Tue, January 21, 2025

by: CNN

Trump begins second term with series of sweeping executive actions

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions, revoking 78 of Joe Biden's policies hours after returning to the White House.

by: Reuters

Pardoned prisoners from Jan. 6 attack to go free on Trump's first full day in office

Supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.

by: CNN

Trump wields huge power to kick start his new 'Golden Age'

Proclaiming a new American "Golden Age," Trump consolidated power hours into his new term, wielding massive executive authority in seeking to obliterate large chunks of Joe Biden's legacy and showing he plans to learn from his first-term failures to pull off a transformational presidency.

by: tbsnews

We are keeping trade and politics separate: Food adviser on rice import

Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder has said that import costs are relatively lower due to the proximity of neighboring countries such as India, Myanmar, and Pakistan. "Therefore, we welcome neighboring countries interested in exporting rice to us.

by: MSN

What We Know About Trump's Executive Order Declaring There Are 'Only Two Genders, Male and Female'

Claims spread that newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump would sign one or several executive orders preventing people from choosing their gender identity, and those who depend on the federal government from accessing gender-affirming care — including inmates.

by: Mediaite

'Everyone Wants Him Out': GOP Strategist Says Trump World Wants Vivek Ramaswamy Gone From Mar-a-Lago and DC

A Republican strategist told Politico that "everyone wants" Vivek Ramaswamy "out," as the Trump surrogate announced his departure from DOGE.

by: MSN

Bitcoin price live: Trump's new meme coin and other crypto plummets as president takes office

Trump's new meme coin and other crypto plummets as president takes office - Incoming president tells fans to 'have fun' with new digital currencies

by: CNN

Trump signs Day 1 executive actions as he attempts to transform federal government

President Donald Trump on Monday took the first steps to enact his sweeping agenda with a series of executive actions that are expected to kickstart his promised transformation of the federal government.

by: MSN

The U.S. Government Has a Landlord, and Trump Isn't a Fan

Shortly before he was elected president in 2016, Donald Trump took a break from campaigning to attend a ceremony for his new flagship hotel, the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. The General Services Administration,

by: MSN

Tariffs, Ukraine and Chagos: How the UK could feel the full force of Trump's second term

How the UK could feel the full force of Trump's second term - The 45th US president's second term could have major implications for the UK

by: MSN

Trump inauguration live updates: President abruptly withdraws US from WHO and pardons nearly all Jan 6 prisoners

President to speak at Capital One Arena and begin signing promised executive orders - President-elect sworn-in at Capitol rotunda as freezing conditions blast Washington DC

by: CNN

The latest on Donald Trump's presidency

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions, revoking 78 of Joe Biden's policies hours after returning to the White House.

by: MSN

US News Live Today January 21, 2025: 'Welcome home!': Fans rejoice as Donald Trump and Melania dance at Commander-in-Chief ball to thunderous applause|Watch

Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more.

by: MSN

ANC to reconfigure leadership in Gauteng and KZN, but government leadership remains unchanged.

The ANC in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal are going through a leadership change announced by the party' secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula after the two provinces' bad performance during last year's elections.

by: MSN

Republic Day 2025: Parade on January 26, check ticket prices and how to book online and offline

Every year on January 26, a Republic Day parade is organised on Kartavya Path. From parade tickets to place and timing — here's all you need to know about Republic Day Parade 2025.

by: MSN

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at St. John's Church service ahead of inauguration

Ahead of the inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at St. John's Church for a service.

by: MSN

Trump's day one executive orders take aim at immigration, trans rights and oil drilling. What we know

Trump's day one executive orders take aim at immigration, trans rights and oil drilling. What we know - Trump has declared an emergency at the southern border and rolled back trans rights as he signs

by: MSN

Understanding Trump's executive orders and their impact

Donald Trump is returning to the White House ready to immediately overhaul the government using the fastest tool he has — the executive order. An incoming president signing a flurry of executive orders is standard practice.

by: MSN

Kenyan newspapers, January 21: Uhuru's ally says there's no political deal between him and Ruto

Jubilee Party secretay general Jeremiah Kioni has denied their being a political pact between former president Uhuru Kenyatta and his sucessor William Ruto.

by: MSN

Donald and Melania Trump Ripped to Shreds Over 'Embarrassing' Air-Kiss at 2025 Inauguration: Watch

"Home Alone" director Chris Columbus revealed that the legendary aftershave face slap scene was partially improvised by Macaulay Culkin. Columbus shared that the crew erupted into laughter after Culkin did not move his hands when he slapped his face after applying aftershave so they decided to keep that version in the final cut of the movie.

by: MSN

Donald Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs draw the ire of some New Yorkers

Some New Yorkers take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.

by: MSNBC

Maddow: Why Trump-style corruption is bad and makes governments suck

Rachel Maddow explains why Donald Trump's family favors, grift, conflicts of interest, and uninhibited mix of money and politics are more than just inappropriate or in violation of some esoteric ethics code,
Mon, January 20, 2025

by: fox13now

Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions

After being inaugurated, Trump attended a parade in his honor at Capital One Arena and signed a number of executive orders and pardons for his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

by: WFAA8

The 10 shortest inaugural speeches in US history

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

by: PBS

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Trump and Washington have changed since his first term

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how the perception of President Trump has changed over four years,

by: scrippsnews

Trump signs orders to end remote work for government and set bureaucratic priorities

President Donald Trump signed a string of high-profile executive orders during a rally appearance Monday, beginning an immediate reshaping of government to fit the aims of his administration.

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: MSN

Elon Musk at inauguration 2025: See photos of the tech mogul as Donald Trump sworn in

Tech mogul and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk was seen cheering on Donald Trump as the latter was sworn in as president on Monday.

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: MSN

Oath and tradition: Unveiling the history behind President Trump's choice of Bibles for his Inauguration

There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office. Taking the Oath with your hand on a book According to the U.S. Department of State,

by: MSN

As presidency expires, Biden pardons 5 family members for 10 years, Fauci, Cheney and others

In his last day as president, Joe Biden pardoned five members of his extended family, including his two brothers, James Biden and Francis Biden, and his sister Valerie Biden Owens. He also issued pardons to former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci,

by: MSN

Trump inauguration: What to know about Trump's changing relationships with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the other tech execs who were front and center

Several major tech moguls were given priority seats at President Trump's second inauguration on Monday, including X CEO Elon Musk, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

by: MSN

Trump Is Expected to Sign a Sweeping Executive Order Attacking Trans Rights Today. Here's What We Know

The order will reportedly aim to: restrict the rights of incarcerated trans women, eliminate "self-identification on IDs," and ban "preferred pronouns" in public schools and federally funded institutions.

by: MSN

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to protect Cheney, Fauci and Milley

The departing US president has used his last day in office to protect some of Donald Trump's adversaries from potential revenge.

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: MSN

Biden and Kamala depart U.S. Capitol following the inauguration

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say goodbye to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they depart the U.S. Capitol following the inauguration.

by: MSN

Who was sitting behind JD Vance on Inauguration Day?

You may have recognized Trump's family and Vance's wife, but who was sitting with them? Vance's mother, who underwent a major surgery earlier this month.

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: MSN

Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson takes center stage at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration

Viewers tuning in early to broadcasts of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on Monday could catch a glimpse of a woman with long white hair standing next to Hillary Clinton and speaking animatedly with Trump's chief of staff,

by: MSN

Trump to order reversal of DEI and restoration of base names changed by Biden

by: MSN

JD Vance's daughter Mirabel steals heart as her father takes oath as Vice President

Donald Trump took oath as the 47th US President, with JD Vance, at 40, becoming the youngest Vice President. A photo of Vance's daughter, Mirabel Rose, at the ceremony has gone viral for her cuteness.

by: MSN

Joe Biden at Inauguration Day 2025: See photos as Biden ushers Trump into office

Joe Biden was photographed at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C, on Monday. Carrying out the tradition, Biden and the outgoing first lady Jill Biden were at the event to pass the baton to Trump as he heads into his second term.

by: MSN

Joe Biden pardons multiple family members on final day due to 'unrelenting attacks'

Biden's pardon comes hours after he issued a preemptive pardon for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and other Jan. 6 Committee members who presided over the investigation into the 2021 Capitol riots.

Maddow: Why Trump-style corruption is bad and makes governments suck

Rachel Maddow explains why Donald Trump's family favors, grift, conflicts of interest, and uninhibited mix of money and politics are more than just inappropriate or in violation of some esoteric ethics code,

Rachel Maddow discusses the detrimental effects of Trump-style corruption on governance in a segment on MSNBC. She explains how corruption, exemplified by former President Donald Trump's actions, undermines the effectiveness and integrity of government institutions. Maddow highlights that such corruption leads to a government that is less responsive to the needs of its citizens, focusing instead on personal gain and loyalty to the leader rather than public service. This type of governance, she argues, results in inefficiency, a lack of accountability, and a general decline in public trust, ultimately making governments "suck" as they fail to perform their basic functions effectively. She uses examples from Trump's tenure to illustrate how personal enrichment and favoritism can pervade government operations, leading to a broader systemic failure.

Read the Full MSNBC Article at:
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/maddow-why-trump-style-corruption-is-bad-and-makes-governments-suck-229820997565