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'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd term
Read full article: 'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd termNot every outlet popular with conservative readers is cheerleading for President Donald Trump.
California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state
Read full article: California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the stateCalifornia water regulators have said there's no truth to President Donald Trump's claim that the U_S_ military entered the state and “turned on the water.”.
He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening days
Read full article: He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening daysDonald Trump’s first week in office isn’t over yet, but what the Republican president has done so far offers clues about how his next four years in the White House may unfold.
Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine war
Read full article: Trump leans in on targeting Russian oil revenue as he tries to fulfill pledge to end Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine.
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Read full article: Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013
Read full article: Estimated 24.6 million TV viewers watched inauguration coverage, smallest audience since 2013The Nielsen Company says an estimated 24.6 million people watched coverage of President Donald Trump's second inauguration.
Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
Read full article: Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industryPresident Donald Trump’s goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins — a move critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an effort to legitimize digital assets.
Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
Read full article: Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrantsPresident Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she asked him to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrants in the United States illegally during a prayer service marking his inauguration.
Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics
Read full article: Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politicsPresident Donald Trump has defended his decision to pardon people convicted of assaulting police officers during the attack on the Capitol and suggests there could be a place in U.S. politics for the Proud Boys extremist group, quickly evoking some of the controversies of his first term.
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.
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.
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions
Read full article: Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actionsDonald 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.
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.
Correction: Trump-Inauguration-Christopher Macchio story
Read full article: Correction: Trump-Inauguration-Christopher Macchio storyIn a story published Jan. 18, 2025, about opera tenor Christopher Macchio set to sing the national anthem at Donald Trump’s inauguration, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Macchio performed at Trump’s 70th birthday party.
As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Read full article: As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inaugurationThe super-rich have long played a role in U.S. politics but have an unusually prominent spot in incoming President Donald Trump's new administration.
Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?
Read full article: Biden warns the US risks becoming an 'oligarchy.' What does the term mean?President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech to the nation warned that American democracy was sliding into an “oligarchy” of tech billionaires.
World Economic Forum says Trump to take part virtually in Davos meeting, days after inauguration
Read full article: World Economic Forum says Trump to take part virtually in Davos meeting, days after inaugurationThe World Economic Forum’s president says U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration.
Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration events
Read full article: Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration eventsCountry music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.
Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their own
Read full article: Jimmy Carter's funeral brings together 5 current and former US presidents to honor one of their ownFive current and former U.S. presidents have come together for Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by Amazon
Read full article: A Melania Trump documentary from director Brett Ratner will be released by AmazonIncoming first lady Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video.
Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell
Read full article: Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bellPresident-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year.
Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year
Read full article: Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the YearPresident-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year.
Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first
Read full article: Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the firstSoon-to-be first lady Melania Trump says preparing to enter the White House for the second time looks a lot different from the first time.
Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
Read full article: Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance movesDonald Trump and the National Football League had an adversarial relationship during his first term in the White House.
What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Read full article: What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and MedicaidMehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the massive federal health care bureaucracy that covers more than a third of Americans.
Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020
Read full article: Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Trump has vowed to kill US offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
Read full article: Trump has vowed to kill US offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?Opponents of offshore wind energy projects expect President-elect Donald Trump to kill an industry he has vowed to end on the first day he returns to the White House.
Trump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committee
Read full article: Trump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committeeDonald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
Read full article: Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential winThe judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case has canceled any remaining court deadlines after prosecutors said they need time to assess “the appropriate course going forward” after the Republican’s presidential victory this week.
How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCast
Read full article: How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCastDonald Trump won the presidency after holding tight to his core base of voters and slightly expanding his coalition to include several groups that have traditionally been a part of the Democratic base.
Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
Read full article: Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transitionDonald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory phone calls from his defeated opponent, world leaders and President Joe Biden as he began the process of turning his election victory into a government.
Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work
Read full article: Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will workDonald Trump’s impending return to the White House means he’ll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden.
Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says
Read full article: Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper saysFrench newspaper Le Monde reported that highly confidential movements of some of the world’s most powerful leaders, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could easily be tracked online through a fitness app used by their bodyguards.
Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign
Read full article: Here's what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaignUncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin presidential contest.
Melania Trump calls her husband's survival of assassination attempts 'miracles'
Read full article: Melania Trump calls her husband's survival of assassination attempts 'miracles'In the first interview with Melania Trump in more than two years, the former first lady says she saw her husband's survival in two attempts on his life as “miracles."
Hillary Clinton takes stock of life's wins and losses in a memoir inspired by a Joni Mitchell lyric
Read full article: Hillary Clinton takes stock of life's wins and losses in a memoir inspired by a Joni Mitchell lyricAt 76, Hillary Clinton is taking stock of her life – its wins and its losses – in a new memoir.
Fall is bringing fantasy (and romantasy), literary fiction, politics and Taylor-ed book offerings
Read full article: Fall is bringing fantasy (and romantasy), literary fiction, politics and Taylor-ed book offeringsNot even a presidential election is likely to slow the wave of fantasy novels that has been building the past few years.
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall
Read full article: Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fallFormer first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.”.
Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last night
Read full article: Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention's last nightMelania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention on its last night.
Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps
Read full article: Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding tapsThe keen of bagpipes, a three-volley gun salute and a bugle sounding taps pierced the air of a small Pennsylvania town as hundreds gathered to honor an ex-fire chief who was shot and killed at a rally for former President Donald Trump.
This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump
Read full article: This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania TrumpFormer first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials.
Melania Trump will attend the Republican convention in a rare political appearance, AP sources say
Read full article: Melania Trump will attend the Republican convention in a rare political appearance, AP sources sayFormer first lady Melania Trump will attend the Republican National Convention next week in Milwaukee.
Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for president
Read full article: Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for presidentAfter Melania Trump missed some key events in her husband's presidential campaign this year, she told reporters who asked about her thin schedule to “stay tuned.”.
Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBS
Read full article: Trump accepts a VP debate but wants it on Fox News. Harris has already said yes to CBSDonald Trump says he's accepting an invitation from Fox News for his running mate to participate in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump campaigns in Minnesota, predicting he will win the traditionally Democratic state in November
Read full article: Trump campaigns in Minnesota, predicting he will win the traditionally Democratic state in NovemberFormer President Donald Trump used a day off from his hush money trial Friday to headline a Republican fundraiser in Minnesota, a traditionally Democratic state that he boasts he can carry in November.
Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after all
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after allFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, won’t be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention after all.
Melania Trump is set to make a return to her husband's campaign with a rare political appearance
Read full article: Melania Trump is set to make a return to her husband's campaign with a rare political appearanceFormer first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband’s presidential campaign with a rare political appearance after months of being absent from Donald Trump’s latest run for the White House.
Trump asks Supreme Court to dismiss case charging him with plotting to overturn 2020 election
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court to dismiss case charging him with plotting to overturn 2020 electionLawyers for Donald Trump have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss an indictment charging the former president with conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Here's where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House
Read full article: Here's where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White HouseFrom allegations of plotting to overturn an election he lost to illegally stowing classified documents at his Florida estate, former President Donald Trump faces four criminal indictments in four different cities as he vies to reclaim the White House.
Melania Trump remembers her mother as 'a ray of light in the darkest days'
Read full article: Melania Trump remembers her mother as 'a ray of light in the darkest days'Former First Lady Melania Trump remembered her mother as “a ray of light in the darkest of days” during a funeral service at a church not far from the family’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Here are the other investigations Trump has to worry about
Read full article: Here are the other investigations Trump has to worry aboutDonald Trump’s legal problems appear to have escalated significantly with federal charges over the retention of top secret documents, but investigators aren’t done yet.
DeSantis signs Bible, Pence hops on motorcycle at 'Roast and Ride' event in Iowa
Read full article: DeSantis signs Bible, Pence hops on motorcycle at 'Roast and Ride' event in IowaAmid plates of sliced pork, statement-making leather ensembles and piles of political T-shirts, eight Republican presidential hopefuls descended on Iowa to pitch themselves to voters and, in Mike Pence’s case, hop on a motorcycle.
Jurors see cellphone data of XXXTentacion's accused killers
Read full article: Jurors see cellphone data of XXXTentacion's accused killersJurors deliberating the fate of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion reviewed videos, photos and text messages seized from two of their cellphones.
Amazon may breach trademark rights over fake Louboutin ads
Read full article: Amazon may breach trademark rights over fake Louboutin adsThe European Court of Justice says online retail giant Amazon may be in breach of luxury shoemaker Christian Louboutin’s trademark rights over the sale of counterfeit red-soled high-heeled shoes on its platform.
At Trump Org. fraud trial, defense rests and deflects blame
Read full article: At Trump Org. fraud trial, defense rests and deflects blameThe defense has rested at the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud trial after a contentious day in court, putting the case involving former President Donald Trump’s real estate empire on track for deliberations next week.
Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'
Read full article: Obama to Democrats: 'Sulking and moping is not an option'The Democratic Party’s most powerful voices are warning that abortion, Social Security and democracy itself are at risk as they labor to overcome fierce political headwinds over the final weekend of the 2022 campaign.
What we know about Trump's actions as insurrection unfolded
Read full article: What we know about Trump's actions as insurrection unfoldedMembers of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection are holding their first prime-time hearing to share what they have uncovered about then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Facebook expands harassment policy to protect public figures
Read full article: Facebook expands harassment policy to protect public figuresFacebook has expanded its online harassment policies to do more to stop degrading attacks on public figures as well as abuse directed at journalists and human rights activists around the world.
Trump-backed candidates face scrutiny after minimal vetting
Read full article: Trump-backed candidates face scrutiny after minimal vettingAs former President Donald Trump has waded into contested primaries across the country, trying to exact revenge and remake the Republican Party in his image, he has endorsed a series of candidates facing serious allegations, especially concerning their treatment of women.
Ex-Trump aide files defamation suit over abuse allegations
Read full article: Ex-Trump aide files defamation suit over abuse allegationsA former Trump aide and congressional candidate in Ohio has filed a defamation lawsuit over allegations of physical abuse that his former girlfriend and White House colleague is leveling while promoting her new book.
Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together
Read full article: Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came togetherThe latest round of subpoenas from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection may help uncover the degree to which former President Donald Trump, his campaign and White House were involved in planning the rally that preceded the riot.