Jan 20 An unprecedented comeback has Trump returning to power and emboldened to reshape American institutions By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Donald Trump has begun his Inauguration Day alongside much of his incoming Cabinet with a prayer service at St. John's Episcopal Church, near the White House. Continue reading
Jan 20 Who supports Trump's agenda? Here's what an AP-NORC poll shows By Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A poll finds that despite Donald Trump's claims of an "unprecedented and powerful mandate," the incoming Republican president lacks broad support for some of his top priorities. Continue reading
Jan 20 What is an executive order? Here's what the tool can and can't do By Josh Boak, Associated Press An incoming president signing a flurry of executive orders is standard practice. But there are limits to what orders can achieve. Continue reading
Jan 20 Live updates: Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration Day By Associated Press Donald Trump will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions. Continue reading
Jan 20 Defending against possible Trump 'revenge,' Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and Jan. 6 committee members By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The decision by President Joe Biden comes after Donald Trump warned of an enemies list filled with those who have crossed him politically or sought to hold him accountable for his attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss and his… Continue reading
Jan 20 Live blog: Fact-checking Trump's 2nd inauguration By PolitiFact staff Our partners at PolitiFact will be providing live fact-checking across the day. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: President-elect Trump speaks to supporters at rally on eve of his inauguration By Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump took the stage Sunday at his rally in Washington, less than a day before he will be sworn in as president. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 5:42 Leaders in tech, AI and cryptocurrency make big donations to Trump inauguration By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee has smashed fundraising records, racking up more than $200 million in pledges. Donations have come from some of the world’s biggest companies, and top tech CEOs will be front and center at the festivities. Ali Rogin… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 5:30 Sen. Wyden offers way forward for progressives in new book 'It Takes Chutzpah' By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman As Trump returns to the White House with Republicans in charge of the House and Senate, Democrats are searching for a way forward. Ron Wyden, the second-most senior Senate Democrat, offers strategies in a new book, “It Takes Chutzpah: How… Continue watching
Jan 19 Biden issues pardon to late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, who influenced civil rights movement By Colleen Long, Associated Press Congressional leaders had pushed for Biden to pardon Garvey, with supporters arguing that Garvey's mail fraud conviction in the 1920s was politically motivated and an effort to silence the increasingly popular leader who spoke of racial pride. Continue reading