Mark Milley pardoned: General at center of Afghanistan withdrawal predicted it wouldn’t be a Saigon moment

Former President Biden issued a preemptive pardon to Gen. Mark Milley on Monday, capping off a presidency marred by the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Milley accepted the pardon, saying in a statement he does not want to spend the remainder of his life fighting ‘retribution.’  But critics of the withdrawal in Congress say they […]

Trump vows ‘new era of national success,’ says America’s ‘decline is over’ in inaugural address

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump said a ‘tide of change is sweeping the country,’striking an optimistic note as he told Americans during his inaugural address Monday that the U.S. is beginning a ‘new era of national success,’ while declaring that the country’s ‘decline is over.’ Trump addressed the nation on Monday after taking the oath […]

White House website now lists Trump as president, removes Biden, Harris content

The White House’s official website now lists Donald Trump as President and JD Vance as Vice President, declaring ‘America is Back.’  Pages detailing the work of ‘The Biden-Harris Administration’ were removed just moments after both Trump and Vance took the oath of office Monday. Those who visit Whitehouse.gov are greeted with an image of Trump […]

Michelle Obama skips Trump inauguration as Barack arrives solo

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama was introduced at the ceremony and walked into the swearing-in ceremony inside the Capitol alone. The ceremony was moved indoors due to the intense cold. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. […]

Israeli president calls Trump a ‘true friend’ on Inauguration Day, praises his work to release hostages

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is praising Donald Trump on Inauguration Day, calling him a ‘true friend’ of the country and thanking him for his efforts to secure the release of hostages from Hamas.  ‘On behalf of the people of Israel, I send my heartfelt congratulations to you, President Donald Trump on your inauguration as the […]

President Biden pardons his siblings just minutes before leaving office

President Biden pardoned his siblings just minutes before leaving office on Monday. The pardon applies to James Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John Owens, and Francis Biden, the White House announced. The president argues that his family could be subject to ‘politically motivated investigations’ after he leaves office. ‘I believe in the rule […]

Biden greets Trump at White House with two-word message

President Biden delivered a two-word message to President-elect Trump at the White House on Monday.  ‘Welcome home,’ Biden shouted to Trump, as the soon-to-be 47th president arrived outside the White House with his wife, Melania Trump.  Trump walked up the steps and greeted Biden and first lady Jill Biden. The couples posed for photos, but […]

Poll reveals most popular – and least-liked – parts of Trump’s agenda

A new poll released on Inauguration Day reveals some of the most popular, as well as the least liked aspects, of President-elect Trump’s agenda.  The survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research provides insight into the stances among U.S. adults on mass deportations, tariffs, potential pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and […]