Trump pardons people convicted in the Jan. 6 riot on 1st day in office

About 1,500 rioters who were involved in storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 were granted pardons by President Donald Trump. Here’s what we know.

Chicagoans protest Trump policies on Inauguration Day
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Hundreds of demonstrators braved freezing temperatures in downtown Chicago to oppose President Donald Trump?s policies, calling them anti-immigrant and unconstitutional.

Trump executive action attempts to end birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday hoping to end birthright citizenship, one of several executive actions signed in the hours after he was sworn into office. 

Celebrities at Trump's inauguration: What were they wearing?

Several high-profile tech leaders and celebrities made headlines at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Live coverage: Donald Trump's inauguration day, parade

Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States and only the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms.

Trump inauguration speech: US policy will reflect 'only two genders'

During his inauguration speech on Monday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. government would only recognize two genders: male and female.

Trump discovers letter from Biden in Oval Office

President Trump found a handwritten letter from outgoing President Biden in the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk, continuing a longstanding tradition of presidential transitions.

What executive orders Trump said he'd sign on Day 1

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 200 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House.

Trump wants Alaska's Denali to revert to 'Mt. McKinley': Name drama explained

During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley. Here's why:

Watch: Carrie Underwood sings 'America the Beautiful' a cappella after music glitch

An awkward few moments at Donald Trump’s inauguration turned into a powerful performance as the attendees joined Carrie Underwood to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’

Why is Donald Trump both the 45th and 47th president?

How do we count presidents? Here’s why Donald Trump is the 47th president, despite already serving as the 45th.

JD Vance sworn in as Vice President
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Former Ohio Sen. JD Vance became the 50th vice president of the United States on Monday.

Why isn't Michelle Obama at the inauguration?

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. 

Donald Trump arrives at US Capitol for inauguration
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President-elect Donald Trump arrives in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday for his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.

JD Vance arrives for inauguration ceremony
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Vice-president elect JD Vance arrives in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for Monday's inauguration ceremony.