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Donald Trump's moment in history proved a patriotic occasion described in terms of it being "warm and fuzzy" and sending "chill bumps" through residents of Gaston and Cleveland counties who attended the transition of power. Charlotte attorney Brad Overcash of Belmont traveled to the nation's capital to witness a "special moment in American history."
US stocks rose and the dollar fell Friday as Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the president of the United States and Barack Obama's term ended. Trump's inauguration dominated a day that saw most major equity markets rise as the long-telegraphed transfer of power in the world's biggest economy finally took place.
Washington a The Latest on Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States : The District of Columbia police chief says 217 people have been arrested and charged with rioting and six officers suffered minor injuries during demonstrations against President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, protesters in downtown Washington linked arms, facing off from the police line and chanting, "No Trump, No KKK, No Fascist USA."
US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence wave goodbye to the Obamas as they depart following Trump's inauguration at the Capitol in Washington. As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America on Friday, he delivered an inaugural address that's being perceived as an unapologetic reprisal of the economic populism and nationalism that fueled his improbable campaign.
President Donald Trump on Friday quickly claimed the mantle of the White House, signing legislation allowing retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his Cabinet choices.
Washington, Jan 21: Donald Trump today assumed office as US President, vowing to obliterate "radical Islamic terrorism" from the face of the earth and made a campaign-like speech in which he promised to restore jobs to Americans and protect borders, a veiled reference to pursuing a tough immigration policy. "We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones and unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate from the face of the Earth," Trump said in his inaugural address moments after he was sworn in as the 45th president of the US, succeeding Barack Obama.
WASHINGTON The Capitol complex will still be fortified when the Senate gets back to legislative action shortly after Donald Trump leaves the building for the first time as president. Senators will waste little starting to process Trump's nominees, with national security positions expected to be the first out of the gate, though all that must wait for the Senate to have something to consent to, meaning nominations for people like retired Gen.
Donald Trump confirms Indian IT industy's worst fear, 'buy American and hire American' policy may hurt Infosys-TCS employees Washington DC, Jan 20: Donald Trump took the oath of office on Friday to become the 45th President of the United States. In his inaugural speech, he gave a massive scare to the $150-billion Indian IT and outsourcing industry.
Marilyn Zsiros sat alone Friday in her rented Toronto apartment, hundreds of kilometres away from her home state of Pennsylvania, refusing to turn on the television to watch Donald Trump become the new president of the United States. The 80-year-old American arrived in the city late last month to explore the possibility of obtaining Canadian citizenship.
President Barack Obama tweeted the American people in his final hours as head of state promising to continue his work with them, and unveiling a new website. President Barack Obama tweeted the American people in his final hours as head of state promising to continue his work with them, and unveiling a new website.
President Donald Trump walks to his swearing-in ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump walks to his swearing-in ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
The new president called out "Great job, Jackie!" after 16-year-old Jackie Evancho delivered a soft-voiced rendition of the national anthem at Friday's swearing-in ceremony. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang "America the Beautiful," and the Missouri State University Chorale sang "Now We Belong," in a ceremony that featured decidedly less star power than in 2013.
President-elect Donald J. Trump speaks at the Indiana Society Ball to thank donors January 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. Based on his erratic behavior during the campaign, many fear what Donald Trump will do in office.
President-elect Donald Trump, left, and President Barack Obama arrive for Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S. January 20, 2017. The administration of President Donald Trump is committed to eliminating former President Barack Obama's Climate Action Plan and other environmental initiatives, according to the recently updated White House website.
The New York Times declared that Donald Trump "will take command of a country unsettled after one of the most polarizing periods in modern times." ABC's chief political analyst went even further, arguing that the level of division was so bad that our political culture was "much more akin to where we were in 1861."
President-elect Donald Trump and President Barack Obama arrive for Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, as his wife Melania holds the bible, and with his children Barron, Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and reality television star who upended American politics and energized voters angry with Washington, will be sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years. “It all begins today!” Trump tweeted at daybreak, before heading to a morning church service with his family as light rain fell.
A few hours after President-elect Donald Trump was briefed by intelligence officials about Russian meddling in the election, an Associated Press reporter called his cellphone seeking an interview. The call went to voicemail and the reporter did not leave a message.
Trump supporters and protesters have gathered in Washington ahead of the swearing-in ceremony while dozens of Democratic lawmakers are boycotting the event. Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and reality television star who upended American politics and energized voters angry with Washington, will be sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, putting Republicans in control of the White House for the first time in eight years.