Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Just hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised “immediate pardons” to those convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Donald J. Trump Inaugurated As 47th President
Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, promising a revolution of common sense, a “golden age of America,” and a radical shake-up of the global order.
Trump to Declare National Emergency on Border, Issue Executive Orders
After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, President Donald Trump said he will sign “a series of historic executive orders … to begin the complete restoration of America and the ‘Revolution of Common Sense.’”
Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Donald J. Trump, who at 78 will become America’s oldest president to take office, will call for a “revolution of common sense” during his inaugural address, according to prepared remarks.
Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden moved just hours before leaving office on Monday to guard some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most high-profile adversaries against what he said was a promised campaign of “retribution” by issuing pre-emptive pardons to head off politically driven prosecutions.
Trump Taking Over Power Amid Weather and World Concerns
Donald J. Trump prepared to make his historic return to the White House on Monday, taking over from a president who, for the first time, admitted publicly that he may not have been fit enough to carry on for another four-year term.
U.S. House Passes Measure to Deport Noncitizen Sex Crime Offenders
The U.S. House on Thursday passed a bill that would lead to the deportation of foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally who commit sex crimes or domestic violence.
Republicans to Introduce Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act
Republican lawmakers are set to introduce legislation requiring doctors to provide the same medical assistance to babies born alive following an abortion as they would to a baby of the same gestational age in other circumstances.
Both Sides Raise Concern of Weaponized Justice Department at Bondi Hearing
Accusations of weaponizing the U.S. Department of Justice were hurled by Republicans and Democrats during the confirmation hearing of Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi Wednesday.
Rubio: U.S. Foreign Policy Must Serve National Interests
Safety, strength and prosperity will be the key objectives of the U.S. Department of State under the second Trump administration, Secretary of State nominee Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said during his confirmation hearing Wednesday.
House Passes Bill to Ban Transgender Students from Women’s Sports
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday to ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports with support from a few Democrats.
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Allow Concealed Carry Across US States
Congressional Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to carry a concealed handgun in any other state in the US, The Center Square (TCS) reports.
Rivals Unite At Carter’s Funeral In US
Political rivals united in grief Thursday as they attended Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington before the 39th president’s final journey back to Georgia for burial.
Republicans Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Impose Term Limits
Republicans in Congress led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits for members of Congress.
At Least 10 Dead in ‘Terrorist Attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter
At least 10 people are dead and 35 are injured after a man drove a truck through a Bourbon Street New Year’s crowd early Wednesday.
Bah, Humbug! Rand Paul Report Details ‘Waste’ in Federal Spending
Congress and federal agencies wasted more than $1 trillion of taxpayer money in 2024, according to an analysis published by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, who has long called for fiscal responsibility and the end of waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer money.
Trump Vows to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorists, Announces Anti-Drug Ad Blitz
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday his intention to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations in an effort to combat the growing influence and violence associated with these groups. In addition, he revealed plans to launch a comprehensive anti-drug advertising campaign within the United States.
Biden Stops Execution of Nearly All Death Row Inmates
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 Americans on federal death row on Monday.
Biden Signs Stopgap Funding Bill After Last-Minute Votes in Congress
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed the Continuing Resolution approved by Congress that keeps the federal government operating until March.
Trump Promises to Cut ‘Hundreds of Billions’ in Federal Spending Next Year
President-elect Donald Trump promised to cut “hundreds of billions” in federal spending in 2025 after demanding Congress pass a short-term measure to fund the government that includes lifting the debt ceiling.