2 hours ago A rebrand, not a revolution: our panel reacts to Trump’s inauguration speech | Panel

While today’s speech certainly struck a more measured tone than his 2017 address, it was still Trump through and throughThe Guardian view on Donald Trump’s inauguration: fear, division and the facade of national populismDonald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the US today, promising a slew of executive actions that put America first. Here our columnists reflect of a return to Trump.Moustafa Bayoumi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Southport attacks: Teenager Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to murder as 'deeply traumatic' trial starts

The 18-year-old accused of killing three girls at a dance class in Southport has admitted the attack on the first day of his trial

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3 hours ago Hillary Clinton laughs as Donald Trump announces 'Gulf of America' name change

Hillary Clinton laughed at Donald Trump's inauguration speech as he announced the Gulf of Mexico was to be renamed the "Gulf of America" under his administration.

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5 hours ago Trump portrays himself as ‘saved by God’ in inaugural speech announcing slew of hardline executive orders – live

Trump airs familiar grievances in first speech of second term; Biden pardons members of his family before leaving officeTrump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for disruption and divisionGiorgia Meloni to Javier Milei: far-right leaders flock to Trump inaugurationMy colleague Joseph Gedeon in Washington DC also had this look at what Trump might have planned for day one:In the grand theatre of American politics, presidential inaugurations typically follow a familiar script: the oath, the speech, a few carefully chosen executive orders to satisfy campaign promises. Franklin D Roosevelt used his first day to tackle the banking crisis. Barack Obama moved to close Guantánamo Bay (though it remains open). Donald Trump’s first term began with a single executive order targeting Obamacare. Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders on his first day in 2021. Continue reading...

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5 hours 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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5 hours ago Biden pardons family members 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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7 hours ago Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and declare national emergency at US

President-elect expected to sign several executive actions immediately after taking officeBiden pardons Fauci and Milley in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by TrumpTrump inauguration: what to know and how to watch itMy colleague Joseph Gedeon in Washington DC also had this look at what Trump might have planned for day one:In the grand theatre of American politics, presidential inaugurations typically follow a familiar script: the oath, the speech, a few carefully chosen executive orders to satisfy campaign promises. Franklin D Roosevelt used his first day to tackle the banking crisis. Barack Obama moved to close Guantánamo Bay (though it remains open). Donald Trump’s first term began with a single executive order targeting Obamacare. Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders on his first day in 2021. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Biden pardons Fauci and Milley in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump

Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attackJoe Biden has issued pre-emtive pardons for Anthony Fauci, retired Gen Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.The pardons included two leading Republicans who have been critical of Trump, former representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and who could face reprisals from the incoming president. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Celebrities who said they'd leave the US if Donald Trump became president again

A number of celebrities have announced that they will be leaving the US after President Donald Trump, 80, was re-elected, with some stars already having made the move

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28 hours ago Tiktok announces comeback just hours after enforcement of ban – and thanks Trump

Just hours after the Chinese video social media app was banned, TikTok announced it will return for all US citizens following an intervention by Donald Trump – one day before his inauguration

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