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"When 3 Wealthiest Men...": Bernie Sanders' Photo Post From Trump's Big Day
Sharing a photograph of tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Donald Trump's inauguration as US President, Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the "billionaire class now controls our government".
Opinion | A Disruptive Trump Calls For Disruptive Measures
It is a tough world. But even in uncertainty, there are some certainties that can be leveraged, especially by India.
How Trump's Day 1 Order To End Birthright Citizenship Will Impact Indians
At the heart of the controversy is the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which grants citizenship to all individuals born in the United States.
Putin Calls Xi, Vows To Develop Ties Hours After Trump Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in which he proposed further developing their strategic partnership just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president.
"Promises Made Were Kept": Capitol Rioter Who Was Pardoned By Trump
A Conservative social media influencer, charged for her involvement in the January 2021 Capitol riots, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, hours after his inauguration on January 20.
Trump Brings Back 'Diet Coke Button' At The Oval Office. Here's What It Is
As Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office for his second, non-consecutive term, so did the highly popular Diet Coke button, which the US President uses to order his favourite beverage.
"Strengthened, Not...": After US Withdrawal, China Vows To Support WHO
China on Tuesday vowed to support the World Health Organization after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the body.
Real Estate, Mar-A-Lago, Meme Coin: Deep Dive Into Donald Trump's Fortune
Forbes estimates Trump's net worth as of January 21, 2025, at $6.7 billion, placing him at number 319 in the Forbes 400 list for 2024.
"America Is Back": White House Website Gets New Look Under Trump
Just as the White House got a new President, its website, too, got a new look. The homepagegreets visitors with a 30-second video montage, showcasing moments from Donald Trump's first term, military imagery, and glimpses from his campaign rallies.
Parents Were Immigrants, 5 Children: A Look At Donald Trump's Family Tree
With Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office as the 47th President of the United States, the Trump family is back in the spotlight.
From Quitting WHO To Meeting Putin, Donald Trump's Key Foreign Policy Moves On Day 1
In the first hour of his second presidential term, Donald Trump on Monday signed a raft of executive orders signalling an idiosyncratic turn in US foreign policy that carries forward the new president's vision of an "America first" approach.
Ashish Jain, Indian Real Estate Tycoon At Donald Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking the commencement of his second term."When 3 Wealthiest Men...": Bernie Sanders' Photo Post From Trump's Big Day
Sharing a photograph of tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Donald Trump's inauguration as US President, Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the "billionaire class now controls our government".
'Great Honour': S Jaishankar In Front Row Seat At Trump Inauguration
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was seen in the front row as US President Donald Trump delivered his inaugural address at the Capital Rotunda in Washington DC.
WHO Exit, Work From Home Ends: List Of Executive Orders Signed By Trump
Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders, including one entailing the nation's withdrawal from the World Health Organisation.
"Very Bad Abuser": Canada, Mexico Brace For 25% Tariff As Trump Takes Over
Trump made the threat against the two major US trading partners hours after taking the oath of office -- and promised to make liberal use of tariffs as a foreign policy tool.
'Hillary-ous' Clinton Moment As Trump Declares Plan To Rename Gulf Of Mexico
US President Donald Trump, who took oath on Monday, announced his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' from his inauguration stage.
Watch: Donald Trump Dances With Military Sword At Inaugural Ball
US President Donald Trump left Secret Service agents "nervous" as he danced with a military sword in hand during the cake-cutting ceremony at the Commander-in-Chief ball. The President was handed over the sward for ceremonial cake cutting at the firsWHO Exit, Work From Home Ends: Donald Trump's Executive Orders On Day 1
Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders, including one entailing the nation's withdrawal from the World Health Organisation.
Explainer | Trump 2.0: What's The Conservative Row Over H-1B Visas?
As newly inaugurated President Donald Trump readies his immigration crackdown, his allies in his Republican Party have splintered over policies surrounding US worker visas intended to go to specialty occupations like the tech industry.
Former US General's Portrait Removed From Pentagon After Trump Inauguration
A portrait of former top US military officer Mark Milley -- a foe of Donald Trump -- has been taken down at the Pentagon, a source in the building said following the president's inauguration on Monday.
"Guess I Have Warm Spot": Trump Gives TikTok 75-Day Grace Period From US Ban
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday giving TikTok 75 days to find a buyer for its US business.
Trump Signs Key Orders To Pardon Capitol Rioters, Withdraw From Paris Accord
Donald Trump has signed a record number of executive orders less than six hours since he took oath as the 47th President of the United States.
Usha Vance Becomes 1st Indian-American Second Lady
Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday.
US Immigration Crackdown Begins, Trump Declares Emergency At Mexico Border
President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship.
Video: Donald Trump Made A 'Biblical Error' As He Took Oath As US President
Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday was marked by breaks from traditions, including moving the ceremony indoors due to a particularly frigid wintry spell across much of the United States.
Trump Says Will Send Astronauts To Mars. Watch Musk's Reaction
Donald Trump took the oath for a historic term on Monday, completing his extraordinary comeback. Tech billionaires, foreign diplomats and CEOs were seen sitting prominently on the dais in the US Capitol during his first speech after the oath.
Elon Musk's Hand Gesture At Trump Rally Goes Viral, Internet Calls It Nazi Salute
Elon Musk's hand gesture came while speaking during a rally celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Trump Can Bring Peace To Middle East, Says Syrian Rebel Leader
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration in a statement on Monday, saying he is looking forward to improving relations between the two countries.
American Dream Is "Alive", Says Trump's Pick For FBI Chief Kash Patel
US President Donald Trump's return to the White House showed that the American dream was "alive and well", Kash Patel, the nominee to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), told a sporting arena full of supporters of the President on Monday.
US Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State
The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state in Trump 2.0.
Why Vivek Ramaswamy Abruptly Quits DOGE Soon After Donald Trump Took Charge As US President
Hours after Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer be a part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
S Jaishankar Attends Trump's Oath Ceremony, Carries PM Modi's Letter For Him
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended Donald Trump's grand inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol. He is among a select few world leaders who were extended an invitation by Donald Trump's incoming administration.
Trump To Withdraw From Paris Climate Treaty, End Electric Car Mandate
"President Trump will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord," the White House said in a statement shortly after the Republican was sworn into office.
Donald Trump Returns As 47th POTUS. The History And Legacy In 10-Points
Donald Trump returns as US President for a second term today - a historic one on several counts. His inauguration or oath ceremony at the US Capitol will, without a doubt, usher in a new era - whether for better or worse - only time will tell.
From Oath To Parade: Everything You Need To Know About Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history.
Opinion | Trump's Second Coming: When American Anxiety Met The Fist
A casual chat with a healthcare aide working for one of the largest health service conglomerates in Pennsylvania reveals several of the anxieties that explain Trumps stellar comeback as the POTUS.
"Frankly Impressed": Bill Gates On 3-Hour Dinner With Donald Trump
Donald Trump and Bill Gates' conversation touched on various topics, including HIV, polio, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 10 Executive Orders Trump Plans To Carry Out On Day 1 Of His Presidency
As Trump prepares to take office, it remains to be seen which of these promises he will prioritise and how he will implement them. However: Trump's day-one agenda is ambitious and far-reaching, with the potential to shape the course of his presidency
Why Washington DC Residents Are Leaving The City Ahead Of Trump's Inauguration
Speaking about the re-election of Trump, she said it "represents the ugly side of America that people don't want to acknowledge".
'Mass Arrests Of Illegal Migrants Day After Trump's Oath': US 'Border Czar'
US immigration authorities will carry out mass arrests of undocumented immigrants across the country on Tuesday, a top border official in the incoming administration of Donald Trump has said.
Donald Trump's Iconic Fist Pump Moment Captured In Giant Bronze Statue
Ahead of Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, an Ohio artist has unveiled a giant 15-foot-tall, $1 million bronze statute of the Republican leader.
Trump's NSA Pick Waltz Signals Continuation Of Biden's Policies On India, China
The incoming Trump administration in the United States will reinforce President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific strategy, especially while dealing with China and strengthening ties with India.
TikTok Restores Service After US Ban, Thanks Incoming President Donald Trump | Technology News
Trump had earlier said he would most likely give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban after he takes office, a promise TikTok cited in a notice posted to users on the app.
Donald Trump Inauguration Day: Where And When To Watch Live Telecast In India
US Presidential Inauguration: Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.
"Let US Own 50% TikTok": Trump After App Restores Service
Hours after going dark, TitTok began restoring its services on Sunday after incoming President Donald Trump said he would revive the social media app's access in the United States when he returns to power on Monday.
Watch: Donald Trump Closes MAGA Victory Rally With His Iconic Dance Moves
US President-elect Donald Trump closed his pre-inaugural ceremonies in style, with a raucous campaign-style "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington on Sunday, where he showed his iconic dance move as Village People performed their disc
Donald Trump's Inauguration Celebrations Kick Off: Event Details, Venue, Guest List And More
Donald Trump, who is set to take charge as the 47th President of the United States of America, reached Washington on Sunday morning, ahead of his inauguration ceremony marking his return to the White House.
Sudarsan Pattnaik's 47-Foot-Long Sand Art Of Trump Ahead Of His Oath Event
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Sunday created 47-foot-long sand art of US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his swearing-in ceremony as the 47th President of the United States.
From Oath To Galas, What To Watch Out For On Trump's Inauguration Day
Every four years America's president is sworn in on Inauguration Day, whether newly elected or returning to office, in a long-established ceremony.
Leaked Diplomat Cable Reveals German Fears, Warnings Over Donald Trump
In the leaked cable, a German envoy said he saw US President-elect Donald Trump as a man driven by "desire for vengeance".
China Veep Meets Musk Ahead Of Trump Oath, Urges Him To "Deepen Ties"
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with tech tycoon Elon Musk and urged US firms to "seize the opportunity" to deepen economic ties with China.Watch: Donald Trump Closes MAGA Victory Rally With His Iconic Dance Moves
US President-elect Donald Trump closed his pre-inaugural ceremonies in style, with a raucous campaign-style "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington on Sunday, where he showed his iconic dance move as Village People performed their disc
"When Sun Sets Tomorrow...": Trump's Big Vows Before Taking Over As President
Addressing his thousands of supporters who braved long waits in freezing temperatures, rain and snow to attend a "victory rally" on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump promised to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of America on the world stage. The swearing-in ceremony of the incoming President, which traditionally takes place at an enormous temporary platform on the Capitol's scenic West Lawn, was moved indoors owing to a frigid forecast. Incoming vice president JD Vance has also been sworn in.
After taking the oath, the new president delivered an inaugural address, laying out his plans for the next four years. Mr Trump signed as many as 80 executive orders to reverse actions taken by the Biden administration. "We will sign executive orders first to revoke nearly 80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration," he said, minutes before signing them.
The festivities kicked off on Sunday, with members of the President-elect's family and his allies participating in inaugural events in the nation's capital. Mr Trump closed his pre-inaugural celebrations with a raucous campaign-style gathering in Washington, where he pledged a blitz of presidential actions to end "American decline." Addressing the inauguration eve "victory rally" at Capitol One Arena in downtown Washington, the 78-year-old Republican promised cheering supporters that he would act with "historic speed" from day one of his White House comeback. Earlier in the day, he participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump pulls out of global corporate tax agreement, threatens retaliatory measures
US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from a global minimum tax agreement on his first day in office has unnerved EU officials, who expressed "regret" over the move.
Trump signed a flurry of executive orders within hours of taking the oath of office on Monday, pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Accords and the World Health Organisation (WHO), and undoing many of his predecessor's policies.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump's US pullout order leaves WHO budget tightened
President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the World Health Organization leaves the WHO facing a major blow to its budget.
Trump's move would deprive the UN health agency of a critical partner in tackling public health threats worldwide.
Trump attempted to quit the WHO during his first term but that move was reversed under former president Joe Biden before it could take effect.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: After US Pulls Out, China Says Committed To WHO, Paris Climate Deal
China has vowed to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Stocks Enjoy 'Trump Bump', But Oil Slumps
Global stock markets climbed on Tuesday as Donald Trump wasted no time in starting his second term as US president with a raft of announcements affecting the global economy.
Oil prices slumped however on the prospect of more drilling in the United States, while the dollar lost much of its initial gains.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Hong Kong Seeks Better US Ties But Blasts 'Shameless' Former VP Pence
Hong Kong tried on Tuesday to reset its relationship with new US President Donald Trump but sent mixed messages by also condemning "malicious" comments by his former deputy about jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
Chief executive John Lee said he hoped for a "good starting point" for Hong Kong-US ties, which frayed during a US-China trade war that began in Trump's first term.
"There are a lot of commonalities and common interests between Hong Kong and the US, and with the new president in office, I hope to see that there will be good efforts to promote positive relations," Lee told reporters.
However, an official later told AFP that the Hong Kong administration "disapproves of and condemns" recent comments about Lai made by Trump's former vice president Mike Pence.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Stewart Rhodes speaks with press after being released as Trump pardons those charged in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol
Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, speaks with press after being released last night after spending the past 3 years in Cumberland, Maryland at the Federal Correctional Institution on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. On January 20th, Donald Trump pardoned around 1,500 criminal defendants who were charged in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Mexican President Urges 'Cool Head' In Face Of Trump Policies, Threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called Tuesday for "cool heads" to prevail in the face of President Donald Trump's announcement of severe new restrictions on migration, among other policy changes.
"It's important to always keep a cool head and refer to signed agreements, beyond actual speeches," Sheinbaum told her regular morning conference, a day after Trump took office and announced that he would send troops to the Mexican border to halt illegal migration and again threatened to hike tariffs on Mexican imports.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: 'Canada will respond' if US imposes tariffs: Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday vowed a strong response if Donald Trump slaps 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, which the US president signaled could come as early as February.
"Canada will respond and everything is on the table," Trudeau told a news conference, adding that Ottawa's reaction would be "robust and rapid and measured," but also match dollar for dollar the US tariffs.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Dollar Regains Ground As Trump Proposes Canada And Mexico Tariffs
The U.S. dollar staged a partial rebound on Tuesday after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico by Feb. 1, challenging suggestions that his trade policy might be more gradual.
Trump told reporters his team was thinking of tariffs around 25% but offered no other specifics. He also floated the idea of universal tariffs but said the U.S. was not ready for that yet.
The dollar had fallen sharply on Monday after Trump's first day included no specific plans on tariffs and officials signalled that any new taxes would be imposed in a "measured" way, a major boost for trade-exposed currencies.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Mexico President Stresses Defence Of Country's Sovereignty, After Initial Trump Orders
Mexico's president emphasized on Tuesday that she will defend her nation's sovereignty and independence but also pursue dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump, a day after he began his new term with a flurry of orders including measures to curb migration.
President Claudia Sheinbaum added that her government will act in a "humanitarian" way on migration matters, even as she also pledged to repatriate foreign migrants to their home nations.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Poland invites its US diaspora to come home amid Trump deportation plans
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday encouraged Poles living in the United States to return to Poland, pledging to facilitate the move a day after US President Donald Trump took office.
Trump has promised to crack down on illegal border crossings and vowed to deport "millions and millions" of undocumented migrants as he was sworn in.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: EAM Jaishankar Attended The Inaugural Festivities
Washington DC | EAM Jaishankar attended the inaugural festivities and Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune and other key members of US President Trump's Administration.
- ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2025
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: China Vows To Support World Health Organisation After US Withdrawal
China on Tuesday vowed to support the World Health Organization after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the body, which he has slammed over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"The role of the WHO should only be strengthened, not weakened," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, adding: "China will, as always, support the WHO in fulfilling its responsibilities... and work towards building a shared community of health for humanity"
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Indian shares succumb to uncertainty over Trump's tariff plans
India's shares fell on Tuesday due to uncertainty over Donald Trump's plans for India after the U.S. President announced trade tariffs on neighbouring countries within hours of taking office.
India's shares fell on Tuesday due to uncertainty over Donald Trump's plans for India after the U.S. President announced trade tariffs on neighbouring countries within hours of taking office.
Investors around the world took stock of Trump, who soon after assuming office on Monday, floated the idea of universal tariffs and announced trade tariff plans on Mexico and Canada as soon as Feb. 1.
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"When 3 Wealthiest Men...": Bernie Sanders' Photo Post From Trump's Big DaySharing a photograph of tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Donald Trump's inauguration as US President, Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the "billionaire class now controls our government".
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Scholz On Musk: Supporting Extreme Right Unacceptable
Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tuesday criticised Elon Musk's support for "extreme-right positions" after the tech mogul backed Germany's far-right AfD party and sparked criticism with a gesture some likened to a Nazi salute.
"We have freedom of speech in Europe and in Germany," Scholz told the World Economic Forum when asked about Musk, who made the gesture at an event marking US President Donald Trump's inauguration. "Everyone can say what he wants even if he is a billionaire. What we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions."
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Can Unions Stop Trump From Firing Thousands Of Federal Employees?
President Donald Trump signed an order within hours of taking office on Monday to make it easier to fire thousands of federal agency employees and replace them with political loyalists. The order, which is largely identical to one Trump issued late in his first term, is already facing a lawsuit by a major union and is likely to trigger more legal challenges.
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President Donald Trump signed an order within hours of taking office on Monday to make it easier to fire thousands of federal agency employees and replace them with political loyalists. The order, which is largely identical to one Trump issued late in his first term, is already facing a lawsuit by a major union and is likely to trigger more legal challenges.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Xi And Putin Discuss Ties With Trump, Ukraine And Taiwan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed on Tuesday how to build ties with Donald Trump, prospects for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine and Moscow's firm support for Beijing's position on Taiwan.
Xi and Putin, who spoke for an hour and 35 minutes by video call after Trump was sworn in as U.S. president, proposed a further deepening of the strategic partnership between their countries which worries the West.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Scholz Cautiously Optimistic On U.S.-German Partnership After First Trump Talks
Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday on the potential for German-U.S. relations under President Donald Trump, citing good first talks with his administration, and stressed that cooperation was key for peace and prosperity.
"The United States is our closest ally outside Europe. And I will do everything in my power to ensure that it stays that way," Scholz said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Opinion | A Disruptive Trump Calls For Disruptive MeasuresIt is a tough world. But even in uncertainty, there are some certainties that can be leveraged, especially by India.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Musk's Hand Gesture During Trump Inauguration Draws Scrutiny
Billionaire Elon Musk's hand gesture while he spoke during a celebration of President Donald Trump's inauguration drew online comparisons to a Nazi salute on Monday, but a leading tracker of antisemitism said it appeared to represent a moment of enthusiasm instead.
Musk dismissed criticism of the hand gesture as a "tired" attack.
Musk took to the Capital One Arena stage in Washington to huge cheers, pumping his arms and shouting, "Yesssss".
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: On Trump Coming Back To Power, Chargé D’affaires Of Palestine Embassy In India Hopes Peace And Stability Can Be Restored
#WATCH | Delhi | On Donald Trump coming back to power, Chargé D'affaires Of Palestine Embassy in India, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer says, "The President of Palestine has extended his congratulations to President Donald Trump. In his message, the President spoke about the importance of... pic.twitter.com/qu0gnxBZs7
- ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2025
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: EU, China Warn Against Trade Friction At Davos After Trump Return
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with the United States and seek to improve ties with China as Beijing warned against damaging trade wars in the face of Donald Trump's protectionism.
Trump returned to the White House on Monday, and while he may not be physically present in the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos, he is the elephant in the room for the executives and leaders hobnobbing at the annual World Economic Forum.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Quad Foreign Ministers Meet In Washington In Signal Of Trump's China Focus
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hit the ground running on Tuesday, hosting a meeting in Washington of his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan one day after President Donald Trump started his second term in office.
The meeting of the so-called "Quad", four countries sharing concerns about China's growing power, will happen at the State Department and is designed to signal that countering Beijing is a top priority for the new president.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Germany Should Stay On Green Energy Path Despite Trump, Minister Says
Sticking with growth plans for green energy is the best response to Donald Trump after the U.S. president's "fatal" move to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, German vice chancellor Robert Habeck said on Tuesday.
"We have to bring our own technologies to the fore," said Habeck, the architect of plans to make 80% of electricity green in Germany by 2030, speaking at the Handelsblatt annual energy conference in Berlin.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump's Inaugural Brings The World's Billionaire Elites En Masse To DC
The attendees at a U.S. presidential inauguration do not often resemble the annual gathering of the world's richest in Davos, Switzerland, which kicked off on Monday, but the parallels were hard to ignore as Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. President.
The globe's wealthiest individuals attended Trump's inauguration in Washington on Monday and the glamorous balls to celebrate with the new president afterwards.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Pardoned Prisoners From Jan. 6 Attack To Go Free On Trump's First Full Day In Office
Supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.
Supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: 'No Winners In A Trade War': Chinese Vice Premier Tells Davos
A top Chinese official warned Tuesday that no country would emerge victorious from a trade war, in a speech to the Davos forum as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the World Economic Forum that a "tug of war" was underway between supporters and opponents of economic globalisation.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Bitcoin Rally Cools As Trump Makes No New Mention Of Crypto
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies and even the newly minted token bearing Donald Trump's name cooled on Tuesday, after the U.S. president's first set of policies following his inauguration made no reference to the asset class.
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, hit a record high $109,071 on Monday when Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president, but later started falling. By 1001 GMT on Tuesday, it was trading at $102,546.13 - still up around 9.5% so far this month.
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How Trump's Day 1 Order To End Birthright Citizenship Will Impact IndiansAt the heart of the controversy is the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which grants citizenship to all individuals born in the United States.
Trump's executive order seeks to reinterpret this amendment, asserting that children born to undocumented parents are not entitled to automatic citizenship.
The Trump administration has deemed birthright citizenship as "ridiculous" and claims that ending it will curb illegal immigration.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: WHO 'Regrets' Trump Decision To Pull US From Organisation
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump's decision -- just hours after taking power -- to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it hoped he would "reconsider".
Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the WHO, a body he has repeatedly criticized over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the White House hours after his inauguration, Trump said the United States was paying far more to the UN body compared to China, adding: "World Health ripped us off."
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Putin Calls Xi, Vows To Develop Ties Hours After Trump InaugurationRussian President Vladimir Putin held a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in which he proposed further developing their strategic partnership just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: EU Must Be 'Pragmatic' With US, 'Engage' With China: Von Der Leyen
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Tuesday for the bloc to "deepen" ties with China and boost relations with India, while taking a "pragmatic" approach with Donald Trump's combative new US administration.
In an opening address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, von der Leyen emphasised cooperation rather than confrontation with Trump, who has promised punitive import tariffs on key partners as part of his trade policy.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Germany To Lobby Trump On WHO Withdrawal, Agency Hopes For U-Turn
Berlin will try to talk U.S. President Donald Trump out of his decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organisation, Germany's health minister said on Tuesday.
The U.N. agency also said that it hoped that its top donor country would change its mind and looked forward to a constructive dialogue with Trump's team.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Germany Calls Trump's Vow To Take Panama Canal 'Unacceptable'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday criticised Donald Trump's "unacceptable" pledge to seize the Panama Canal, which the returning US president repeated in his inaugural address.
Baerbock was asked in an interview about Trump's comments Monday on the waterway and on his desire to control Greenland, an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark.
"Any threat against a NATO member or other states is of course completely unacceptable," Baerbock told German broadcaster RBB.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Launches Sweeping Border Crackdown, Mass Deportation Push
Shortly after President Donald Trump inauguration, the US border authorities said they had shut down Joe Biden's CBP One entry program, which had allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants to enter the US legally by scheduling an appointment on an app
Shortly after President Donald Trump inauguration, the US border authorities said they had shut down Joe Biden's CBP One entry program, which had allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants to enter the US legally by scheduling an appointment on an app
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Announces Purge Of Over 1,000 Biden Appointees
President Donald Trump said he plans to remove over 1,000 appointees from the administration of former President Joe Biden, announcing four dismissals on social media, including celebrity chef Jose Andres and former top general Mark Milley
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"Promises Made Were Kept": Capitol Rioter Who Was Pardoned By TrumpA Conservative social media influencer, charged for her involvement in the January 2021 Capitol riots, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, hours after his inauguration on January 20.
Trump Brings Back 'Diet Coke Button' At The Oval Office. Here's What It IsAs Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office for his second, non-consecutive term, so did the highly popular Diet Coke button, which the US President uses to order his favourite beverage.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Putin Vows To Further Develop Ties With Xi Just Hours After Trump Inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in which he proposed further developing their strategic partnership just hours after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president.
Putin waved at Xi and addressed Chairman Xi as his "dear friend", saying he wanted to outline "new plans for the development of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation."
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Musk Says Critics Need 'Better Dirty Tricks' After Salute Row
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday his critics needed "better dirty tricks" after a row erupted over a gesture he made at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump that some likened to a Nazi salute.
The X, SpaceX and Tesla chief appeared on stage at the Capital One Arena in Washington, where supporters of the newly inaugurated president had gathered for a rally.
Upon thanking the crowd for returning Trump to the White House, Musk tapped the left side of his chest with his right hand and then extended his arm with his palm open, repeating the gesture for the crowd seated behind him.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Spain's Deputy PM Diaz Withdraws From Elon Musk's X
Spanish Labour Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz said on Tuesday she will withdraw from Elon Musk's social media platform X due in part to the billionaire's behaviour during events linked to President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Spanish Labour Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz said on Tuesday she will withdraw from Elon Musk's social media platform X due in part to the billionaire's behaviour during events linked to President Donald Trump's inauguration."I made this decision, which I know is complicated, but I will not be part of a social network based on the use of algorithms that encourage xenophobic ideas, against human rights and encourage the extreme right in the world," she said in an interview with state TV station TVE.
She said the decision followed "Elon Musk's positioning yesterday, not only with his gestures, but with the absolutely convoluted speeches he is making".
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Palestinian Authority Accuses Trump Of Inciting Israeli Settler Violence
Palestinian Authority accuses Trump of inciting Israeli settler violence.
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"Strengthened, Not...": After US Withdrawal, China Vows To Support WHOChina on Tuesday vowed to support the World Health Organization after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the body.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Hardeep Singh Puri Says India Closely Watching Trump's Energy Announcements
Delhi: On the effect of US President Trump's announcements on India's energy import, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "We are watching the announcements made so far. More and more energy is coming into the market. There is no shortage of oil in the global market... Some of the decisions were already anticipated..."
On asking if there is a possibility of more oil coming to India from the US, he says, "Yes."
#WATCH | Delhi: On the effect of US President Trump's announcements on India's energy import, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "We are watching the announcements made so far. More and more energy is coming into the market. There is no shortage of oil in the global... pic.twitter.com/s0hX83ZpzR
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China Hopes For Cooperation With US Under Donald Trump
Under President Donald Trump, China said that it hoped to cooperate with the United States to resolve trade issues, even as Trump has threatened to impose huge tariffs on the Asian giant.
Under President Donald Trump, China said that it hoped to cooperate with the United States to resolve trade issues, even as Trump has threatened to impose huge tariffs on the Asian giant.
Beijing is "willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with the United States, properly manage differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in response to a question about potential new levies under Trump.
"It is hoped that the United States will work with China to jointly promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations," Guo said at a regular press briefing in Beijing.
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Real Estate, Mar-A-Lago, Meme Coin: Deep Dive Into Donald Trump's FortuneForbes estimates Trump's net worth as of January 21, 2025, at $6.7 billion, placing him at number 319 in the Forbes 400 list for 2024.
"America Is Back": White House Website Gets New Look Under TrumpJust as the White House got a new President, its website, too, got a new look. The homepagegreets visitors with a 30-second video montage, showcasing moments from Donald Trump's first term, military imagery, and glimpses from his campaign rallies.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Elon Musk Says Opponents Need 'Better Dirty Tricks' After Salute Row
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday his opponents needed "better dirty tricks" after a row erupted over a gesture he made at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump that some critics likened to a Nazi salute.
"Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired," Musk posted on his X platform.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: New Zealand Mayor Goes Nuclear After Trump Claims US 'Split The Atom'
A small town mayor in New Zealand has picked a nuclear fight with Donald Trump, after the freshly sworn-in US president heaped praise on American scientists for splitting the atom.
Trump's inauguration address rattled off a list of crowning American feats such as ending slavery, launching into space, and the moment they "split the atom".
The mayor of Nelson in New Zealand's South Island seized on the sub-atomic slight, pointing out that work to split the atom was actually pioneered by Kiwi-born physicist Ernest Rutherford.
"I was a bit surprised by new President Donald Trump in his inauguration speech about US greatness claiming today Americans 'split the atom' when that honour belongs to Nelson's most famous and favourite son Sir Ernest Rutherford," mayor Nick Smith wrote on social media.
Parents Were Immigrants, 5 Children: A Look At Donald Trump's Family TreeWith Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office as the 47th President of the United States, the Trump family is back in the spotlight.
From Quitting WHO To Meeting Putin, Donald Trump's Key Foreign Policy Moves On Day 1In the first hour of his second presidential term, Donald Trump on Monday signed a raft of executive orders signalling an idiosyncratic turn in US foreign policy that carries forward the new president's vision of an "America first" approach.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: China Says Reinstatement Of Cuba On Terror List Shows US 'Bullying'
China said Tuesday that newly inaugurated President Donald Trump's reinstatement of Cuba to a list of state sponsors of terrorism was a demonstration of US "bullying".
Washington's repeated use of the list "runs counter to facts... (and) fully reveals the hegemonic, high-handed and bullying face of the United States", foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: China Hopes For Cooperation With US On Trade Under Trump
Beijing said Tuesday it hopes for cooperation with Washington to resolve trade issues, after US President Donald Trump began a second term during which he has threatened to slap biting tariffs on the manufacturing giant.
"China is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with the United States (and) properly manage differences," said foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, adding: "It is hoped that the United States will work with China to jointly promote the stable... development of China-US economic and trade relations."
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: China Says 'Concerned' Over US Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
China said Tuesday it was "concerned" about the United States withdrawing from the Paris climate accord for a second time.
"Climate change is a common challenge faced by all of humanity, and no country can remain unaffected or solve the problem on its own," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Afghan Taliban Govt Announces Prisoner Swap With US
The Taliban government announced on Tuesday the release by the United States of an Afghan prisoner in exchange for US detainees, saying the deal was brokered by Qatar.
"An Afghan fighter Khan Mohammad imprisoned in America has been released in exchange for American citizens and returned to the country," the Afghan foreign ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said Mohammad had been serving a life sentence in the state of California after being arrested "almost two decades ago" in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar.
Asked by AFP, the foreign ministry refused to provide further details or the number of American prisoners.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Trump Fires 4 Officials In First Truth Social Post Since inauguration
US President Donald Trump fired four senior government officials appointed by his predecessor early Tuesday and warned "over a thousand more" faced imminent dismissal in a first post on Truth Social since his inauguration. "My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again," Trump said on the platform.
He named four individuals -- Jose Andres from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars, and Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President's Export Council -- as being immediately dismissed.
"Let this serve as Official Notice of Dismissal for these 4 individuals, with many more, coming soon," the post said.
It concluded with the words "YOU'RE FIRED!", Trump's catchphrase from his days as the boss of the hit TV show "The Apprentice".
Ashish Jain, Indian Real Estate Tycoon At Donald Trump's InaugurationDonald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking the commencement of his second term.
"When 3 Wealthiest Men...": Bernie Sanders' Photo Post From Trump's Big DaySharing a photograph of tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Donald Trump's inauguration as US President, Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the "billionaire class now controls our government".
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: US Senate Approves Crackdown On Migrant Criminal Suspects
US senators voted Monday to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects as the Republican-led Congress worked to deliver on Donald Trump's promises of a crackdown on illegal immigration, hours after he began his second term.
The Laken Riley Act -- which calls for the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes -- is named for a 22-year-old student murdered by a Venezuelan man with no papers who was wanted for shoplifting.
The American Civil Liberties Union warned that the legislation would have people jailed, "potentially for years" because "they were accused of nonviolent offenses."
The legislation passed the upper chamber in a comfortable 64-35 vote two weeks after sailing through the House of Representatives, with Republicans keen to highlight what they described as weak border security policies from Joe Biden, who left office on Monday.
But the newly-inaugurated Senate -- which flipped from Democratic to Republican control after November's election -- added a tweak that expands mandatory detention to "crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury."
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Melania Trump Brings Steely Fashion Game Back To Washington
Where in the world is Melania Trump? She made her return to Washington in a sharply tailored outfit exuding international woman of mystery, as her husband once again became president of the United States.
Her long navy coat and matching wide-brimmed hat -- which shielded her eyes in most photos and hindered her commander-in-chief husband's attempts to give her a peck before his swearing-in -- drew snark comments on social media and a flurry of comparisons to a 1980s video game character.
Melania Trump's silk-wool coat and skirt were Adam Lippes, an independent American designer based in New York, an ensemble paired with an ivory blouse tightly wrapped at the Slovenian-born former model's neck.
'Great Honour': S Jaishankar In Front Row Seat At Trump InaugurationExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was seen in the front row as US President Donald Trump delivered his inaugural address at the Capital Rotunda in Washington DC.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Trump Says America Will "Reclaim Rightful Place As Greatest Nation"
"America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world.": President Donald J. Trump
WHO Exit, Work From Home Ends: List Of Executive Orders Signed By TrumpDonald Trump signed a record number of executive orders, including one entailing the nation's withdrawal from the World Health Organisation.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Trump Says To Unleash American Fossil Fuels, Halt Climate Cooperation
President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximize oil and gas production, including by declaring a national energy emergency to speed permitting, rolling back environmental protections, and withdrawing the U.S. from an international pact to fight climate change.
The moves signal a dramatic U-turn in Washington's energy policy after former President Joe Biden sought for four years to encourage a transition away from fossil fuels in the world's largest economy. But it remains to be seen if Trump's measures will have any impact on U.S. production, already at record levels as drillers chase high prices in the wake of sanctions on Russia after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
"America will be a manufacturing nation once again, and we have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have: the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth," Trump said during his inauguration speech.
"And we are going to use it."
Trump later signed executive orders declaring a national energy emergency and withdrawing the United States from the 2015 Paris climate deal, the international pact to fight global warming. He also signed orders aimed at promoting oil and gas development in Alaska, reversing Biden's efforts to protect Arctic lands and U.S. coastal waters from drilling, revoking Biden's target for EV adoption, suspending offshore wind lease sales, and lifting a freeze on LNG export permitting.
"Very Bad Abuser": Canada, Mexico Brace For 25% Tariff As Trump Takes OverTrump made the threat against the two major US trading partners hours after taking the oath of office -- and promised to make liberal use of tariffs as a foreign policy tool.
'Hillary-ous' Clinton Moment As Trump Declares Plan To Rename Gulf Of MexicoUS President Donald Trump, who took oath on Monday, announced his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' from his inauguration stage.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Trump Launches Sweeping Border Crackdown, Mass Deportation Push
President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the U.S. military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict citizenship for children born on U.S. soil.
Declaring illegal immigration a national emergency, Trump ordered the Pentagon to provide support for border wall construction, detention space, and migrant transportation, and empowered the secretary of Defense to send troops to the border as needed.
Trump called for his administration to reinstate his "remain in Mexico" program, which forced non-Mexican migrants to wait in Mexico for the resolution of their U.S. cases.
Shortly after the inauguration, U.S. border authorities said they had shut down outgoing President Joe Biden's CBP One entry program, which had allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants to enter the U.S. legally by scheduling an appointment on an app. Existing appointments were canceled, leaving migrants stunned and unsure of what to do.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Global Companies Likely To Be Affected By Trump's Promised Tariffs
U.S. President Trump said he could impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Febuary 1, sending shares of several Asian automakers and battery firms lower in trading on Tuesday.
Some of the companies that may be affected include automakers Audi, BMW, BYD, JAC Motor, Honda Motor, Kia Corp, Mazda, Nissan Motor, Stellantis, Toyota Motor, and Volkswagen, who have plants in Mexico.
Electronics manufacturers including Foxconn, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, and Campari are also likely to be affected.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Japan PM Wants 'Relationship Of Trust' With Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House and said he wanted to build a "relationship of trust". Japan and the United States are key defence allies and each other's top foreign investors, but businesses and diplomats are bracing themselves for potential changes under Trump.
During his first term Trump had pressed US allies to increase defence spending, and this time has threatened them with trade tariffs. Ishiba told reporters that it appears the new US president "prefers bilateral frameworks over multilateral frameworks" for dealmaking.
"I would like to establish a relationship of trust through sincere discussions centring on how we can make the most of our bilateral relationship," he said, pledging to keep the national interests of Japan and the United States in mind.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Trump 'Not Confident' Gaza Deal Will Hold
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration.
Asked by a reporter as he returned to the White House whether the two sides would maintain the truce and move on in the agreement, Trump said, "I'm not confident."
"That's not our war; it's their war. But I'm not confident," Trump said.
Trump, however, said that he believed Hamas had been "weakened" in the war that began with its unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
"I looked at a picture of Gaza. Gaza is like a massive demolition site," Trump said.
Watch: Donald Trump Dances With Military Sword At Inaugural BallUS President Donald Trump left Secret Service agents "nervous" as he danced with a military sword in hand during the cake-cutting ceremony at the Commander-in-Chief ball. The President was handed over the sward for ceremonial cake cutting at the firs
WHO Exit, Work From Home Ends: Donald Trump's Executive Orders On Day 1Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders, including one entailing the nation's withdrawal from the World Health Organisation.
Explainer | Trump 2.0: What's The Conservative Row Over H-1B Visas?As newly inaugurated President Donald Trump readies his immigration crackdown, his allies in his Republican Party have splintered over policies surrounding US worker visas intended to go to specialty occupations like the tech industry.
US Presidential Inaugural LIVE: Trump, First Lady Melania Share "First Dance" At Commander-in-Chief Ball
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump took the stage for "first dance" at the Commander in Chief Ball to audible cheers. Trump wore a tux while his wife wore a black and white floor-length dress.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump took the stage for "first dance" at the Commander in Chief Ball to audible cheers. Trump wore a tux while his wife wore a black and white floor-length dress.
Trump and Melania's Inaugural Ball First Dance as President and First Lady. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/SNeWyuRWGq
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Former US General's Portrait Removed From Pentagon After Trump InaugurationA portrait of former top US military officer Mark Milley -- a foe of Donald Trump -- has been taken down at the Pentagon, a source in the building said following the president's inauguration on Monday.
"Guess I Have Warm Spot": Trump Gives TikTok 75-Day Grace Period From US BanUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday giving TikTok 75 days to find a buyer for its US business.
Trump Signs Key Orders To Pardon Capitol Rioters, Withdraw From Paris AccordDonald Trump has signed a record number of executive orders less than six hours since he took oath as the 47th President of the United States.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: US To Expand Drilling
US President Donald Trump declared a "national energy emergency" to expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer and said he would scrap vehicle emissions standards that amount to an "electric vehicle mandate." Trump used his inauguration speech to preview a raft of sweeping energy-related federal orders aimed at undoing Biden's climate legacy.
He also vowed to curb wind farms, a frequent target of his scorn.
"The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices, and that is why today I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will 'Drill, baby, drill!'" Trump said.
"With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal, and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry."
Trump's reference to the "Green New Deal" likely alludes to the Inflation Reduction Act -- his predecessor Joe Biden's signature climate law that channels billions into clean energy tax credits.
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Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: US To Withdraw From Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate accord for a second time, a defiant rejection of global efforts to combat planetary warming as catastrophic weather events intensify worldwide.
Trump's White House announced the decision to leave the Paris agreement in a statement shortly after he was sworn into office, but did not specify the timing.
Under the agreement's rules, exiting would take a year after submitting formal notice to the United Nations.
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US President Inauguration LIVE: Trump 2.0 Boosts Interest In Davos, Says World Economic Forum Chief
Donald Trump is not stepping foot in Davos this week but the head of the World Economic Forum says the new president has brought renewed interest in the annual gathering of business and political leaders.
"It's true that everyone here is very interested to understand more what Trump 2.0 is all about," WEF President Borge Brende told AFP in an interview.
Trump is casting a long shadow over the Swiss Alpine resort, where corporate and political leaders will debate his policies on conflicts, trade, taxes, immigration and climate change, to name a few.
Participants will seek to "connect the dots and decipher" Trump's intentions, Brende said.
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US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Says Could Impose 25% Tariffs On Canada, Mexico On Feb 1
President Donald Trump said Monday he may impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico as early as February 1, while promising punitive measures on other countries as part of new US trade policy.
Trump rekindled his threat against the two major US trading partners hours after taking the oath of office -- accusing them of failing to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States.
"We're thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada, because they're allowing vast numbers of people -- Canada's a very bad abuser also -- vast numbers of people to come in, and fentanyl to come in," he said in the Oval Office as he signed an array of executive orders.
He added that he was thinking of enacting the tariffs on February 1.
Earlier Monday, Trump vowed to "immediately begin the overhaul" of the US trade system "to protect American workers and families."
Usha Vance Becomes 1st Indian-American Second LadyUsha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday.
US Immigration Crackdown Begins, Trump Declares Emergency At Mexico BorderPresident Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship.
LIVE: Trump Declares National Emergency, Security Up At Mexico Border
President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border and attempt to end birthright citizenship.
Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border and used a careening press conference in the Oval Office to announce the controversial order seeking to revoke the right of US nationality to anyone born in America.
"That's a big one," he told reporters.
The move to reverse a right enshrined in the US Constitution will face stiff legal challenges, an inevitability the president acknowledged.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Says Putin 'destroying Russia' by refusing Ukraine deal
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Vladimir Putin was "destroying Russia" by not making a deal to end the war with Ukraine. "He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal," Trump told reporters on his return to the Oval Office.
"I think Russia's going to be in big trouble."
The comments mark an unusually critical stance by Trump on Putin, for whom he has voiced admiration in the past. Trump also said he was preparing to meet Putin. A summit between the two in his first term gained notoriety after the US president appeared to accept the Russian leader's word over that of US intelligence.
"I got along with him great, I would hope he wants to make a deal," Trump said.
"He can't be thrilled he's not doing so well. I mean, he's grinding it out, but most people thought that war would have been over in about one week, and now you're into three years, right?" Trump said.
US Presidential Inauguration Live: Trump's Climate Retreat Shines Light On Other Green Leaders
The United States withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is a blow to global cooperation on climate change, but other countries are marching ahead and stepping up leadership on the issue.
China is dominating the clean energy race, Brazil will be steering global climate negotiations, Denmark has approved a world-first tax on livestock emissions and Colombia is saying farewell to fossil fuels.
Some observers see the US retreat as a chance for more ambitious countries to forge new alliances, set the agenda and champion a climate deal endorsed by nearly all nations.
"It's a bigger pact than just the United States," said Frances Colon, a senior fellow from the Center for American Progress, a Washington-based policy institute.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Revokes Biden Sanctions On West Bank Settlers
US President Donald Trump has canceled an executive order that enabled sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, the White House announced Monday.
Trump revoked his predecessor Joe Biden's executive order from February 2024, which paved the way for the designation of settlers and groups accused of perpetrating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967.
Biden's actions paved the way for the US Treasury and State Departments to designate several far-right individuals and groups, including an individual accused of leading a riot in the town of Huwara in which Palestinian homes were torched and a Palestinian civilian was killed.
US President Inauguration LIVE: Trump Gives TikTok 75-day Grace Period From US Ban
Newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump ordered a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that would effectively ban TikTok, marking one of his first acts in office.
The executive order delayed implementation of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which took effect January 19 and would prohibit the distribution and updating of TikTok in the United States.
Trump had promised to move fast to save TikTok from the law that was passed overwhelmingly by Congress and signed by president Joe Biden last year.
"I guess I have a warm spot for TikTok that I didn't have originally, but I went on TikTok and I won young people," Trump said as he signed the order, crediting the app for delivering him the youth vote in his election.
Video: Donald Trump Made A 'Biblical Error' As He Took Oath As US PresidentDonald Trump's second inauguration on Monday was marked by breaks from traditions, including moving the ceremony indoors due to a particularly frigid wintry spell across much of the United States.
US President Inauguration LIVE: Trump Decrees End Of Diversity Programs, LGBTQ Protections
US President Donald Trump repealed a slew of executive orders promoting diversity programs and LGBTQ equality Monday after using his inauguration speech to signal a definitive break with what he decries as "woke" culture.
On the campaign trail Trump vilified diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the federal government and corporate world, saying they discriminated against white people -- men in particular.
He also demonized any recognition of gender diversity, attacking transgender people -- notably transgender women in sports -- and gender-affirming care for children.
In front of a crowd of supporters in a Washington arena, Trump wiped out 78 executive orders, actions and presidential memoranda issued by his predecessor Joe Biden.
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US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Signs Order To Pull US From World Health Organization
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order hours after his inauguration for the United States to exit the World Health Organization, which he had previously attacked over its Covid response.
Signing the order at the White House, Trump said the United States was unfairly paying less than China into the UN body and added: "World Health ripped us off."
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: President Gives TikTok 75-Day Grace Period
US President Donald Trump said he will likely grant TikTok a 75-day reprieve from a ban imposed by Biden administration.
US President Donald Trump said he will likely grant TikTok a 75-day reprieve from a ban imposed by Biden administration.
Trump Says Will Send Astronauts To Mars. Watch Musk's ReactionDonald Trump took the oath for a historic term on Monday, completing his extraordinary comeback. Tech billionaires, foreign diplomats and CEOs were seen sitting prominently on the dais in the US Capitol during his first speech after the oath.
US Presidential Inauguration Live: Trump Vows US 'Taking Back' Panama Canal Despite 'Peacemaker' Pledge
President Donald Trump on Monday cast himself as a peacemaker in his second inaugural address, but immediately vowed that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal.
Trump issued the threat without explaining details after weeks of refusing to rule out military action against Panama over the waterway, which the United States handed over at the end of 1999.
"Above all, China is operating the Panama Canal, and we didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama. And we're taking it back," Trump said after being sworn in inside the US Capitol.
Panama maintains control of the canal but Chinese companies have been steadily increasing their presence around the vital shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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US Presidential Inauguration Live: Trump Says Denmark Will 'Come Along' On Selling Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Denmark will 'come along' on selling Greenland.
US President Donald Trump said Denmark will 'come along' on selling Greenland.
US President Inauguration LIVE: Trump Says Could Enact 25% Tariffs On Canada, Mexico on Feb 1
President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to enact 25 percent tariffs on major US trading partners Mexico and Canada on February 1, speaking on his first day back in the White House.
"We're thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada, because they're allowing vast numbers of people -- Canada's a very bad abuser also -- vast numbers of people to come in, and fentanyl to come in," he said in the Oval Office.
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US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Signs Pardons For 1,500 Capitol Rioters
US President Donald Trump signed pardons Monday for some 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. "These are the hostages -- approximately 1,500 people -- for a pardon, full pardon," Trump said at a signing ceremony shortly after arriving at the White House.
"We hope they come out tonight frankly," he said. "They're expecting it."
More than 1,500 people were charged in connection with the assault on Congress by Trump supporters who were seeking to disrupt certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.
Trump repeatedly pledged during his election campaign to pardon those who took part in the attack, calling them "hostages," "patriots" and "political prisoners."
More than 140 police officers were injured in hours of clashes with rioters wielding flagpoles, baseball bats, hockey sticks and other makeshift weapons along with Tasers and canisters of bear spray.
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Elon Musk's Hand Gesture At Trump Rally Goes Viral, Internet Calls It Nazi SaluteElon Musk's hand gesture came while speaking during a rally celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Trump Can Bring Peace To Middle East, Says Syrian Rebel LeaderSyria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his inauguration in a statement on Monday, saying he is looking forward to improving relations between the two countries.
American Dream Is "Alive", Says Trump's Pick For FBI Chief Kash PatelUS President Donald Trump's return to the White House showed that the American dream was "alive and well", Kash Patel, the nominee to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), told a sporting arena full of supporters of the President on Monday.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: List Of Key Presidential Orders Signed By Donald Trump
-Declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border to deploy military forces and halt illegal immigration.
-Withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement to prioritise domestic energy policies.
-Lifted restrictions on oil and gas production to boost energy independence and economic growth.
-Signed into order his plan to restore freedom of speech and the end of federal censorship.
-Mandated a return to a five-day in-person workweek for federal employees.
-Pardoned individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol riots.
-Recognised only two genders --male and female --in federal government policies.
US Presidential Inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump Pardons January 6 Capitol Rioters
US President Donald Trump has signed executive order pardoning his supporters who were arrested for January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
US President Donald Trump has signed executive order pardoning his supporters who were arrested for January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
US Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of StateThe US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state in Trump 2.0.
Why Vivek Ramaswamy Abruptly Quits DOGE Soon After Donald Trump Took Charge As US PresidentHours after Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer be a part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: US President Reached White House After Presidential Parade
US President Donald Trump's cavalcade arrives at the White House after the Presidential Parade at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump's cavalcade arrives at the White House after the Presidential Parade at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC.
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump's cavalcade heads back to the White House after the Presidential Parade at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC.
- ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2025
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US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: What Executive Orders Did Trump Sign?
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump signs a 'directive to the Federal Government ordering the restoration of Freedom of Speech and preventing government censorship of free speech going forward'.
He also signs a 'directive to the Federal Government ending the weaponisation of government against political adversaries of the previous administration'.
US President Inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump Slams Biden In Inaugural Parade Speech
Donald Trump says, "Did you know that while I was making my speech, Biden pardoned his whole family..."
Los Angeles Wildfires LIVE Updates: Watch Donald Trump Speaks At Presidential Parade
Donald Trump says, "...The United States will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity. China uses a lot of dirty energy but they produce a lot of energy. When that stuff goes up in the air, it doesn't stay there...It floats into the United States of America after 3 and a half to 5 and a half days. It floats across the oceans and it comes right over your neighbourhood and it falls into your neighbourhood..."
Donald Trump says, "...The United States will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity. China uses a lot of dirty energy but they produce a lot of energy. When that stuff goes up in the air, it doesn't stay there...It floats into the United States of America after 3 and a half to 5 and a half days. It floats across the oceans and it comes right over your neighbourhood and it falls into your neighbourhood..."
#WATCH | Washington, DC: At Capitol One Arena, US President #DonaldTrump says, "...The United States will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity. China uses a lot of dirty energy but they produce a lot of energy. When that stuff goes up in the air, it... pic.twitter.com/kbFbKgNFev
- ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2025
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Trump Signs Executive Order To Withdraws US From "Unfair One-Sided" Paris Climate Accord
Donald Trump said, "I am immediately withdrawing from the unfair one-sided Paris Climate Accord. The US will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes."
Donald Trump said, "I am immediately withdrawing from the unfair one-sided Paris Climate Accord. The US will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes."
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Trump Signs Executive Orders To Revoke 78 Biden Era Policies
"Can you imagine Biden doing this? I don't think so," US President Donald Trump said after signing the executive orders.
"Can you imagine Biden doing this? I don't think so," US President Donald Trump said after signing the executive orders.
US President Inauguration LIVE | "Will Sign Executive Order To Revoke 80 Actions of Biden Administration": Trump
Donald Trump says, "We will sign executive orders first to revoke nearly 80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration... Crime in Venezuela is down by 74% because they (Biden Administration) took their criminals and gave them to us through an open border policy... It stops as of 1 pm today."
Donald Trump says, "We will sign executive orders first to revoke nearly 80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration... Crime in Venezuela is down by 74% because they (Biden Administration) took their criminals and gave them to us through an open border policy... It stops as of 1 pm today."
#WATCH | Washington, DC: At Capitol One Arena US President #DonaldTrump says, "We will sign executive orders first to revoke nearly 80 destructive and radical executive actions of the previous administration... Crime in Venezuela is down by 74% because they (Biden Administration)... pic.twitter.com/AWKyGxZ0Nf
- ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2025
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Praise Son Barron For Help in Connecting With Youth During Campaigning
"I have a very tall son...," says US President Donald Trump as he introduces Barron Trump to the crowd at Capitol One Arena.
He further says, "...He knew the youth vote. We won the youth vote by 36 points. He was saying - 'Dad, you have to go out and do this one or that one'. We did a lot of them. He respects them all, he understood them very well..."
#WATCH | Washington, DC: "I have a very tall son...," says US President #DonaldTrump as he introduces Barron Trump to the crowd at Capitol One Arena.
- ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2025
He further says, "...He knew the youth vote. We won the youth vote by 36 points. He was saying - 'Dad, you have to go out and do... pic.twitter.com/Xq0SBiejJV
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE| "Will Sign Pardons For A Lot Of People...": Trump In Inaugural Speech
Donald Trump said, "So, now the work begins. We won but now the work begins. We have to bring them home (hostages held in Gaza). Tonight I am going to be signing on the J6 hostages' pardons to give them up and as soon as I leave, I am going to the Oval Office and will be signing pardons for a lot of people..."
Donald Trump said, "So, now the work begins. We won but now the work begins. We have to bring them home (hostages held in Gaza). Tonight I am going to be signing on the J6 hostages' pardons to give them up and as soon as I leave, I am going to the Oval Office and will be signing pardons for a lot of people..."
S Jaishankar Attends Trump's Oath Ceremony, Carries PM Modi's Letter For HimExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended Donald Trump's grand inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol. He is among a select few world leaders who were extended an invitation by Donald Trump's incoming administration.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Delays Executive Orders On Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has declined to impose tariffs on his first day back in power. Trump has threatened 25 per cent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
Instead of coming out with tariffs on day one, Trump is ordering his officials to first examine US trade relationships for unfair practices and investigate whether China has complied with an earlier trade deal, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News.
Trump is set to direct his cabinet secretaries to assess the impact of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on American workers and businesses and make recommendations on whether the US should continue participating in it, according to the document. Trump negotiated the USMCA in his first term as a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement; the new deal came into force in 2020.
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Trump To Withdraw From Paris Climate Treaty, End Electric Car Mandate"President Trump will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord," the White House said in a statement shortly after the Republican was sworn into office.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE | "We Won, Work Begins To Being Then Home": Donald Trump Of Gaza Hostage Deal
We have won, but the work has begun to being them (American hostages in Gaza) home: US President Donald Trump
We have won, but the work has begun to being them (American hostages in Gaza) home: US President Donald Trump
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Meets Family Of American Hostages In Gaza
After taking oath as the 47th President of United States, Donald Trump met the families of Americans taken hostages by Hamas in Gaza after attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
After taking oath as the 47th President of United States, Donald Trump met the families of Americans taken hostages by Hamas in Gaza after attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
US President Inauguration LIVE | A Look At Top Trump Picks: Pete Hegseth For Defence Secretary
Pete Hegseth, 44, is a military veteran who has expressed disdain for the "woke" policies of Pentagon leaders, including its top military officer. The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines, 14-13, to advance Hegseth's nomination for a full Senate vote on Monday. The Senate vote is expected late this week.
As secretary of defence, Hegseth could make good on Trump's campaign promise to rid the US military of generals whom he accuses of pursuing progressive policies on diversity in the ranks that conservatives have railed against.
It could also set up a collision course between Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, whom Hegseth accused of "pursuing the radical positions of left-wing politicians."
Hegseth, a former Fox News commentator, denied in his confirmation hearing allegations made in a police report that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 at a conference in California. No charges were filed, and he entered into a private settlement with the alleged victim, but the allegations are complicating his confirmation prospects. He has also in the past opposed women in combat roles but walked back that stance during the hearing on Tuesday.
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Donald Trump Inaugural LIVE: Trump Pledges To Save America From 'Decline'
An emboldened Donald Trump declared that "America's decline is over" as he reclaimed the presidency on Monday, promising a crackdown on illegal immigration and portraying himself as a savior chosen by God to rescue a faltering nation.
"From this moment on, America's decline is over," Trump, 78, said inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, the symbol of U.S. democracy that was invaded on Jan. 6, 2021, by a mob of Trump supporters intent on reversing his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden.
The inauguration completes a triumphant return for a political disruptor who was twice impeached, survived two assassination attempts, was convicted in a criminal trial and faced charges for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
He is the first president in more than a century to win a second term after losing the White House and the first felon to occupy the White House.
"I was saved by God to make America great again," Trump said on Monday, referring to a gunman's bullet that grazed his ear in July.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: President Donald Trump Kisses Carrie Underwood After Performance
U.S. President Donald Trump kisses Carrie Underwood after she performed "America The Beautiful" as U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance looks on during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Watch: Donald Trump's Full Speech After Taking Oath As President
LIVE | #DonaldTrump's Address At Inauguration#Trump2025#TrumpInauguration2025https://t.co/O29ZVhzZrL
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Trump Inauguration LIVE: PM Modi Congratulates "Dear Firend" Donald Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first leaders in the world to congratulate Donald Trump, saying "Congratulations my dear friend President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!"
Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a...
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2025
Highlights Of Donald Trump's Speech As US President
- My first act as President will be to declare a national emergency at our southern border (with Mexico).
- All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came.
- US 'will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord'.
- We will not add the tax burden on our citizens. Instead we will add tariffs on foreign countries, which will bring in immense amounts of money and make America rich again.
- My next move will be to end the national energy emergency by removing the restrictions on Oil. We will drill baby drill.
- US policy will also be changed such that America will recognise and be home only to two genders - male and female.
- America will also end the new Green Policy of EVs (electric vehicles) and save our great auto industry.
- We will within the next few days rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
- America will return to being a great economy again and will focus on expanding its territories. We will take back the Panama Canal, which was foolishly given away and is now being run by China.
- America will restore its science glory and send more Astronauts to space than ever before. The US will on priority send the stars and stripes (US flag) to Mars.
Highlights Of Donald Trump's Speech After Inauguration As POTUS
- The Golden Age of America has begun as of right now.
- We will become the great nation we were again.
- The rest of the world will envy us.
- I assure every American that I will always put America first.
- There will be sweeping changes, starting with the vicious weaponisation of the Justice department.
- From this moment on, America's decline globally is over.
- Reclaiming our Republic has not been an easy. In the last eight years, I have been targeted more than any other US President in the 250-year history of our country.
- Not so long ago, during the election campaign, I was targeted in an attempted assassination attempt, when a bullet pierced through my ear. But God saved me because my purpose is to "make America great again".
- We will not forget our country, our Constitution and our God.
- January 20, 2025 will forever be remember by all Americans as Liberation Day.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: People Watch The Inauguration Of US President-Elect Donald Trump
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People watch the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump from the Capital One Arenaon January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump will take office as the 47th president of the United States. This will be his second term.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Donald Trump Sworn In As The 47th POTUS
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Watch: Donald Trump Takes Oath As 47th President Of The United States
Donald Trump Takes Oath, Returns To White House For A Historic Second Term#Trump#Trump2025#TrumpInauguration2025pic.twitter.com/1FkNIZj6XA
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 20, 2025
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: U.S. Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance And U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump Take Oath
U.S. Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance and U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump take oath at the US Capitol in Washington DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States of America.
Trump Inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump To Take Oath In 10 Minutes
Donald Trump is set to take oath as President for his second term in office. US Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath.
Trump Inauguration LIVE: Donald Trump and Joe Biden At The US Capitol
#InPics | Donald Trump and Joe Biden arrive for the inauguration ceremony#DonaldTrump#JoeBiden#TrumpInauguration2025pic.twitter.com/tqOs7KP30C
- NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) January 20, 2025
Trump Inauguration LIVE: S Jaishankar Represents India For Trump's Oath Ceremony
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is representing India for Donald Trump's oath ceremony at the US Capitol today. He is reportedly carrying a letter from PM Narendra Modi for President Trump.
"Privileged to represent 🇮🇳 as External Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of PM at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 47th President of the United States of America today in Washington DC": India's EAM S Jaishankar
- NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) January 20, 2025
Photo courtesy: S Jaishankar/X#DonaldTrump... pic.twitter.com/hYA7gNmY0W
Trump Inauguration 2025 LIVE: Biden And Trump Arrive At US Capitol
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump arrive together at the US Capitol for Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. Earlier today both leaders met at the White House and had tea together. In a simple and heartwarming gesture, the Bidens, said "welcome home" to the Trumps during the meeting.
Trump Inauguration 2025 LIVE: Biden And Trump Leave White House For US Capitol
US President Joe Biden and his successor Donald Trump have arrived left for the US Capitol to attend the latter's oath ceremony as 47th POTUS. The Bidens and Trumps met for tea at the White House ahead of the oath ceremony.
Trump Inauguration LIVE: A View Of The Seating From The US Capitol Rotunda
A top view of the seats from the dome of the US Capitol Rotunda ahead of the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President in Washington, DC. The grand ceremony will be attended by thousands, including several global leaders, ministers, and ambassadors.
Final Preparations For The Grand Luncheon After Donald Trump's Inauguration
Place settings are arranged for a luncheon for the Inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol.
Watch: The Trumps And Bidens Meet For Tea Before The Oath Ceremony
#WATCH | US President-elect Donald Trump arrives with wife Melania at the White House for tea with Joe Biden ahead of historic inauguration.#DonaldTrump#UnitedStates#JoeBidenpic.twitter.com/Q7R9WA9MhI
- NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) January 20, 2025
Joe And Jill Biden Bid Adieu In Last Selfie From White House
A short while ago, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden shared their last selfie from the White House, with a farewell message to US citizens saying, "We love you, America". The Bidens then arrived the Trumps for a formal meet over tea and coffee at the White House. All four leaders will leave for the US Capitol after the meeting to see Donald Trump take and his deputy JD Vance take oath as the next President and Vice President of the United States.
"We love you, America": Outgoing US President Joe Biden shares selfie with wife from White House
- NDTV WORLD (@NDTVWORLD) January 20, 2025
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Donald Trump Returns As 47th POTUS. The History And Legacy In 10-PointsDonald Trump returns as US President for a second term today - a historic one on several counts. His inauguration or oath ceremony at the US Capitol will, without a doubt, usher in a new era - whether for better or worse - only time will tell.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump have arrived at the White House for a formal meeting with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden ahead of President-elect Trump's oath ceremony, which will take place at the US Capitol in a few hours.
Before arriving at the White House, the Trumps, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha attended a special Church ceremony. President-elect Trump and his deputy Vance will take oath of office today.
US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump, Melania Arrive For Pre-Inauguration Church Service
Trump, Melania arrive for pre-inauguration church service.
Trump, Melania arrive for pre-inauguration church service.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Biden Pre-Emptively Pardons Trump Foes
US President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from "politically motivated prosecutions" under the Trump administration.
US President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from "politically motivated prosecutions" under the Trump administration.
In an extraordinary move in his last hours in the White House, Biden gave similar pardons to members, staff and witnesses of a US House committee probing the violent January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack by Donald Trump's supporters.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Europe could be 'crushed' if it does nothing against Trump: French PM
France and Europe risk being dominated, crushed and marginalised if they do nothing to counter the policies of Donald Trump, the French prime minister said Monday before his inauguration as US president.
"The United States, with the inauguration of the president, has decided on a politics that is incredibly dominating... If we do nothing then our fate will be simple. We will be dominated, we will be crushed, we will be marginalised. It is up to us, French and Europeans," Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said in the southwestern city of Pau.
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US Presidential Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Pope hopes Trump's US will have 'no room for hatred'
Pope Francis urged incoming United States president Donald Trump on Monday to lead a society with "no room for hatred" and to promote "peace and reconciliation among peoples".
In a message marking Trump's inauguration, the 88-year-old pontiff offered the incoming president "cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection".
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Trump Inauguration Day LIVE: Promise Of A New 'Golden Era
Donald Trump will be sworn in for a historic second term as US president today, promising a new "golden age" for America as the world braces for a return of his unpredictable leadership.
The Republican vowed to unleash a blitz of executive orders undoing Joe Biden's legacy upon his return to the White House, and to launch immediate deportations of undocumented migrants.
If Trump painted a dystopian picture of "American carnage" at his first inauguration in 2017, this time around he is offering a more upbeat promise of a "brand new day" for the United States.
"I will act with historic speed and strength and fix every single crisis facing our country," Trump told a huge inauguration eve rally where he also danced with the Village People band.
The Republican vowed to unleash a blitz of executive orders undoing Joe Biden's legacy upon his return to the White House, and to launch immediate deportations of undocumented migrants.
If Trump painted a dystopian picture of "American carnage" at his first inauguration in 2017, this time around he is offering a more upbeat promise of a "brand new day" for the United States.
"I will act with historic speed and strength and fix every single crisis facing our country," Trump told a huge inauguration eve rally where he also danced with the Village People band.
GOLDEN AGE
Trump will make history by replacing Biden as the oldest president to be sworn in. He is also just the second president in US history to return to power after being voted out, after Grover Cleveland in 1893.
Ahead of the inauguration, Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump for "tea and coffee" at the White House, before they all travel together to the Capitol.
The display of civility will be a stark contrast to 2021 when Trump -- who riled a crowd that attacked the US Capitol in a bid to overturn his election loss -- refused to attend Biden's inauguration.
Trump's triumphal mood has meanwhile not been chilled by the fact that the swearing-in on the steps of the Capitol had to be moved due to predictions of the coldest Inauguration Day for 40 years.
Instead of taking the oath in front of a huge crowd on the National Mall, Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will do so inside the domed Rotunda of the Capitol, as Ronald Reagan did in 1985.
"As soon as President Trump places his hand on the Bible and swears the Oath to the United States Constitution, the Golden Age of America will begin," spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on X.
But there are still many Americans concerned by Trump's darker promises -- the vows of retribution against his political opponents and journalists.
Trump returns to the Oval Office more powerful than ever, capping a journey that saw him defy two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction to win the election.
Once a political outsider, Trump has become the new normal for US politics.
Three of the world's richest men -- tech tycoons Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos -- will be alongside Trump for the inauguration.
Tesla, SpaceX and X boss Musk, who will head a cost-cutting effort in the new administration, promised at Sunday's rally to make America strong "for centuries."
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Ahead of the inauguration, Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump for "tea and coffee" at the White House, before they all travel together to the Capitol.
The display of civility will be a stark contrast to 2021 when Trump -- who riled a crowd that attacked the US Capitol in a bid to overturn his election loss -- refused to attend Biden's inauguration.
Trump's triumphal mood has meanwhile not been chilled by the fact that the swearing-in on the steps of the Capitol had to be moved due to predictions of the coldest Inauguration Day for 40 years.
Instead of taking the oath in front of a huge crowd on the National Mall, Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will do so inside the domed Rotunda of the Capitol, as Ronald Reagan did in 1985.
"As soon as President Trump places his hand on the Bible and swears the Oath to the United States Constitution, the Golden Age of America will begin," spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on X.
But there are still many Americans concerned by Trump's darker promises -- the vows of retribution against his political opponents and journalists.
Trump returns to the Oval Office more powerful than ever, capping a journey that saw him defy two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction to win the election.
Once a political outsider, Trump has become the new normal for US politics.
Three of the world's richest men -- tech tycoons Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos -- will be alongside Trump for the inauguration.
Tesla, SpaceX and X boss Musk, who will head a cost-cutting effort in the new administration, promised at Sunday's rally to make America strong "for centuries."
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Trump Inauguration LIVE Updates: Bitcoin Hits Record High
Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US President.
Bitcoin surged to an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, before falling back to around $107,500.
Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US President.
Bitcoin surged to an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, before falling back to around $107,500.
The world's biggest cryptocurrency has soared since Donald Trump won the presidential election in November, with bitcoin surpassing $100,000 for the first time in early December.
Trump To Call For "Revolution Of Common Sense" During Inaugural Address: Report
US President-elect Donald Trump will call for a "revolution of common sense" during his inaugural address, the Wall Street Journal said on Monday citing excerpts of his prepared remarks.
"I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country. My message to Americans today is that it is time for us to once again act with courage, vigor and the vitality of history's greatest civilization," Trump is expected to say, according to remarks shared with the WSJ.
Trump will be sworn in as the US president on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history.
From Oath To Parade: Everything You Need To Know About Trump's InaugurationDonald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump Rethinking Planned Immigration Raids, Report Says
-President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is reconsidering plans for immigration raids in Chicago next week after details were leaked, Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan told the Washington Post in an interview on Saturday.
The new administration "hasn't made a decision yet," said Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the report. "We're looking at this leak and will make decision based on this leak," he added.
ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Officials and rights advocates had said Trump's administration would launch sweeps in multiple U.S. cities almost as soon as he takes office on Monday, with Chicago considered a likely first location.
Dulce Ortiz, president of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, told Reuters that as many as 200 ICE agents were expected to start raids in the Chicago area on Monday at 5 a.m., aiming to catch people heading into work or starting their day.
The enforcement had been expected to continue for several days, she said. An ICE spokesperson referred questions to the Trump transition team, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
US President Inauguration LIVE: Trump Security Adviser Doesn't Rule Out TikTok's Continued Chinese Ownership
President-elect Donald Trump would not rule out continued Chinese ownership of TikTok if steps were taken to ensure that American users' data was protected and stored in the U.S., incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz told CNN on Sunday.
TikTok stopped working for its 170 million American users on Sunday after a law took effect banning the app's continued operation over U.S. politicians' concerns that Americans' data could be misused by Chinese officials.
Waltz told CNN the president-elect is working to "save TikTok" and doesn't rule out continued Chinese ownership coupled with "firewalls to make sure that the data is protected here on U.S. soil."
Trump has said he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a ban after he takes office on Monday, a promise TikTok cited in a notice posted to users on the app
Opinion | Trump's Second Coming: When American Anxiety Met The FistA casual chat with a healthcare aide working for one of the largest health service conglomerates in Pennsylvania reveals several of the anxieties that explain Trumps stellar comeback as the POTUS.
US President Swearing-In Live: Pope Francis Says Trump's Immigration Raids Would Be A 'Disgrace'
Pope Francis on Sunday criticized President-elect Donald Trump's reported plan to sharply intensify immigration enforcement actions across the U.S. in the days after his inauguration.
In an Italian television interview, the pontiff said it would be a "disgrace" if Trump went forward with the plan, in unusually forceful language for the leader of the global Catholic Church. "It would make the migrants, who have nothing, pay the unpaid bill," said the pope. "It doesn't work. You don't resolve problems this way."
The pope's remarks were made during a video link from his Vatican residence with the "Che Tempo Che Fa" program on Italy's Channel 9.
Francis, leader of the 1.4 billion member church, is usually careful about weighing in on political issues. The pope has made welcoming migrants a key theme of his nearly 12-year papacy, and he has previously criticized Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric. During the 2016 election, he said Trump was "not Christian" in his view.
"Frankly Impressed": Bill Gates On 3-Hour Dinner With Donald TrumpDonald Trump and Bill Gates' conversation touched on various topics, including HIV, polio, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: German Ambassador Warns Of Trump Plan To Redefine Constitutional Order, Document Shows
Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing power", according to a confidential document seen by Reuters.
The briefing document, dated Jan. 14 and signed by Ambassador Andreas Michaelis, describes Donald Trump's agenda for his second White House term as one of "maximum disruption" that will bring about "a redefinition of the constitutional order - maximum concentration of power with the president at the expense of Congress and the federal states."
"Basic democratic principles and checks and balances will be largely undermined, the legislature, law enforcement and media will be robbed of their independence and misused as a political arm, Big Tech will be given co-governing power," it says.
Trump's transition team had no immediate comment on the ambassador's assessment.
Donald Trump Transition LIVE: Trump's First Moves As US President Key For Indian Rupee, Bonds
The Indian rupee and its Asian peers will be influenced by developments surrounding U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, with traders keenly focussing on trade tariff measures, while bond yields will track Treasury yields.
The rupee closed at 86.61 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, having lost 0.75% for the week, its steepest weekly fall since July 2023.
The greenback's strength, persistent foreign portfolio outflows and concerns about India's slowing economic momentum have hurt the rupee over the last couple of months. It has slid 3% since Trump won the U.S. election in November.
Trump will take charge as U.S. President on Monday and traders reckon that any policy step that weakens the Chinese yuan could hurt the rupee as well. He has already proposed hefty tariffs on Chinese goods.
"Long USD positions have become a very crowded trade, leaving it vulnerable to a correction lower if market expectations for initial policy implementation under Trump disappoint," MUFG Bank said in a note.
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Donald Trump Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: 18 Galas In Washington On Trump's Inaugural
There will be at least 18 inaugural galas held throughout Washington over the weekend and Monday, three of which are considered official and which Trump is expected to attend.
On Sunday, the eve of the inauguration, Trump held a campaign-style "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" at the Capital One Arena. It was Trump's first rally in the District of Columbia since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
On Monday, Meta's Zuckerberg will co-host a reception for billionaire Republican donors along with casino magnate Miriam Adelson and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, Trump's pick for ambassador to Italy.
Oil and gas tycoon Harold Hamm, a top Trump donor, will host an inauguration watch party on Monday on the roof of the historic Hay-Adams hotel near the White House.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: 200 Executive Orders On Trump's Day 1 Agenda
During a rally on Sunday, Donald Trump said he would sign a number of executive actions on Monday covering a range of issues, from ending government programs aimed at ensuring gender and racial diversity in the workplace to securing the southern border with Mexico.
A source familiar with the planning said Trump is preparing to sign more than 200 executive actions on Day One.
The actions will focus in large part on border security. Among them are directives to classify drug cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations," declare an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and move toward reinstatement of the "Remain in Mexico" policy which forces non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their U.S. court dates.
He is expected to sign orders that give immigration officers more latitude to arrest migrants with no criminal records, send more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border and restart construction of a border wall.
The orders will include a drive to increase fossil fuel production and follow through on Trump's oft-stated campaign vow to "drill, baby, drill."
Trump said on Sunday he would issue a wave of pardons for defendants convicted for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump also said he would restore TikTok's access to the U.S. market on Monday.
Why Washington DC Residents Are Leaving The City Ahead Of Trump's InaugurationSpeaking about the re-election of Trump, she said it "represents the ugly side of America that people don't want to acknowledge".
Donald Trump Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Who Covers The Cost Of Swearing-In Ceremony
The official events are financed by Trump's inauguration committee, which is chaired by longtime Trump allies Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer who is Trump's pick to be his Middle East envoy, and Kelly Loeffler, a former U.S. senator and Trump's choice to head the Small Business Administration.
The committee will be responsible for covering the costs of everything but the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, which is borne by taxpayers.
Bezos and Zuckerberg pledged to donate $1 million each to the committee, as have Apple CEO Tim Cook and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Uber and its CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, have each donated $1 million to the fund.
Trump raised a record $106.7 million for his 2017 inauguration festivities. His committee has raised more than $170 million this time, according to media reports.
Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration Live: What Parade To The White House Looks Like
The temperatures have forced organizers to scrap a planned parade down Pennsylvania Avenue of military regiments, school marching bands, floats and citizens' groups. Donald Trump's Presidential parade will now take place at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena in downtown Washington.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Who Is Invited To Ceremony
Donald Trump has broken with precedent and invited several foreign leaders to the ceremony. Historically, they have not attended the inauguration due to security concerns and have sent diplomats in their stead.
Argentina's president, Javier Milei, a strong supporter of Trump's, has said he will attend, according to reports.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said she hopes to attend. Chinese President Xi Jinping is not attending, despite an invitation, but is sending a senior envoy.
Trump adviser Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Jeff Bezos, executive chairman of Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, are also attending.
Donald Trump Swearing-In Live: When Is The Inauguration?
Donald Trump will take the oath of office, administered by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, at 12 p.m. EST (1700 GMT/2230 IST). It was originally due to take place in front of the U.S. Capitol but will now take place inside the congressional complex because of bitter cold.
Trump will then deliver his inaugural address. In interviews, he has said he intends it to be uplifting and unifying. That would mark a departure from his first Inauguration Day speech in 2017, which detailed a broken country he described as "American Carnage."
The outgoing president, Democrat Joe Biden, has said he plans to attend the ceremony and witness the transfer of power, a courtesy Trump, a Republican, did not afford him four years earlier.
Country music star Carrie Underwood is scheduled to perform at the swearing-in ceremony.
'Mass Arrests Of Illegal Migrants Day After Trump's Oath': US 'Border Czar'US immigration authorities will carry out mass arrests of undocumented immigrants across the country on Tuesday, a top border official in the incoming administration of Donald Trump has said.
US President Swearing-In Live: American Firms In Europe Fear Worsening Relations As Trump Arrives
Nine out of 10 U.S. firms operating in Europe believe transatlantic economic relations will worsen in coming years, with the expected policies of incoming US President Donald Trump such as tariffs the chief cause, according to a survey published on Monday.
The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU), which has more than 160 members including Apple, Goldman Sachs, Meta and Visa, said its survey showed two-thirds expected U.S. policies to harm their operations in Europe in the coming years.
Some 52% said they expected a negative impact from EU policies.
The survey, carried out among 58 U.S-controlled members between Jan. 6 and 14, showed that 84% ranked tariffs and trade policy as a top priority for transatlantic cooperation, followed by supply-chain resilience and the energy transition.
A vast majority of the companies said Europe was critical to their operations and called for the EU and U.S. to combine to reduce regulations, lower trade barriers and increase regulatory cooperation.
Three-quarters of the surveyed companies said they were "very" or "extremely" supportive of the Paris climate agreement, from which Trump is expected to withdraw. Only 2% were not supportive.
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Donald Trump Swearing-In Live: China Both Hopeful And On Edge As Trump Returns To White House
Chinese officials and ordinary people are hopeful but on edge as Donald Trump returns to the White House, eager to avoid a repeat of the bruising trade war that drove a wedge between the economic superpowers during his first term.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, in meetings with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other members of the U.S. business community in Washington ahead of Trump's inauguration, said he hoped U.S. companies would "take root" in China and help to stabilise bilateral relations, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
When Trump was last president, he heaped tariffs on more than $300 billion of Chinese imports. In recent months, he has said he would add tariffs of at least 10% on top of what is already imposed on Chinese goods, a move that would hurt China at a time when its economy is struggling to find a firm footing.
At the same time, the U.S. president-elect made the seemingly conciliatory move of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on Monday. Xi sent Han in his place, a gesture of goodwill given that China was only represented by its ambassador at the previous two U.S. presidential inaugurations.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: Top Beijing Official Urges Musk To Deepen Ties With China, Says Report
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with tech tycoon Elon Musk and urged US firms to "seize the opportunity" to deepen economic ties with China, Beijing's state media said Monday.
Han -- who is set to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump later on Monday -- met with Musk and other American business representatives on Sunday, Xinhua said.
The world's richest person, Tesla and SpaceX CEO and majority owner of X has become one of Trump's closest allies, sharing his hard-right politics and putting millions of dollars into supporting his presidential campaign.
Musk also enjoys a cult following in China, a major market for Tesla, where the company has one of its so-called gigafactories and is trying to compete with fast-growing home-grown manufacturers.
Trump's NSA Pick Waltz Signals Continuation Of Biden's Policies On India, ChinaThe incoming Trump administration in the United States will reinforce President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific strategy, especially while dealing with China and strengthening ties with India.
TikTok Restores Service After US Ban, Thanks Incoming President Donald Trump | Technology NewsTrump had earlier said he would most likely give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban after he takes office, a promise TikTok cited in a notice posted to users on the app.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Taiwan's Compal, Inventec Mull US Expansion To Counter Trump Tariffs
Taiwanese contract laptop makers Compal and Inventec may expand into the United States with Texas eyed as one of the top locations, their executives say, as they prepare for President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.
Trump, who is set to become U.S. president again on Monday, has rattled companies and authorities around the world by vowing to impose tariffs of 10% on global imports into the U.S. - duties that trade experts say would upend trade flows, raise costs and draw retaliation against U.S. exports.
His threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico, in particular, has worried several Taiwanese companies, as many have invested in domestic manufacturing to build components that go into electric vehicle to artificial intelligence (AI) servers for North America.
Speaking to reporters before the company's annual year-end party this month, Anthony Peter Bonadero, President and CEO of Compal, said that they had spoken to several southern U.S. states about possible investment and were seeing how Trump's tariffs against Mexico unfold.
"Texas is a leading candidate just because of the power that they've done. Samsung is putting a giant fab in, and that's created a lot of extra power and infrastructure there. Texas is the only state in the U.S. that has its own grid. And so, we continue to evaluate that. But no decisions have been made yet."
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Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: China Urges US To Listen To 'Rational Voices' Over TikTok Ban
China on Monday urged the United States to listen to "rational voices" over the social media platform TikTok, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect.
"We hope that the US side will seriously listen to rational voices and provide an open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for market entities from all countries operating in the United States," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.
"TikTok has been operating in the United States for many years and is deeply loved by American users," Mao said.
"It has played a positive role in promoting domestic employment and driving consumption in the US," she added.
TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, crediting President-elect Donald Trump, who retakes power on Monday, for making the reversal possible.
US Presidential Inauguration Live: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Threat As Trump Returns To White House
"With the stroke of my pen on day one, we're going to stop the transgender lunacy," Donald Trump said in December, vowing to "end child sexual mutilation, get transgender out of the military and out of our elementary schools and middle schools and high schools."
He added the US government would recognize only two genders, male and female.
Also among his plans is cutting federal funding to schools that have adopted "critical race theory," an approach that looks at US history through the lens of racism.
"Let US Own 50% TikTok": Trump After App Restores ServiceHours after going dark, TitTok began restoring its services on Sunday after incoming President Donald Trump said he would revive the social media app's access in the United States when he returns to power on Monday.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: How Trump Plan To Overhaul Biden's Climate Pledges
Climate skeptic Donald Trump has promised to "drill, baby, drill" for oil and gas.
He plans to repeal some of Biden's key climate policies, such as tax credits for electric vehicles, which are meant to encourage a transition to a green economy.
Trump also wants to boost offshore drilling, though he might need to secure congressional support to do that. Biden has selected swaths of ocean as protected no-drill areas.
US President Swearing-In Live: Trump Vows To End Russia-Ukraine War
US President-elect Donald Trump warned that "all hell will break out in the Middle East" if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages before his inauguration -- and promptly took credit when a ceasefire and hostage release deal negotiated by the Biden Administration was announced Wednesday.
Trump also says he intends to quickly end Russia's war against Ukraine, though it is unclear when or how he plans to do that.
After promising over the summer to end the nearly three-year conflict "in 24 hours," Trump more recently suggested a timeline of several months.
Watch: Donald Trump Closes MAGA Victory Rally With His Iconic Dance MovesUS President-elect Donald Trump closed his pre-inaugural ceremonies in style, with a raucous campaign-style "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington on Sunday, where he showed his iconic dance move as Village People performed their disc
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US Presidential Inauguration Live: What Trump Said On January 6 Pardons
The president-elect Donald Trump has suggested he might pardon some or all of the people involved in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol, when his supporters tried to overthrow the 2020 election in which he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump has described them as "hostages" and "political prisoners."
He told a pre-inauguration rally that his supporters would be "very happy" with the decision he plans to make on the matter on his first day in office.
More than 1,500 people have been charged with federal crimes in the deadly assault, and more than 1,100 of them have been sentenced.
Donald Trump Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: President-Elect's Big Promise On Trade War
US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to slap a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada -- top US trading partners -- as punishment for what he says is their failure to stem the flow of drugs and undocumented migrants into the United States.
But is Trump really ready to unleash a trade war with US neighbors, rupturing a North American free trade agreement? Some see this -- and an even more provocative suggestion that Canada should be absorbed into the United States -- as pre-negotiation bluster.
Beijing should also buckle up.
Trump has threatened to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products, adding to existing tariffs that date back to his first term. Trump accuses China of failing to crack down on the production of chemical components used to make fentanyl.
Sudarsan Pattnaik's 47-Foot-Long Sand Art Of Trump Ahead Of His Oath EventSand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Sunday created 47-foot-long sand art of US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his swearing-in ceremony as the 47th President of the United States.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: What US President-Elect Said About Immigration
Donald Trump has promised a hardline stance against an estimated 11 million undocumented migrants in the United States.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Republican billionaire will declare a state of emergency on the border with Mexico, which would unlock additional Department of Defense funding and assets. He also vowed on the campaign trail to end birthright citizenship, calling it "ridiculous."
Analysts also expect him to issue executive orders on other aspects of immigration policy, including possibly to terminate an app used by migrants hoping to petition for asylum.
However, birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the US Constitution, and any deportation program will face legal challenges as well as potential refusals by some countries to accept deportees.
Donald Trump Speech Live: President-Elect Promises Harsh Immigration Limits
Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfill the central promise of his presidential campaign at a rally on Sunday inside a packed Washington arena a day before he returns to power.
"By the time the sun sets tomorrow, the invasion of our country will have come to a halt," he said to cheers at a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" at the Capital One Arena.
Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in US history, which would remove millions of immigrants. An operation of that scale, however, would likely take years and be hugely costly.
"This is the greatest political movement in American history, and 75 days ago, we achieved the most epic political victory our country has ever seen," he said. "Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed of strength and fix every single crisis facing our country."
He also vowed to repeal "every radical and foolish executive order of the Biden administration" within hours of assuming the presidency at noon ET (1700 GMT). A source familiar with the planning told Reuters that Trump will take more than 200 executive actions on Monday.
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US President Inauguration LIVE: Triumphant Trump Teturns To White House, Launching New Era Of Upheaval
Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the U.S. on the world stage.
Trump's inauguration completes a triumphant comeback for a political disruptor who survived two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
The ceremony will take place at noon (1700 GMT) inside the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, four years after a mob of Trump supporters breached the symbol of American democracy in an unsuccessful effort to forestall the Republican Trump's 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The swearing-in was moved indoors for the first time in 40 years due to the extreme cold.
Trump, the first U.S. president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House, has said he will pardon "on Day One" many of the more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
That promise is among a flurry of executive actions concerning immigration, energy and tariffs that Trump intends to sign as soon as Monday after taking the oath of office. At a campaign-style rally on Sunday in Washington, Trump vowed to impose harsh immigration restrictions on his first day.
US President Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: Trump, Associates' Share Of New Cryptocurrency Soars
The price of Donald Trump's new cryptocurrency called $TRUMP soared on Sunday, with the amount held by the US president-elect and his associates now valued at more than $38 billion.
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend on Saturday, in a post on his Truth Social platform and X.
Meme coins have no economic or transactional value, and are often seen as a means of speculative trading.
Neither Trump nor the company managing the token's launch, Fight Fight Fight LLC, offered details about how much he made from the initial batch of meme coins released.
The coin's official site said 200 million meme coins were issued, with Fight Fight Fight saying an additional 800 million would be added over the next three years.
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Donald Trump is expected to attend all three official inaugural balls Monday night. Multiple other unofficial galas are also planned. Country musicians including Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts and Gavin DeGraw plus the Village People will perform across Trump's three invite-only affairs.
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Donald Trump's first inauguration in 2017 was marked by a lack of celebrity power, with few A-list musicians willing to be associated with him. But Trump inauguration 2.0 is in better shape.
Country star Carrie Underwood will sing "America the Beautiful" during the swearing-in ceremony. Also performing will be country singer Lee Greenwood, whose patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA" is standard at Trump rallies.
A pre-inauguration rally Sunday included performances by Kid Rock as well as the Village People, with whom Trump danced on stage as they performed their 1970s-era hit "Y.M.C.A."
China Veep Meets Musk Ahead Of Trump Oath, Urges Him To "Deepen Ties"Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with tech tycoon Elon Musk and urged US firms to "seize the opportunity" to deepen economic ties with China.
Donald Trump Inauguration Ceremony LIVE: What Executive Orders Trump Plans To Sign On Day 1
Donald Trump has said he is preparing to sign around 100 executive orders on his first day in office, many of them aimed at undoing Biden administration policies.
"Within hours of taking office I will sign dozens of executive orders, close to 100 to be exact, many of which I will be describing in my address tomorrow," Trump told supporters at an inauguration-eve candlelight dinner on Sunday.
Among his many promises, he has pledged to launch a mass deportation program and increase oil drilling. He has also said he might swiftly begin pardoning January 6 rioters -- his followers who ransacked the Capitol in 2021.
Immediately after the inauguration, a meeting is planned between US officials and foreign ministers from Japan, India and Australia, the so-called "Quad" seen as a counterweight to China.
Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration Live: Oath Taking Ceremony Moves Indoor
Traditionally, US Presidents are sworn in from an enormous temporary platform on the Capitol's scenic West Lawn. This year, owing to a frigid forecast, it will take place inside in the Capitol Rotunda. Crowd size is a preoccupation of Donald Trump's, but the last-minute switch to an indoor event may dent his bragging rights.
More than 220,000 tickets were being distributed to the public before Trump announced Friday that frigid temperatures meant the inauguration would shift to the Capitol Rotunda, which can accommodate only about 600 people.
Mr Trump said supporters could watch a live feed from Washington's Capital One sports arena, which holds up to 20,000 -- and he promised to drop in later.
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Donald Trump Swearing-In Live: Who Is Attending 47th President's Inaugural Event
Donald Trump has invited a number of tech titans to attend the inauguration, joining more traditional guests such as his cabinet nominees. Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend as will Shou Chew, the head of Chinese social media giant TikTok, according to US media.
Trump has courted closer ties with the tech moguls, and his campaign benefited from disinformation spread on social media platforms such as TikTok, Musk's X and Zuckerberg's Facebook and Instagram.
Outgoing president Joe Biden will attend the ceremony -- despite Trump's refusal to appear at Biden's swearing-in when he beat Trump in 2020. All living former presidents -- Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama -- will also attend, as will their wives, except for Michelle Obama.
Heads of state are not traditionally invited, but Trump has sent invitations to a handful of foreign leaders, including some who share his right-wing politics. Far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend, her office confirmed Saturday.
Hungary's Viktor Orban, Argentine President Javier Milei and China's Xi Jinping have also been invited, but not all will attend. Xi sent Vice President Han Zheng in his place, who met Sunday with J.D. Vance, the transition office said.
Donald Trump Inauguration LIVE: President Elect's Oath Taking Ceremony Soon
Donald Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of America on the world stage. The US Constitution mandates that each new president's term begin at noon on January 20 (or the day after if it falls on a Sunday).
Donald Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of America on the world stage. The US Constitution mandates that each new president's term begin at noon on January 20 (or the day after if it falls on a Sunday).
In recent years, presidents have been sworn in from an enormous temporary platform on the Capitol's scenic West Lawn. This year, owing to a frigid forecast, it will take place inside in the Capitol Rotunda. Incoming vice president J.D. Vance will also be sworn in in the ceremony.
The oath is most often administered by the Supreme Court chief justice, and Monday would mark John Roberts's second time officiating for Trump. The new president will also deliver an inaugural address, laying out his plans for the next four years. The Republican rang in his first term in 2017 with a particularly dark speech evoking "American carnage."
"When Sun Sets Tomorrow...": Trump's Big Vows Before Taking Over As PresidentAddressing his thousands of supporters who braved long waits in freezing temperatures, rain and snow to attend a "victory rally" on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump promised to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign.
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