45 minutes ago Biden pardons relatives and Trump foes in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’

Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attackDonald Trump inauguration – live updatesJoe Biden used the last day of his presidency to issue pre-emptive pardons to politicians, public servants and even his family members, in an extraordinary use of presidential power to guard against what he said were “threats” by the incoming Trump administration.Pardons were announced on Monday morning for key figures targeted by Donald Trump and his allies, including former White House chief medical adviser, Anthony Fauci, retired Gen Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, who Biden said faced acts of “revenge” through criminal prosecution. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago California wind forecast worsens as red flag fire weather warning expected on Monday

Experts say fire weather likely to return as firefighters make progress containing wildfires and Trump plans trip to stateAs firefighters in Los Angeles made progress on Sunday containing wildfires that have destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods, forecasters warned that fire weather is likely to return on Monday.Donald Trump told NBC news he plans to travel to California to inspect the damage after his inauguration, “probably, at the end of the week”. California governor Gavin Newsom had initially invited the president-elect to visit more than a week ago, even as Trump attacked him on social media and spread misinformation about the state’s Democratic leadership response to the fires. Continue reading...

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85 minutes ago What to know about Trump's first executive orders as the president renames the Gulf of Mexico

Donald Trump is signing approximately 200 executive orders on Monday in a massive crackdown on Day One of his second term.

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40 hours ago Inside White House 'ring of steel' for Trump inauguration amid 'lone actor' threat

Authorities are ramping up security as they prepare for any possible threats, including "lone actors" during Donald Trump's inauguration which is due to take place on Monday

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1 hour ago Barack Obama attends Donald Trump's inauguration solo as Michelle Obama skips event

Barack Obama arrived without Michelle Obama at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, 20 January.

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2 hours ago Military leaders should expect Trump crackdown – from disloyalty to diversity

Despite tensions brewing with China, US president-elect is expected to ‘clean house’ with those who stray from agendaDonald Trump inauguration – live updatesAs Donald Trump takes the oath of office once again on Monday to be commander in chief, some of the generals and admirals he will command may wonder if his first order to them will be “you’re fired.”Even as a potential war brewing with China over Taiwan and the South China Sea looms large in the plans of Congress and the general staff, Trump and his team have said that they intend for the most senior military leaders to be loyal to the president’s agenda – and to the president himself – in ways that close observers of military leadership and organization find troubling. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Melania Trump opts NOT to give Jill Biden inauguration day gift after the very awkward Michelle Obama encounter

The scene came on Monday morning, as Melania and her husband, Donald Trump, shook hands with The Biden's on The White House steps just hours before he is set to be sworn in.

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9 hours ago Donald Trump to take oath of office as US braces for vengeful second term

Incoming commander-in-chief had promised retaliation against his foes with majorities in both Congress chambersThe United States was bracing for a new era of disruption and division on Monday with Donald Trump scheduled to be sworn in as its 47th president, promising a blitz of executive orders and radical shake-up of the global order.Trump’s inauguration ceremony has been moved inside to the rotunda at the US Capitol building because of bitterly cold weather. The high sandstone hall at the Capitol’s centre is the same spot where some of his supporters rioted on 6 January 2021 in an attempt to overturn his election defeat. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Watch live view of the White House ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration

Watch a live view of the White House ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Monday (20 January).

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30 hours ago Minister distances Government from Sir Sadiq Khan ‘resurgent fascism’ warning

The comments come ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday which will see him sworn into the White House for a second term.

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