Donald Trump embraces a Democratic presidential icon – and the controversy that comes with him

An ice covered statue of Andrew Jackson is seen in Washington's Lafayette Square, on March 2, 2015. Andrew Jackson is such a pillar of the Democratic Party that its biggest fundraising day is called "Jefferson-Jackson Day," with Jefferson-Jackson Dinners being held all across the country.

#DonaldTrump’s speech shows America getting what it ordered

The new president delivered an inaugural address Friday that was straight from his campaign script - to the delight or dismay of different subsets of Americans. Trump gave nods to unity and began with kind words for Barack and Michelle Obama, but pivoted immediately to a searing indictment of the status quo and the Obama years.

Era of co-operation over in international trade, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump applauds in the presidential review stand outside the White House during the 58th presidential inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Jan. 20, 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump applauds in the presidential review stand outside the White House during the 58th presidential inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Jan. 20, 2017.

Analysis: Trump speech shows America getting what it ordered

The new president delivered an inaugural address Friday that was straight from his campaign script - to the delight or dismay of different subsets of Americans. Trump gave nods to unity and began with kind words for Barack and Michelle Obama, but pivoted immediately to a searing indictment of the status quo and the Obama years.

Gingrich Fears New Administration Will ‘Lose It’s Nerve,’ Give In to Left

Trump ally Newt Gingrich says his big worry about President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is that they'll "lose their nerve" and faced with flak from the left, "give in." In an interview with ABC News' "This Week," the former Speaker of the House said the new Trump administration will have to take positions the "left will hate."

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George Michael dies 'of heart failure' at his UK home aged just 53 as heartbroken Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley pays tribute to 'my beloved friend Yog' and fans mourn legend's death 'Do you really want to hurt me? I guess you do 2016 - #ripboygeorge': Sarah Michelle Gellar is hammered online after mixing up her 80s pop icons in wake of George Michael's death 'I am in deep shock. I have lost a close friend.'

Newt Gingrich: Donald Trump’s Twitter Foreign Policy Is ‘Brilliant’

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal adviser to Donald Trump, spoke approvingly of the president-elect's apparent desire to restart a nuclear arms race. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich praised the style and substance of Donald Trump 's suggestion for a new nuclear arms race , calling the president-elect's use of Twitter to make major policy pronouncements "brilliant."

Canada-U.S. trade not broken so no need for Trump to fix it: Freeland

But Canada's trade minister says the world-leading trade relationship between Canada and the United States need not be on the president-elect's to-do list. "I think the reality is the trading relationship with Canada is the farthest possible thing from being broken.

So much for ‘draining the swamp’

One of Donald Trump's most trusted aides is setting up a government consulting shop a block from the White House - a move that complicates the president-elect's promises to "drain the swamp" of Washington. Corey Lewandowski, Trump's first campaign manager, and former Trump adviser Barry Bennett announced Wednesday they are starting a government relations and political consulting firm called Avenue Strategies.