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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How Trump might change the world in his 2nd term

President Trump's first term and campaign promises may hint at his plans for America's relationships with Ukraine, Russia, China, Mexico and the Middle East.
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House Democrats are bracing for major fights in the coming year as President Trump enters the White House for his second term and Republicans control all levers of power in Washington. Trump, who ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Maher on Trump’s second term: ‘I’m not gonna pre-hate anything’

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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Eric Adams, Under Indictment, Makes His Case for a Second Term

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A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term

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Major service workers union joins forces with AFL-CIO as second Trump term looms

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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.
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What’s Behind Meta’s Makeover Ahead of Trump’s Second Term?

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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 ...
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Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term

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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?

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Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'

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