Trump signals major policy changes as he begins his second term

President Trump declared a national emergency at the border, was signing executive orders on border security and declaring an "energy emergency" that would allow him to encourage more oil and gas production. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

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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.
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Recapping the first hours of Trump's second term

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the U.S. on Monday, pledging to save America from what he sees as a state of decline. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser, Major Garrett, Caitlin ...
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Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term

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The president-elect said he will issue an executive order, and the app said it will work on a long-term solution with the incoming administration.
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Here are the acting department heads in Trump's second term

President Trump is tapping a number of officials to serve as acting department heads as he waits for the Senate to confirm his Cabinet nominees. While some acting heads will only serve for a short ...
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Historians discuss Trump's lasting impact as he prepares for second term

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again, historians Julian Zelizer, Marsha Barrett, and Nicole Hemmer reflect on his historical legacy.
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How neighboring Americans with different perspectives view Trump's second term

"CBS Mornings" revisits people who live in neighboring communities, but have different political perspectives to see how they are viewing President-elect Donald Trump's second term.
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Senior adviser to Trump gives preview of what to expect from his second term

Jason Miller, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term, from executive actions to campaign promises.
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Inside Trump's foreign policy plans as he takes office again

President-elect Donald Trump is being sworn in with a ceasefire taking effect between Israel and Hamas and war continuing to rage between Russia and Ukraine. Andrew Mumford, professor of war ...
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A Major Change in College Football

General managers — once purely the domain of professional sports — are taking over.
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Demonstrators converge in DC for People’s March ahead of second Trump term

Kim Wozniak felt compelled to show up at Franklin Park for the People’s March on Saturday for many reasons. She said she has a granddaughter who “deserves better” and felt that women are being ...
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What is Trump planning to change on Day 1 of his second term?

President-elect Donald Trump is moving into the presidency with a promise to bring drastic changes to Washington on Day 1 of his second term. Willie James Inman reports on his plans.
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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.
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How U.S. immigration policy could change once Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has promised a massive overhaul of the U.S. immigration policy once he takes office on Monday. Some of those promises include the largest deportation operation in ...
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Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.

Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.
The New York Times - 3d
Why Trump’s Second-Term Agenda Could Hinge on the Court He Hates the Most

Once again, an incoming Trump White House is likely to clash with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. But the court in San Francisco has changed since 2017.
The New York Times - 3d
Bowen: Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?

In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House
BBC News - 4d
What to expect from Trump and his administration on climate policy

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency faced a confirmation hearing on Thursday. Former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin said he believes in climate change, ...
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What US workers can expect from Trump’s second term

New administration expected to largely favour employers over the rank and file on issues such as remote work
Financial Times - Jan. 12
Trump’s second term threatens US leadership on global health

Wellbeing of billions could be hit if administration cuts funding and spurns scientific best practice
Financial Times - Jan. 12
Maher on Trump’s second term: ‘I’m not gonna pre-hate anything’

Comedian Bill Maher declared, with the second Trump administration set to enter the White House later this month, he is not “gonna pre-hate anything,” saying in an interview that he will “hope for ...
The Hill - Jan. 11
Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term

The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Border Crossings Continue to Drop Before Trump’s Second Term

Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border in November fell to their lowest level of President Biden’s administration.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Trump's company unveils its ethics guidelines for his second term

The Trump Organization announced Friday that President-elect Trump will have no involvement with the management of his family’s business and the company will donate profits received from foreign ...
The Hill - Jan. 10
The Washington Post Is Limping Into Trump's Second Term

Financial struggles and concerns over editorial strategy rattle staffers at the Jeff Bezos-owned publication; rivals poach top talent.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10
Trump attends Carter funeral after meeting with senators on second term agenda

NBC News Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins Meet the Press NOW to report on President-elect Trump’s meeting with GOP Senators on Capitol Hill to discuss early legislative strategy for his incoming ...
NBC News - Jan. 9
Eric Adams, Under Indictment, Makes His Case for a Second Term

In his fourth and potentially final State of the City speech, Mayor Eric Adams focused on making it easier to raise families in New York City.
The New York Times - Jan. 9
A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term

The next four years will be a test for America. Humanizing those we disagree with is the only way to get America back.
The Hill - Jan. 9
Major service workers union joins forces with AFL-CIO as second Trump term looms

The Service Employees International Union said it is re-joining the AFL-CIO. With the addition of SEIU, membership will expand to 15 million workers.
NBC News - Jan. 9
Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term

Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.
CBS News - Jan. 8
What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

Mark Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term — and revealing the hollow identity at its core.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Morning Report — Trump signals he means it on Greenland, Canada

In today’s issue: President-elect Trump, transactional to his core, argued Tuesday that Denmark should sell Greenland to the United States to benefit global security. He pressed Panama to forfeit ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term

In an apparent overture to the incoming Trump administration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation, including no more fact-checkers and a move to Texas.
Wired - Jan. 7
Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?

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Trump promised pardons for January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of his second term. What might this mean?

Observers raise alarm about how pardons for convicted Capitol attackers might weaken US criminal justice system. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, politicians, legal observers ...
The Guardian - Jan. 6
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term

With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions. Donald Trump ’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on ...
The Guardian - Jan. 4
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events

New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...
The Hill - Jan. 1
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...
The Hill - Jan. 1

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