Feb. 03, 2017 9:42 p.m. EST
News: Rex Tillerson arrives at State Dept., Kellyanne's Conway's role in the White House and Senate Dems strategy for SCOTUS nomination
After being confirmed by the Senate, Rex Tillerson arrived a the State Department this week to begin shaping American foreign policy. Plus, inside Trump's White House, his campaign manager Kellyanne Conway is a key voice for the president. And Senate Democrats debate whether or not they should try to block the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.
Feb. 03, 2017 9:40 p.m. EST
News: Donald Trump’s worldview and how the world views the new president
President Trump is marshaling a new worldview through a flurry of hastily signed executive orders affecting American diplomacy and domestic policy. From a ban on residents from seven predominantly Muslim countries to new sanctions on Iran to contentious calls with American allies, the new president is shaping a new vision of America on the world stage.
Jan. 27, 2017 9:45 p.m. EST
News: Trump acts on Muslim ban and is set to name a Supreme Court nominee. Plus, what's next for the women's march?
Late Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to freeze refugee visas from several primarily Muslim countries. The new president is also expected to name his choice to fill the seat on the Supreme Court left vacant by the death of Antonin Scalia nearly one year ago. His list is reportedly down to three finalists, all white men.
Jan. 27, 2017 9:44 p.m. EST
News: Donald Trump's first week as president
One week after being sworn in, President Trump met with British Prime Minister Theresa May to signal the strength of the U.S. relationship with the U.K. Trump also spoke by phone with the Mexican president, just one day after he cancelled a visit to the White House because of Trump's plan for Mexico to pay for his border wall. What does Trump's 1st week say about America's place in the world?
Jan. 26, 2017 6:52 p.m. EST
News: George W. Bush’s first days in office
America had a new Republican president, as well as a Republican-controlled Congress. It was 2001, and George W. Bush had just taken office as the 43rd president of the United States. Bush, much like President Donald Trump this week, kicked off his first term by making good on campaign promises, such as education reform and conservative values on issues like abortion.
Jan. 25, 2017 5:56 p.m. EST
News: Barack Obama’s first week as president
During his first week in office President Donald Trump has been busy fulfilling many of his campaign promises by signing executive orders to build a wall on the southern border, begin undoing the Affordable Care Act and moving forward on the Keystone XL pipeline. Eight years ago, President Obama was also trying to jump start his agenda.
Jan. 20, 2017 9:43 p.m. EST
News: First Trump cabinet nominees confirmed, Hillary Clinton attends inauguration and thousands expected for women's march
Two of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees were confirmed by the Senate Friday -- Defense Secretary James Mattis and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly. Plus, Trump's one-time rival Hillary Clinton attended the inaugural ceremony and received a standing ovation during the post-inaugural luncheon.
Jan. 20, 2017 9:42 p.m. EST
News: The Inauguration of President Donald Trump
For just the 45th time in American history, the United States demonstrated the smooth transition of power on Friday as President Donald Trump took the oath of office. Trump’s first address as president laid out a dark vision for an America that is deeply divided. "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now," Trump said.
Jan. 13, 2017 9:41 p.m. EST
News: Obama says farewell and awards Biden Medal of Freedom
As President Obama prepares to leave office after eight years, he delivered an emotional farewell address in his hometown Chicago. Later in the week, Obama honored his "brother" Vice President Joe Biden with the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Meanwhile incoming President Trump has promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Jan. 13, 2017 9:40 p.m. EST
News: Trump answers questions about ties to Russia one week before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to have better relations with Russia continue to cast a cloud over his transition to the White House as the 45th president. Trump's repeated praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin has put the president-elect at odds with the intelligence community and members of his own party on Capitol Hill.
