On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. This move fulfills his campaign promise to release supporters involved in the incident.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to declare a national energy emergency to enhance American energy production and reduce energy costs, according to an incoming administration official. The soon-to-be 47th president will sign a series of executive orders shortly after his inauguration to accelerate domestic energy development.
During his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump announced a series of bold initiatives, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The declaration prompted laughter from twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who was in attendance at the event.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in riot gear temporarily closed the international bridge to Mexico just before President Donald Trump took the oath of office. During his inaugural address, President Trump declared his intent to take immediate and decisive action on border security, including plans to declare a state of emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and to end the Biden-era CBP One immigration app.
Authorities in Cochise County, Arizona, have revealed details about a significant ammunition bust involving tens of thousands of rounds. The operation, which took place in mid-January, was part of a coordinated multi-agency effort targeting illegal activities along Interstate 10.
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.”
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.
Alyce Van, a former Democrat Stanton City Councilwoman, is facing multiple felony charges of election fraud after allegedly violating residency laws during her time in office.