President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address sounded a lot like his first, with a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems.
The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.
Cecile Richards, a national leader for abortion access and women’s rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years, has died. She was 67.
Elon Musk ignited speculation and chatter online when he made a hand gesture twice during a speech celebrating President Donald Trump on Monday.
The group championed causes including immigrant rights, support for Palestinians and protections for reproductive and LGBTQIA rights.
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. The prayer by a Michigan pastor heavily cited King’s seminal “I Have a Dream” speech alongside the Declaration of Independence, patriotic songs and gospel hymns.
Getting humans to Mars has long been an obsession for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. On Monday, that project got a full endorsement from the newly sworn-in president.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker condemned President Trump’s agenda and character Monday just before Trump took the oath.
Donald 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. But it’s unclear whether his orders will be enough to move the U.S. economy as he promised.
Incoming President Donald Trump has been promising a flurry of executive action on Day 1, and there are executive orders already prepared for his signature.