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Just hours after being sworn in as the nation’s 47th president, Donald Trump was already back to rally mode.

Laken Riley Act, which passed 64-35, requires detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft-related crimes The Senate has passed legislation requiring the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, with the chamber approving its first bill of the new Congress just hours after Donald Trump took the oath of office. The vote was 64 … Read more

Ninety-nine senators back confirmation of Rubio, 53, first member of Trump’s cabinet to win Senate approval The Senate has confirmed one of its members, Republican Marco Rubio of Florida, as the next US secretary of state on Monday, giving Donald Trump the first permanent member of his cabinet just hours after the new president was … Read more

President Trump delivered remarks after the inauguration parade that took place in the Capitol One arena in Washington, D.C. He discussed what is expected to be his first executive orders and what he plans for his term. 

Ed Martin, a conservative activist who has been on the board of a group supporting Jan. 6 defendants, has been named to head the U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C.

Just before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pre-emptive pardons for a number of his family members as well as for Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Rep. Liz Cheney and Gen. Mark Milley, the former Joint Chiefs chairman. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.

Updates from the quarter-finals on day 10 at Melbourne Park Djokovic ready to produce ‘best’ level in duel with Alcaraz Any thoughts? Get in touch with Martin on email Australia’s Alex de Minaur is another to reach a personal best at his home grand slam, brushing aside young American Alex Michelsen in straight sets last … Read more

King’s legacy celebrated on a day that likely signals a step backwards in the fight against racism As Donald Trump was sworn into office for the second time on Martin Luther King Jr Day 2025, both his supporters and those opposing him came out in droves to the US Capitol. Black individuals and communities were … Read more

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned and commuted the sentences of his supporters in connection with the Jan.

President Trump declared a national emergency at the border, was signing executive orders on border security and declaring an “energy emergency” that would allow him to encourage more oil and gas production. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.