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First lady Melania Trump makes fashion statement with inauguration hat
First lady Melania Trump made a fashion statement with the wide-brimmed hat she wore to the President Trump's inauguration. NBC News' Valerie Castro has more on the fashion of inauguration day.NBC News - 25m -
Sanders says ‘don’t equate’ Trump, Biden pardons
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Americans should not be equating the pardons issued by President Trump and former President Biden. Sanders joined CNN’s “The Source” on Tuesday evening, where he ...The Hill - 32m -
Adams argues Democrats left him behind amid political, legal battles
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) said the Democratic Party “left” him and the working class behind as much of his own party has distanced themselves from him and he faces poor polling numbers. ...The Hill - 1h -
Trump shrugs off billions made through meme coin launch
President Trump shrugged off the news that he made billions of dollars through the launch of his new meme crypto coin. During a press conference Tuesday, his first full day back in the White House, ...The Hill - 1h -
Adams says he’s ‘here to work with’ Trump
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) told Tucker Carlson that he’s “here to work with” President Trump following a meeting between the two politicians days before Trump’s inauguration. Adams told ...The Hill - 1h -
Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth by the end of the week. Senate Republicans are moving ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump on the warpath: First female Coast Guard commandant ousted, more firings expected
Presented by Lockheed Martin — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN The Big Story Trump on the warpath: First female Coast Guard commandant ...The Hill - 2h -
Democrats name their DOGE Subcommittee members
House Democrats have named their members to sit on the governmental efficiency and waste subcommittee aligned with the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a sign that they’re willing to ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump explains why he revoked Bolton's security clearance
President Trump on Tuesday explained why he revoked former national security adviser John Bolton’s security clearance. “I think there was enough time. We take a job, you take a job, you want to do ...The Hill - 2h -
22 states sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.CBS News - 2h -
Scalise has 'great meeting' with Kevin O'Leary at White House
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said he had a “great meeting" with Kevin O’Leary on Tuesday at the White House. “It’s a new era of AMERICAN business growth with President Trump back in ...The Hill - 3h -
4 major climate, energy moves included in Trump's Day 1 executive orders
President Trump issued a broad slew of energy policies and efforts to roll back environmental protections on his first day in office. The moves excited supporters and the fossil fuel industry. ...The Hill - 3h -
Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to confirmation. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was the first to be confirmed, ...The Hill - 3h -
Child tax credit: Could the amount change during Trump's presidency?
President Trump has returned to the White House, and with tax season just days away some Americans may be wondering how the 47th president's administration might affect their Child Tax Credit.The Hill - 3h -
Presidents' unprecedented pardon power sparks scrutiny
The unprecedented use of pardons by former President Biden on his last day in office coupled with President Trump’s sweeping pardon of violent Jan. 6 offenders on his first has sparked renewed ...The Hill - 3h -
Live updates: Trump meets with GOP leaders; Senate delays Ratcliffe confirmation
President Trump is expected to attend an inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, meet with Republican leaders, and continue to work on executive and congressional actions on Day ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump says Biden left him ‘an inspirational-type letter’ in Resolute desk
President Trump described the letter that former President Biden left for him in the Resolute desk in the Oval Office as an inspirational letter that advised him to enjoy his term and emphasized ...NBC News - 4h -
Trump announces 'Stargate' AI infrastructure project with 'colossal data centers'
President Trump is joined by Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman to announce a new American company that will invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure.NBC News - 5h -
Trump cannot end birthright citizenship with ‘a mere executive order’: Fmr. DHS Secretary Johnson
President Trump signs sweeping executive actions on immigration, including ordering the U.S. military to plan to “seal the border.” NBC News Correspondent Courtney Kube and former Homeland Security ...NBC News - 6h -
Michael Fanone files for protective orders against those who assaulted him on Jan. 6
Michael Fanone, who was one of the law enforcement officers that responded to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, has filed for protective orders against five individuals who assaulted him that ...NBC News - 6h -
Danish lawmaker delivers blunt message to Trump over Greenland
“Mr. Trump, f*** off!” said Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, rejecting the idea that Greenland could ever be for sale. He was then rebuked for using profane language in ...NBC News - 6h -
Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs
President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending "radical and wasteful" diversity, equity and ...NBC News - 6h -
Trump pushes Hill GOP on recess appointments, debt limit
A White House meeting on the president’s first full day back in office emphasized unity.Politico - 6h -
Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republican senators pushed back against President Donald Trump’s decision to issue pardons and commute the sentences of Jan. 6 defendants.NBC News - 6h -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.Politico - 7h -
Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth
Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, that says his behavior caused his second wife to fear ...NBC News - 8h -
'A good day for America': Oath Keepers founder praises Trump pardons
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the militant Oath Keepers organization, praised President Trump following his pardon and release from prison. Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his ...NBC News - 8h -
Stefanik paints a grim picture of a UN she wants to reform
Trump’s pick to be UN ambassador faced a generally cordial panel of senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.Politico - 9h -
'Elon Musk did not do those salutes': Stefanik defends Musk during confirmation hearing
Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, defended Elon Musk’s gesture that many interpreted as a Nazi salute, when questioned by Sen. Chris Murphy, ...NBC News - 10h -
Trump celebrates with supporters at the inaugural balls
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief, Liberty and Starlight inaugural balls. Here are some of the highlights.CBS News - 12h -
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.Politico - 13h