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say
Read full article: Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials sayU.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia.
Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrests
Read full article: Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrestsImmigrants in Chicago and other U.S. cities have been preparing for immigration arrests since President-elect Donald Trump won the November election.
Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders
Read full article: Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leadersFor the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect is welcoming foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power.
Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the US under winter storm warnings
Read full article: Heavy snow and frigid Arctic blast put 70 million across the US under winter storm warningsHeavy snow is expected to blanket large portions of the Eastern U.S. while much of the country will endure dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days.
Trump promotes new meme coin before taking office on pro-crypto agenda
Read full article: Trump promotes new meme coin before taking office on pro-crypto agendaPresident-elect Donald Trump has launched a new cryptocurrency token that's soaring in value and potentially boosting his net worth.
Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others and commutes 2 sentences
Read full article: Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others and commutes 2 sentencesPresident Joe Biden has posthumously pardoned Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced Malcolm X and other Black civil rights leaders and was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Read full article: How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threatIf it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time.
What to watch at Trump's inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leaders
Read full article: What to watch at Trump's inauguration: Big Tech CEOs, Carrie Underwood and foreign leadersDonald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president was expected to be an extravagant break from tradition — before it got moved indoors due to cold weather.
Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearer
Read full article: Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearerAs he prepares to become the nation’s first millennial vice president, JD Vance is already a budding kingmaker in Republican politics and the presumptive heir to the “Make America Great Again” movement.
Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina
Read full article: Biden urges Americans to 'keep the faith' as he spends final full day as president in South CarolinaPresident Joe Biden has spent his final full day in office in South Carolina, where he urged Americans to “keep the faith in a better day to come.”.
Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'
Read full article: Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline'President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally on the eve of his inauguration to promise swift Day 1 action remaking the federal government, shifting federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring that “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.”.
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office
Read full article: Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes officeEvents honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.
US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps financial lifeline for his government
Read full article: US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps financial lifeline for his governmentIn 2022, the White House granted Venezuela a financial lifeline “to support the restoration of democracy” after President Nicolás Maduro promised to work toward an open presidential election, granting U.S. energy giant Chevron a permit to pump and export Venezuelan oil despite sanctions.
As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners
Read full article: As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisonersDozens of Palestinian prisoners have been freed by Israel after three hostages left Hamas captivity in an exchange that took place after 15 months of collective grief and anxiety.
Biden's departing UN envoy says US rivals will fill the vacuum if Trump abandons global leadership
Read full article: Biden's departing UN envoy says US rivals will fill the vacuum if Trump abandons global leadershipThe outgoing U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says she watched America’s leadership diminish in the world during Donald Trump’s first presidency and saw China fill the vacuum.
Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning mission
Read full article: Legacy news on its heels as second Trump era begins, but not abandoning missionIt's a rough time for legacy news outlets as Donald Trump prepares to take the presidential oath for a second term.
TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order
Read full article: TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive orderTikTok says it’s restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Read full article: Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputeSoutheast Asian foreign ministers met this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President Trump
Read full article: NYC mayor defends private meeting with incoming President TrumpNew York City’s Democratic mayor is defending his private meeting with President-elect Donald Trump as the Republican prepares to retake the White House.
Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inauguration
Read full article: Who is Christopher Macchio? Meet the opera tenor singing the national anthem at the inaugurationOpera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the presidential inauguration in front of a smaller live crowd than he was expecting.
Chicago prepares for deportation arrests targeting hundreds next week after Trump takes office
Read full article: Chicago prepares for deportation arrests targeting hundreds next week after Trump takes officeA U.S. official says immigration officers will target more than 300 people with histories of egregious, violent crimes next week after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Extreme cold forecast for much of US in coming days
Read full article: Extreme cold forecast for much of US in coming daysAnother blast of winter weather is expected in parts of the U.S. in the coming days, including bone-chilling wind in the Northern Plains and unusual snow and ice in the Gulf Coast area.
With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extension
Read full article: With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extensionPresident-elect Donald Trump says he “most likely” will give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a U.S. ban.
A$AP Rocky’s shooting trial is set to begin. Here’s what to know about the case
Read full article: A$AP Rocky’s shooting trial is set to begin. Here’s what to know about the caseA$AP Rocky is about to go to trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
Guard troops will wear a special patch at Trump's inauguration to make it clear they aren't police
Read full article: Guard troops will wear a special patch at Trump's inauguration to make it clear they aren't policeThe blur of camouflage and helmets made it nearly impossible to tell the difference between police and National Guard members four years ago when thousands of troops and law enforcement officers locked down nation's capital.
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
Read full article: It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
Read full article: Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolismPresident-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.
Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheaval
Read full article: Merrick Garland exits with his record under scrutiny and the Justice Department bracing for upheavalAttorney General Merrick Garland came in with a mission to calm the waters at the Justice Department and restore its reputation for independence after four turbulent years during Donald Trump's presidency.
Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump's inaugurationSome of the same Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago are allowed to return to Washington, D.
What to know about abortion developments in the states and courts as Trump takes office
Read full article: What to know about abortion developments in the states and courts as Trump takes officeAbortion policy could see more changes across the U.S. as President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term and state legislative sessions get rolling.
Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office
Read full article: Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes officeThousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nation’s capital for women’s reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
Trump returns to Washington for celebrations ahead of inauguration
Read full article: Trump returns to Washington for celebrations ahead of inaugurationDonald Trump spent Saturday evening in Washington celebrating with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration.
Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talks
Read full article: Trump vowed to end the war in Ukraine quickly but Moscow and Kyiv are digging in before any talksPresident-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever.
UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism
Read full article: UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitismThe United Nations has announced new actions to counter the surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination.
NYC mayor says his meeting with Trump covered jobs and ceasefire deal, but not his criminal case
Read full article: NYC mayor says his meeting with Trump covered jobs and ceasefire deal, but not his criminal caseNew York City Mayor Eric Adams says his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump included discussion of reviving manufacturing jobs in the Bronx and the Gaza ceasefire deal — but not the mayor’s federal bribery charges.
As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA
Read full article: As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAAA court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
Read full article: What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling
Read full article: Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceilingIn one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen says her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, on January 21, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon.
For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
Read full article: For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban loomsThe U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban — with the nation’s highest court upholding a law that’s set to officially cut the cord and halt new downloads off the app starting Sunday.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a parting shot at Trump and advice for Democrats' future
Read full article: Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a parting shot at Trump and advice for Democrats' futureCommerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says Donald Trump is a president-elect who for all of his aggressive talk is afraid to let America compete with the rest of the world, responding instead with tariffs and curtailing immigration.
Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from Trump
Read full article: Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from TrumpThe federal judge who oversaw Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case denounced efforts to rewrite the history of the U.S. Capitol attack as she handed down what she acknowledged may be one of the final punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before the Republican president-elect’s promised pardons.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
Read full article: Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election caseA Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of some of the charges against President-elect Donald Trump and others in the Georgia 2020 election interference case.
Federal Reserve says it will leave climate change organization
Read full article: Federal Reserve says it will leave climate change organizationThe Federal Reserve said Friday that it is leaving an international grouping of central banks that focused on how the financial system could help combat climate change.
LA's Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city's rebuild could impact the Games' runup
Read full article: LA's Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city's rebuild could impact the Games' runupThe deadly wildfires that have ravaged sections of Los Angeles left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche.