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.
In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for retired General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 Committee, along with Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the committee. The pardons, announced early Monday morning, sparked controversy as Biden justified them as a measure to protect public servants from “politically motivated prosecutions.”
Rapper Soulja Boy addressed criticism of his recent performance at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., held ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. The star-studded event, featuring performers such as Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross, brought together cryptocurrency executives and industry supporters to celebrate crypto policy shifts under the incoming administration.
TIME magazine has highlighted Donald Trump’s return to the center of American public life with a bold cover marking his resurgence as the 47th President of the United States. The illustration, created by artist Tim O’Brien, shows Trump clearing President Joe Biden’s belongings from the Oval Office desk with a sweeping motion, symbolizing the transfer of power. The image is accompanied by the caption, “He’s Back.”
Rapper Nelly has described his upcoming performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as “an honor” amid criticism. Scheduled to appear at the Liberty Ball, Nelly emphasized respect for the presidency and the importance of unity during a contentious interview with rapper Willie D. He cited his family’s military background as a reason for supporting those who serve the nation, regardless of political affiliations.
A new CBS poll reveals that most Americans are feeling hopeful about the next four years under President Donald Trump, with optimism surpassing levels seen at the start of his first term in 2017.
Illegal migrants are reportedly choosing to self-deport ahead of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to NewsNation reporter Jorge Ventura.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has announced his retirement, effective April, after nearly 30 years of service with the agency. Owens, who became the 26th chief of the United States Border Patrol in June 2023 under President Biden, led during a time of significant challenges, including record-breaking surges in migrant crossings.
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he had a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, describing it as "very good" and optimistic about addressing pressing issues between the two nations.
