Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation's top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in.

• Jan 20, 2025

President Trump's 2025 inauguration in photos

Former President Joe Biden officially transferred power to President Trump at noon on Jan. 20, 2025, and left via helicopter after Mr Trump was sworn in.

• Jan 20, 2025

Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.

• Jan 20, 2025

Trump staffers-in-waiting passed time at Kennedy Center before swearing-in

Incoming staffers for President Trump bided their time at the Kennedy Center before they could access their new offices at the White House.

• Jan 20, 2025

State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say

At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.

• Jan 20, 2025

What to know about Donald and Melania Trump's new meme coins

Donald and Melania Trump launched new cryptocurrencies over the weekend. Some experts are advising investors to be cautious.

• Jan 20, 2025

Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible. Here's what to know about the tradition.

Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.

• Jan 20, 2025

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.

• Jan 20, 2025

Trump Inaugurated: "The golden age of America begins right now"

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

• Jan 21, 2025

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.

• Jan 20, 2025

6 takeaways from Trump's inaugural address

President Trump was sworn into office for a second term just after noon on Jan. 20.

• Jan 21, 2025

Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation

Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.

• Jan 20, 2025

Trump signs executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali

While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.

• Jan 21, 2025

Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump is inaugurated

National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.

• Jan 20, 2025

Trump takes power in Washington, declaring "America's decline is over"

President Trump asserted that he not only has a political mandate to carry out his agenda, but also a divine one.

• Jan 20, 2025

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