On Monday, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, unveiled a proposal to reintroduce a tariff-focused system for funding the federal government, which he referred to as the “External Revenue Service.” Lutnick announced the initiative at a rally in Washington following Trump’s inauguration, calling it a cornerstone of the administration’s plan to restore American economic greatness.
The nonprofit public interest law firm National Security Counselors (NSC) is set to file a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to a report from The Washington Post.
Donald Trump’s inauguration saw an unexpected yet heartwarming moment when country music star Carrie Underwood turned a technical glitch into a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful,” inviting the crowd to sing along.
President-elect Donald Trump arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., early Monday morning for a prayer service ahead of his inauguration, signaling a solemn and traditional start to his second term.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign more than 200 executive orders on Inauguration Day. The actions target border security, energy, DEI, and more.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepared for his second inauguration, European legacy media outlets painted a picture of foreboding and alarm. While many European politicians have opted for a more diplomatic approach, understanding the need to engage with the incoming U.S. president, the continent’s newspapers did not hold back in their coverage. From comparisons to autocratic leaders to predictions of a “vengeful” second term, the tone was overwhelmingly negative across much of Europe.
President-elect Donald Trump electrified a packed crowd at his Make America Great Again rally on the eve of his inauguration, making a dramatic entrance through the audience at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Accompanied by Lee Greenwood’s live performance of “God Bless the USA,” Trump walked through rows of cheering supporters, exuding confidence less than 24 hours before being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
Kevin O’Leary, investor and star of Shark Tank, has publicly offered $20 billion in cash to purchase TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform that has been at the center of national security debates in the United States. During an interview on Fox News's America’s Newsroom, O’Leary stated, “Right now, $20 billion’s on the table. Cash.”
