Trump vows new US ‘golden age’ as he moves to unwind Biden era
President declares reversal on policies from immigration to climate but stops short of announcing new tariffs
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Trump vows 'golden age' and Southport killer pleads guilty
Donald Trump's inauguration and Axel Rudakubana's guilty plea over the Southport attacks lead the papers.BBC News - 1h -
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 - 4h -
Trump revokes Biden-era order allowing transgender members to serve in military
President Trump on Monday, in his first executive order, revoked dozens of Biden-era actions, including one that allowed members of the transgender community to serve in the military. In a signing ...The Hill - 5h -
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 - 6h -
Trump heralds a 'golden age' in promise-filled inaugural address
President Donald Trump declared that the "golden age of America begins right now" and vowed that the nation's challenges would be "annihilated" by his MAGA movement in a bare-knuckled inaugural ...NBC News - 7h -
New Jersey’s Governor Asks Trump to Move Swiftly on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state.The New York Times - 6h -
How the Bidens are moved out, Trumps are moved into White House on Inauguration Day
Donald and Melania Trump return to the White House on Jan. 20.ABC News - 10h -
Trump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for a new era of disruption and division
Trump promises a blitz of executive orders, radical shake-up of the global order and ‘revolution of common sense’. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates The United States was launched on a ...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump declares ‘Golden Age’ in America in inaugural address
President Trump on Monday declared it was the beginning of a new “Golden Age" in America, pledging to restore a country that he said had been decimated by the previous administration as he ...The Hill - 13h -
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 - 18h -
New Trump era launches with second inauguration
Washington is set to roll out the red carpet for President-elect Trump. In 2017, Trump felt like an outsider setting up shop in the nation’s capital. The upset winner of the presidential election ...The Hill - 20h -
TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump vows to delay ban
Chinese-owned video app thanks incoming president for ‘clarity’ after temporarily going dark over the weekendFinancial Times - 1d -
TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban
President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake. TikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump vowed to declare a national energy emergency as soon as he takes office — here's how he might do it
Trump has promised to flight inflation by slashing energy costs.CNBC - 1d -
Starmer touts relationship with Trump as he seeks US-UK trade deal
Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on MondayFinancial Times - 3d -
Democratic senator on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement, raising question with the commander in chief's parting remarks. ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s Treasury pick warns unwinding tax cuts would spark ‘economic calamity’
Scott Bessent also tells US senators in heated confirmation hearing that he backs tougher sanctions on Russian oilFinancial Times - 4d -
Bessent to tell senators Trump will usher in 'economic golden age'
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury, plans to tell senators during his confirmation hearing that the next four years will present an opportunity for an “economic golden ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden hails agreement as both he and Trump claim credit
The US president says "many months of intensive diplomacy" led to the deal as he outlines the next steps.BBC News - 5d -
Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump
Biden’s disastrous debate performance highlighted age concerns.The New York Times - 5d -
US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions
S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to doubleFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era
A marriage between the service employees union and the A.F.L.-C.I.O. could better equip organized labor to deal with a less-friendly administration.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the US. Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Biden says he could have beaten Trump in 2024 election
President Biden says he thinks he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. However, in an interview with USA Today, Biden also admitted he isn't sure he'd have the ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Biden Says He’s Considering Pre-emptive Pardons For Trump’s Potential Targets
The president hasn’t yet decided what he will do, he said, acknowledging that the makeup of Trump’s new administration could influence his decision.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he hasn't decided on preemptive pardons for Trump critics
President Biden said in a new interview that he had not yet decided whether to issue preemptive pardons to critics of President-elect Trump, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) or Anthony ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden said he told Trump not to ‘settle scores’ during transition meeting
President Biden said he told President-elect Trump not to try to settle scores in their first meeting to start the presidential transition process after Trump’s victory. “I was very straightforward ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he could've beaten Trump in November
President Biden said early Wednesday that he thinks he would have beaten President-elect Trump if he stuck with his reelection bid in an interview with USA Today. “It’s presumptuous to say that, ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump makes apparent push for new era of American Imperialism in wide-ranging press conference
President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he refused to rule out using military force to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as “economic force” to annex Canada. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump claims he will reverse Biden’s offshore drilling ban
President Biden bans new offshore drilling along most of the U.S. coastline as President-elect Trump plans to boost oil and gas productions during his second term. NBC News Senior White House ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
How Trump is responding to some of Biden's final moves
President-elect Donald Trump may try to undo some of President Biden's final moves while in the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro breaks down what to expect from the incoming administration.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Biden bans new drilling in US coastal waters weeks before Trump handover
Ban includes entire Atlantic coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington, and part of Bering Sea. Joe Biden has banned offshore drilling across an immense ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
US Steel CEO rips Biden's 'shameful' move blocking sale
U.S. Steel’s president and CEO declared President Biden’s decision to block the company from being acquired by the Japanese corporation Nippon Steel “shameful” and “corrupt” in a Friday afternoon ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden says he will block US Steel sale to Nippon Steel
President Biden announced Friday he would block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel following a yearlong review of the potential acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into 'despicable' New Orleans attack
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured dozens more "despicable" in an address to the nation Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Jets' D.J. Reed admits he's ready to move on from New York after 2024 season
One Jets player definitely won't be back in 2025CBS Sports - Jan. 1
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