On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump is anticipated to issue pardons for individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses related to the events of January 6, 2021. According to sources familiar with the plan, Trump is also expected to commute the sentences of those convicted of more serious charges, signaling a major shift in approach compared to the Biden administration.
Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, garnered widespread attention during his father’s swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States. Demonstrating a level of grace and maturity well beyond his years, Barron showed the same composure and class associated with both of his parents.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Francis recently expressed strong criticism of U.S. policies aimed at deporting illegal immigrants, calling the proposed measures a "disgrace." During an interview on Italian national television, the pontiff discussed migration issues and criticized actions that impose hardships on vulnerable populations. The interview aired ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, during which his administration pledged to prioritize the removal of illegal immigrants.
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that Steve Soboroff, former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission, will lead the city’s wildfire recovery efforts as the newly appointed chief recovery officer.
Over half a dozen local police departments in the Washington, D.C., area have chosen not to assist the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) with security for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025.
