President Trump delivers blueprint for America in inauguration speech
Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the great experiment undertaken by the American people
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D.C. hotel, global deals complicate start of Trump's presidency
The lease for Trump's hotel specifies that no elected officials in the U.S. government can hold it
World leaders react to Donald Trump's inauguration
Amid the congratulations, some world leaders express trepidation; "prepare for a rough ride," said one German leader
John Dickerson on Trump's combative address
The address was "straight out of Donald Trump's campaign," said Dickerson; "he offered unity, but only on his terms"
Amid historically low approval ratings, Trump now has to turn vision into policy
Within hours of being sworn in, the new presient got down to business with congressional leaders signing nominations for his Cabinet picks
Lawmakers react to Trump's inauguration
Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings said “I was hoping he would say more to bring the country together”
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President Trump's inauguration crowd was smaller than Obama's
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Did Trump channel a Batman villain in his inauguration speech?
Twitter users noted that, for a moment, the new president's speech sounded like one from "The Dark Knight Returns"
Obama speaks to staff before departing D.C.
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Transcript of Trump inauguration speech: Full text
The president delivered a 16-minute speech, saying, "from this moment on, it's going to be America First"
Voices Across America: #dearpresidenttrump
Everyday Americans share messages to the 45th president
Donald Trump's inauguration: Schedule of the day
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As supporters celebrate the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Democrats, civil rights groups, celebrities, and more are taking to the streets in nationwide protest
Massive security force mobilized for Trump's inauguration
The Secret Service has gamed out numerous scenarios for protecting the new president, from an active shooter to a weaponized drone
Women with contrasting political opinions prepare for Trump's inauguration
Hundreds of thousands are expected to pour into Washington, D.C., for a weekend of events; many are women, with contrasting feelings on President-elect Donald Trump
Spicer defends lack of racial diversity in Trump's Cabinet
The incoming White House press secretary told Scott Pelley the picks were not about the color of their skin
Eric Trump: Ivana Trump to attend inauguration
"My mom will be there front and center"
Commentary: Bob Schieffer looks back at the Obama years
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Trump arrives in D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day
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North Carolina voters who backed Trump hope for jobs
A textile mill closing in 2003 cost 4,000 jobs; and those affected are pinning their hopes on Donald Trump
What to expect in Trump's first speech as President
Mr. Trump will be defining the slogan "Make American Great Again" with two broad themes in pursuit of renewal
Pence dismisses Trump's low approval ratings
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Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end climate-change suit
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