Mon, January 20, 2025

by: Crikey

Trump's executive orders can make change - but are limited and can be undone by the courts

Executive orders, like other unilateral actions, allow presidents to make policy outside of the regular lawmaking process. This leaves Congress, notoriously polarised and gridlocked, to respond. Thus, executive orders are unilateral actions that give presidents several advantages, allowing them to move first and act alone in policymaking.

by: scrippsnews

Vivek Ramaswamy will not serve in new Department of Government Efficiency

Vivek Ramaswamy will not be part of President Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency. Shortly after winning the presidential election, Trump announced that Ramaswamy would lead the department with Tesla founder Elon Musk. Its goal is to reduce government spending and increase efficiency.

by: Mediaite

BREAKING: Biden Pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley, Liz Cheney and Other J6 Select Committee Figures

In the last hours of serving as the 46th president, Biden issued a preemptive pardon to several political figures who were at risk of criminal investigation.

by: ABC

Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members

With just hours left of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee.

by: WJCL

Trump's family circle has a different look as he returns to the White House

As Trump prepares to return to the White House, his family circle looks a little different than it did eight years ago

by: Politico

Trump's Message: Take Me Seriously AND Literally

If you were surprised at the tone and substance of Donald Trump's second inaugural address, you have not been paying attention to the last decade or so. For him, norms exist to shatter. If his predecessors did it one way,

by: CNN

Trump's inaugural address, annotated and fact-checked

Trump has promised to completely reform and remake elements of the federal government, with his plan for a Department of Government Efficiency. This message echoes what he said in his first inaugural address. These words sound similar to things Trump might say at a campaign rally, but in the Rotunda, they are being delivered in a strict monotone.

by: coloradopolitics

Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases 20 wolves in Eagle and Pitkin counties

British Columbia, released in Eagle and Pitkin counties in Colorado. No further releases planned for 2024-2025 capture season.

by: ABC

Trump inaugural address: Scathing rebuke of Biden's 'horrible betrayal' and vision for 'Golden Age'

Trump offered a scathing rebuke of his predecessor's term while laying out the immediate actions he plans to take on the first day of his second term in office.

by: Firstpost

Inauguration LIVE Updates: Donald Trump is back as US president, to address nation shortly

Trump has promised to execute a flurry of executive orders on issues ranging from border security to oil and gas production on his first day in office

by: Reuters

Trump promises show of strength on return to White House

Donald Trump's inauguration completes a comeback for a political disruptor who survived two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.

by: ABC

Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.

by: WFAA8

Who had the longest (and shortest) inauguration speeches

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

by: PBS

What is an executive order? Here's what the tool can and can't do

An incoming president signing a flurry of executive orders is standard practice. But there are limits to what orders can achieve.

by: Politico

Playbook: Trump's second coming

Good Monday morning, and happy Inauguration Day. This is Jack Blanchard on Playbook debut. Stay warm out there.

by: Politico

Florida's 'coming out party'

The incoming administration is importing Florida's policies and personnel into Washington, establishing the Sunshine State's dominance in the U.S. It's widely expected to copy Florida's ideas on education, immigration, DEI and more.

by: MSN

As Trump takes office, what to know about local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE for deportations

Whether local law enforcement agencies cooperate with federal immigration authorities will be be crucial to Trump's planned mass deportation.

by: MSN

Released Palestinian prisoners speak out: 'Men and women are suffering from complete deprivation of basic rights'

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by: MSN

D-Day: the full schedule of Trump's inauguration

Donald John Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 21, 2025. At age 78, the Republican thus begins his second term in office, following four years of Joe Biden in the White House.

by: MSN

President-elect Trump, VP-elect JD Vance lay wreath at Arlington Cemetery ahead of inauguration

United States President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Sunday (local time) participated in a solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, where they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the eve of the inauguration.

by: MSN

What is open on Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration Day 2025?

The first holiday of the year was just a couple of weeks ago, with banks and big retailers closed on New Year's Day. Now, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is here — and it happens to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.

by: MSN

Donald Trump breaks into dance day before returning as US president. Watch viral video

US President-elect Donald Trump closed his last rally before taking oath as the 47th President by bringing back his famous dance moves while grooving to 'YMCA', a song that has become synonymous with the Republican leader's campaign.

by: MSN

Immigration advocates brace for Trump's Day 1 deportation orders that could target 47,000 in Philadelphia

President-elect Donald Trump promised increased immigration restrictions and a closed border in the campaign that made him president. His inauguration on Monday could immediately usher in major policy changes that will have ramifications locally.

by: MSN

The war in Ukraine is the fault of Washington and its allies, according to the Kremlin

That's what the Kremlin said on Saturday, January 18. Russia is facing the United States to say the truth. According to the Kremlin, the "special military operation" in Ukraine is basically an existential confrontation with Washington and its allies,

by: MSN

Why are some flags at half-staff, and some aren't? What to know for Inauguration Day 2025

According to the U.S. General Services Administration, flags are flown at half-staff when the country or a specific state is mourning following national tragedies, for days of remembrance or in the immediate deaths of government or military personnel.

by: MSN

Federal Employees Adapt Job Descriptions Amid DOGE Scrutiny

The federal workforce is taking preemptive measures to safeguard jobs as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an external initiative led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, intensifies its efforts to recommend significant cuts to the federal workforce and budget.

by: MSN

DOGE officially comes to power today. Here's what's likely first on the agenda.

Musk and Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency will embed itself at federal agencies and in the heart of DC.

by: MSN

Donald Trump proposes US government acquire half of TikTok, which thanks him and restores service

Incoming president promises to allow ongoing operations for 90 days just as made-in-China app started to go dark US president-elect Donald Trump appears to have proposed the government he will soon lead should acquire half of made-in-China social media service TikTok's stateside operations.

by: cnbctv18

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Ineligible beneficiaries will be asked to return money, says Maharashtra Minister

There are more than 2.43 crore beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, putting a burden of around ₹3,700 crore on the state exchequer every month.

by: MSN

Ration card rules 2025: e-KYC is now mandatory | Check eligibility criteria and other details

The central government wants to ensure that food items are provided to the common people of the country through the ration system. The government is unwilling to provide ration benefits to those whose income is above a certain limit.

by: WHYY

Trump's 2nd term represents hope for the right and fear of a dark era for others

Loyalists are lined up to help push an economic and social agenda that is sure to hearten his supporters and fuel an even deeper disdain among his detractors.

by: coloradopolitics

Trump's potential flood of policy changes after inauguration could spell big changes in Colorado

As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, some Coloradans are rejoicing and others are bracing themselves at the prospect of the president-elect's incoming

by: CNN

Inauguration of Donald Trump and JD Vance

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday at the US Capitol. Follow for live news updates on all of the events.

by: MSN

Donald Trump's presidential inauguration: Know schedule, when and where to watch

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated for his second term as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The inauguration will feature events including a procession, swearing-in ceremonies,

by: MSN

Donald Trump is a wannabe dictator and the UK should treat him as such

The UK cannot continue to cling to a 'special relationship' with a leader who promised to behave like a dictator from Day One

by: MSN

Musk and Bezos among the guests at Trump's pre-inauguration dinner

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos among guests at Trump pre-inauguration dinner in Washington.

by: MSN

Donald Trump inauguration day: Oath ceremony date and time, who's attending and who's not; full schedule of events

US President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath as the 47th US President. Here's all you need to know about series of events scheduled on Monday, January 20.

by: MSN

A look at the week ahead in our SD state government

Here's a first look at meetings of our South Dakota state government's boards and commissions, as well as the 2025 legislative session, that are open to the public during the new week starting Monday,

by: MSN

Owen Polley: Keir Starmer and his Labour government are proving blind to issues with the Irish Sea border

The suggestion that Gerry Adams could be in line for compensation, for his internment without trial during the Troubles, will have made any right-thinking person angry.

by: MSN

Fox News exposure linked to Republican gains in elections over two decades

A recent study published in the Journal of Public Economics provides evidence that Fox News Channel has had a profound influence on American political preferences and election outcomes from 2000 to 2020.

by: MSN

New 'oligarchy' under fire as elites descend on Davos

A leading NGO warned Monday of an emerging "aristocratic oligarchy" with massive political clout and primed to profit from Donald Trump's presidency, as global elites descend on Davos for their annual confab.

by: MSN

DWP to announce reform of health and disability benefits amid warning

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by: MSN

Donald Trump inauguration: Full schedule, timings, oath ceremony, key details, tea meet, post-event lineup

Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, marking his second term in office. The ceremony, which signifies the peaceful transfer of power, will also see Vice President-elect JD Vance taking the ...

by: MSN

Vance will make his mark as the first millennial vice president and the potential MAGA torchbearer

As he prepares to become the nation's first millennial vice president, JD Vance is already the presumptive heir to the "Make America Great Again" movement. Vance hasn't been assigned a specific portfolio in the White House like some of his predecessors.

by: Indiatimes

Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Kejriwal writes to PM Modi requesting housing scheme for government employees

Senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of pressuring the Delhi Police to stop his party from holding a press conference and screening

by: MSN

Gov. Polis to attend Trump's inauguration

Gov. Jared Polis will attend Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. Polis' office said he would do so in his capacity as chair of the National Governors Association. "As chair of the National Governors Association,

by: MSN

Government to track and freeze petrol prices each day under new cost-of-living fuel plan

Retailers will be forced to report their petrol prices in advance and will not be allowed to change them under a new government scheme to tackle cost-of-living.

by: Reuters

Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval

Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the U.

Live updates: Florida moments from the Trump inauguration in Washington, DC

A live breakdown of all Florida moments at Donald Trump's inauguration and from his "backup White House" in Palm Beach.

The article from MSN provides live updates and moments from Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C. It captures the atmosphere and key events of the day, including Trump's speech where he emphasized themes of "America First," unity, and a promise to transfer power back to the citizens. The piece also mentions the presence of notable figures, the reactions of the crowd, and logistical details like security measures and the parade route. Additionally, it touches on the protests occurring in the city, with some demonstrators expressing opposition to Trump's presidency, highlighting the divisive nature of his election. The coverage includes reactions from both supporters and detractors, painting a picture of a nation at a significant political juncture.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/live-updates-florida-moments-from-the-trump-inauguration-in-washington-dc/ar-AA1xwtJf