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Billionaires in front of Cabinet: A look at who stood where at Trump's inauguration

President Donald Trump welcomed a mix of traditional, unprecedented and unorthodox guests at his inauguration ceremony

Trump redefines gender, makes biological sex a person’s identity: 8 key takeaways from his executive order

Trump's executive order clearly defines biological sex as unchangeable and impacts various government policies, possibly changing how sex and gender are handled in law and healthcare across the US

Hours after Trump sworn in, US Senate clears migrant detention law; several Democrats vote with Republicans

The bill mandates the federal detention of illegal immigrants who are accused of theft and burglary, among other things. The legislation was seen as a priority for Republicans after the immigration crisis turned out to be a major talking point for the Trump campaign

Unhealthy decision? Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from World Health Organisation

On his first day in the Oval Office, US President-elect Donald Trump signed an executive order which would withdraw United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Pentagon removes portrait of General Milley, two hours after Trump assumes the Oval Office

Pentagon removed the portrait of former Joint Chiefs of Staff General Milley, two hours after US President Donald Trump returned to the White House

6 ways Trump 2.0 may change the world

Donald Trump’s 2025 return to the White House signals major shifts in trade, immigration, global alliances and climate policies with worldwide impact

Trump pardons Jan 6 riot defendants revokes 80 Biden policies at his inaugural parade

At his inaugural parade, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he would issue presidential pardons to Jan 6 defendants along with other executive orders

Power struggle or political ambition? Vivek Ramaswamy bows out of DOGE

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy departed from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) soon after Trump's inauguration ceremony, a White House spokesperson confirmed on Monday

Did 'first buddy' Elon Musk perform a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew severe backlash after he performed what appeared to be a Nazi Salute at US President Donald Trump's inaugural parade

'Things that Joe did today...': Trump slams Biden's last-minute pardons

"I was going to talk about the things that Joe did today, with the pardons of people that were very, very guilty of very bad crimes," Trump told supporters at the US Capitol shortly after his inauguration

Minutes after inauguration, federal employee union sues Trump over 'Musk's 'Doge'

Minutes after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president, the largest union of US federal government employees on Monday filed suit against Trump over his plans to create a cost-cutting "Department of Government Efficiency" headed by billionaire Elon Musk

5 things about North America’s tallest mountain that Trump wants to rename as Mt McKinley

At his rally in Phoenix on Sunday (January 19), Trump had said, 'They took his name off Mount McKinley...He was a great president, and we will restore his legacy by bringing back the name Mount McKinley'

'Golden age of America begins now': Donald Trump in inauguration address

"The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world," Trump said in the inauguration address

WATCH: Clintons, Obama booed at Trump inauguration ceremony

As Obama, Clinton, and Hillary, entered the US Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., for Trump's historic swearing-in ceremony on Monday, loud boos echoed from the crowd at the Capitol One Arena

'Greater, stronger and far more exceptional': Donald Trump becomes president of the United States

Donald Trump is now President Donald Trump– the head of the state and the head of the government of the United States of America

Biden's last act as president: Pardon to family members shielding them from Trump action

In a statement, Biden said, that his family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, 'motivated solely by a desire to hurt me— the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end,' he said in a statement

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley, and Jan 6 committee members to guard against Trump’s 'revenge'

President Biden has granted pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol. In his final hours in office, Biden is using his extraordinary powers to protect against potential "revenge" from the incoming Trump administration

In frigid cold at -13°C, crowds gather for Trump inauguration

The Arctic blast sweeping across North America has brought record-breaking low temperatures, with Washington, DC, seeing a maximum of -4°C. The wind chill carried by gusts of up to 30 mph, temperatures were feeling as low as -13°C

‘Revolution of common sense’ to be Trump’s pitch in inauguration address

US President-elect Donald Trump will advocate for a "revolution of common sense" in his inaugural address, according to a report, citing excerpts of his prepared remarks

Inauguration Day: Why Donald Trump waits for 11 weeks to take oath as US president

In a historic election, Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris to clinch the US presidential race on November 5. However, his second term will begin today after the inauguration at the US Capitol. But why is the wait so long?

On his last day, Biden to sign executive order to help distressed ares, 'left-behind' communities

An estimated 15 per cent of Americans — around 50 million people — live in distressed ZIP codes marked by high poverty, unemployment, abandoned homes, and declining businesses

Why will Trump use two bibles for his swearing in?

On Friday, Trump's inaugural committee announced that the Republican firebrand will be using the same two bibles he used when he took oath the first time in 2017

Trump's promises more popular than Trump himself: Ipsos-NYT survey

The survey revealed that Americans view him more negatively than any other president about to take office in the last 70 years

Trump launches his own cryptocurrency days before he takes over the White House

According to Trump's website, the venture is co-ordinated by CIC Digital LLC - an affiliate of the Trump Organization. The private company was responsible for selling Trump's shoes and fragrances in the past

Trump says he is 'most likely' to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to save itself from US ban

TikTok has said that it will "go dark" on Sunday, appealing for greater “clarity and assurance” so that US tech hosts of the service would not be in legal jeopardy

Trump pledges to sign record number of executive orders on his first day in office

The president-elect is expected to sign orders undoing many of the policies advanced during President Joe Biden's outgoing administration

Donald Trump launches his own meme coin: Here's why it soared despite having no economic value

The official website for $TRUMP says 200 million coins have been issued, with plans to release an additional 800 million over the next three years. At current valuations, the coins yet to be issued would be worth about $24 billion

Thousands rally in Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration for gender justice, bodily autonomy

Saturday’s protests, though vibrant, were smaller than those in 2017, reflecting fractures within the women’s rights movement following Trump’s defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris in November’s election

Donald Trump is glaring in his new official portrait: What’s with the look?

Donald Trump’s latest official portrait has turned heads with its intense glare, dramatic lighting, and striking resemblance to his 2023 mug shot. Experts call it a 'message picture', crafted to reflect Trump’s polarising persona as he prepares to take office once again

Why has Donald Trump’s inauguration moved indoors? How does this change plans?

Donald Trump's inauguration, set to take place on the steps of the US Capitol, has been relocated indoors to the Rotunda due to extreme cold. This marks the first indoor swearing-in in 40 years, reshaping plans for thousands of attendees and posing unique logistical and security challenges