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Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era begins
Trump's inaugural speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.BBC News - 1h -
Trump says "golden age of America" begins in inaugural speech
Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that "the golden age of America begins right now." Nancy Cordes has details.CBS News - 3h -
The key moments in Trump’s big speech
The president made a lot of promises, from more drilling to renaming the Gulf of MexicoFinancial Times - 4h -
Trump’s 2025 inauguration: the President’s speech in full
Donald Trump’s inaugural address in the US CapitolFinancial Times - 5h -
A rebrand, not a revolution: our panel reacts to Trump’s inauguration speech | Panel
While today’s speech certainly struck a more measured tone than his 2017 address, it was still Trump through and through. The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s inauguration: fear, division and the ...The Guardian - 7h -
Five takeaways from Trump's first speech
Trump vowed to return the country to its golden age and to plant the American flag on Mars.BBC News - 8h -
Trump promises "historic" first day in power
He will be sworn in as the 47th president todayBBC News - 21h -
Trump signs executive orders on federal workforce, free speech
President Trump signed multiple executive orders during his inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, throwing pens to supporters after a signing ceremony. The signings at a small ...The Hill - 4h -
A tale of two Trump speeches: From the Politics Desk
America got a long look Monday at two Donald Trumps, one in his official inaugural address and one in a free-wheeling second speech inside the Capitol.NBC News - 5h -
The Line in Trump’s Speech That Will Echo in Time
The niceties of Donald Trump’s first speech as president couldn’t mask the darkness within — or the way he views his mission now.The New York Times - 5h -
Read the full transcript of Trump's inauguration speech
President Trump promised a "common sense revolution" and "new era of national success" in his second inaugural address.CBS News - 7h -
Factchecking Trump’s inauguration speech, from inflation to healthcare
Following up on key claims made by 47th US president during his day one address. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his ...The Guardian - 8h -
5 highlights from Trump's inauguration speech
President Trump’s formal inauguration speech laid out his vision for America, promising an ambitious agenda and a flurry of executive actions. Just moments after he was sworn in as the 47th ...The Hill - 8h -
Vance praises Trump’s speech, Trump calls crowd of supporters ‘beautiful'
In a speech to supporters in Emancipation Hall, the overflow room for the inauguration, Vance described Trump's speech as "a good way to start it off." Later, Trump addressed the crowd in the ...NBC News - 9h -
Watch Trump's full inauguration speech from his 2025 ceremony
President Trump delivered remarks in the Capitol Rotunda after he was sworn into office on Inauguration Day.CBS News - 9h -
Watch highlights from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech
Watch highlights from President Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol as he delivered remarks to the nation and was sworn in to serve as the 47th president.NBC News - 10h -
Political strategists on Trump's day 1 promises
Republican strategist Justin Sayfie and Democratic strategist Hyma Moore join CBS News to discuss some of the actions President-elect Donald Trump plans to take moments after being sworn in.CBS News - 15h -
Trump to promise 'new era of national success' in inaugural address
President-elect Trump is set to promise a “new era of national success” in his inaugural address, according to The Wall Street Journal. “I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we ...The Hill - 15h -
As Trump returns to office, what he's promised to do on Day 1
During his campaign, Trump laid out what he would do on his first day back in office, even referring to himself as a "dictator" but only on "Day 1."ABC News - 15h -
Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency
At a raucous Washington rally, the president-elect pledged to to launch deportations, slash environmental regulation and release classified files within hours of taking office.BBC News - 1d -
Trump promises ‘historic’ day one with barrage of executive orders
President-elect tells thousands of supporters at rally: ‘You’re gonna have a lot of fun watching television’. An exultant Donald Trump has promised to act with “historic speed and strength” when he ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s Targets Fear ‘Retribution’ He Promised in Second Presidency
Donald Trump is returning to the White House vowing to seek retribution. Those in his sights are worried both about him — and his supporters.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s promise of mass deportations has migrants preparing for the worst
As President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on Monday, families worry he will fulfill his campaign promise by ordering sweeping deportations across the country.NBC News - 2d -
‘La Migra!’ A Glimpse of Trump’s Promised Deportation Storm
Sweeps by Border Patrol agents in California have stoked fears among undocumented migrant workers on the eve of Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration.The New York Times - 2d -
Has Trump promised too much on US economy?
He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts.BBC News - 3d -
Noem on enforcing Trump's promises of mass deportations
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was asked about enforcing the mass deportation plans promised during the 2024 ...CBS News - 3d -
Trump’s inauguration speech to trade ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides say
Aides signal his address will be noticeably more upbeat compared to grim ‘American carnage’ speech in 2017. Who’s on the Trump inauguration guest list? Donald Trump ’s aides have signaled ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump's impending downfall: The promises he will never be able to keep
Given Trump's narrow Congressional majorities and broad promises, he is likely to fail.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Goldman’s top economist doubts Trump can make good on campaign promises
Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius is bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy, in large part because he doubts Donald Trump’s incoming administration will be able to make good on its ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Empty Campaign Promises to Lower Inflation
“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fulfills promise to young fan with cancer by wearing his wristband
Edwards says he'll support the young fan for the rest of his careerCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Free speech legal group to defend Iowa pollster Selzer in Trump lawsuit
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced on Tuesday their decision to represent an Iowa pollster entangled in a lawsuit with President-elect Trump stemming from a ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Ex-adviser: Trump didn't promise to pardon all Jan. 6 protesters
One of President-elect Trump’s former campaign advisers said the incoming commander in chief didn’t promise to pardon all Capitol insurrectionists, as speculation swirls over how broad Trump's ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump promises pardons for Jan. 6 Capitol rioters
President-elect Donald Trump has promised pardons for those who stormed the Capitol four years ago to try to disrupt the certification of President Biden's election win. CBS News political ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with ...ABC News - Jan. 5 -
Trump has made a lot of Day One promises. Which will he keep?
Way up on his list of Day One priorities is his promise to begin rounding up and deporting immigrants who snuck into this country — and those who committed serious crimes would be the first to go.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda
Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.Politico - Jan. 3 -
Trump's criminal cases are fading away, but some legal perils still loom in 2025
A look at where the various court cases against President-elect Donald Trump stand, and how they may — or may not — be affected by his taking the oath of office on Jan. 20.NBC News - Jan. 1