‘Now the fun begins!’ President Trump is joined on stage by Melania and the new First Family as they sing and dance to ‘My Way’ at the inaugural balls Melania, Ivanka and Tiffany Trump all dazzle in their inaugural ball gowns – as it’s revealed the First Lady helped design her ivory off-shoulder dress Weather trumps Obama: His last flight on the presidential plane is diverted from Palm Springs by poor visibility after three attempts to land fail ‘What if he did the job?’ Newspapers around the world dedicate their front pages to Donald Trump’s presidential debut Trump gets to work: Donald enters the Oval Office for the first time as President and immediately signs executive order marking the beginning of the end of Obamacare ‘Barron will be this country’s first homeschool shooter’: SNL writer deletes ‘tasteless’ tweet targeting Trump’s youngest son after Twitter users demand she be fired … (more)
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Senator Donnelly Votes To Confirm National Security Nominees
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly Friday voted to confirm retired-General James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense and retired-General John Kelly to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Donnelly is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and questioned Mattis about implementing servicemember mental health programs and modernizing our missile defense programs and nuclear deterrent during his nomination hearing last week.
Celebration and chaos collide as Trump becomes president
The nation’s stark divide was on full display in Washington Friday as Donald Trump became America’s 45th president amid joyous roars of support and eruptions of chaos throughout the city, including the removal of a half-dozen protesters who tried to disrupt the swearing-in ceremony. Less than two miles from where Trump and former president Barack Obama joined hundreds of other elected officials at the west front of the U.S. Capitol, anarchists armed with crowbars and hammers marched through the city’s streets, toppling over news boxes, smashing bus-stop glass, vandalizing businesses, spray-painting buildings and, in one case, bashing in the windows of a black limousine.
Senate confirms Trump’s picks for defense, homeland security
The Republican-led Senate, taking little time to fill two critical national security posts, overwhelmingly confirmed a pair of retired Marine generals tapped by President Donald Trump to run the Pentagon and secure America’s borders. A little more than an hour later, Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office to James Mattis to be defense secretary and John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Melania Trump wears sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble
Incoming first lady Melania Trump wore a sky-blue cashmere jacket and mock turtleneck dress by Ralph Lauren, the brand that designed so many Hillary Clinton pantsuits, on Inauguration Day. “It was important to us to uphold and celebrate the tradition of creating iconic American style for this moment,” Lauren’s company said in a statement.
Storms delay start of Obama’s post-presidential vacation
Former President Barack Obama’s plane flies over Palm Springs International Airport and is diverted to March Air Reserve Base after bad weather prevented him and his family from landing at Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, Calif., Friday, Jan. 19, 2017. Obama left Washington after attending President Donald Trump’s morning inauguration.
Sentencing reset for Alaska strip club owner in dumping case
A sentencing hearing has been canceled for the second day in a row in the case of an Alaska man who was convicted of illegally dumping human waste into a harbor while operating a floating strip club This 2014 photo shows the Wild Alaskan, a converted crabbing boat that had been used as a strip club, moored near downtown Kodiak, Alaska. A sentencing hearing has been rescheduled for Darren Byler, who was found guilty of illegally dumping human waste into a harbor from the boat.
The Latest: Pence pledges US will take better care of vets
Pence, who was introduced by the head of the American Legion, said the day was “the dawn of a new era.” He paid tribute to veterans who have been killed or injured in the line of duty and said they were “an inspiration to our new president,” Donald Trump.
Today in History
On Jan. 21, 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York City by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia after a court ruled they were gambling devices that relied on chance rather than skill . In 1861, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and four other Southerners whose states had seceded from the Union resigned from the U.S. Senate.
Sandy Hook mother promotes week of social and emotional learning
The mother of a boy who was slain in the Sandy Hook massacre believes the tragedy could have been prevented if Adam Lanza had understood the power of love. Lanza is the 20-year-old who killed his mother and then shot his way into Sandy Hook School , killing 20-first-graders and six educators before turning a gun on himself.
Interior Department banned from Twitter after retweet of Trump inauguration crowd
The Interior Department was ordered Friday to shut down its official Twitter accounts — indefinitely — after a National Park Service employee shared two tweets that noted President Donald Trump’s relatively small inaugural crowds compared to the numbers former president Barack Obama drew in 2009. “All bureaus and the department have been directed by incoming administration to shut down Twitter platforms immediately until further notice,” said an email circulated to Park Service employees Friday afternoon.
Colbert Likens Trump’s Inaugural Speech to “Lincoln Huffing Paint Thinner”
Stephen Colbert tackled the inauguration of president Donald Trump on The Late Show Friday night saying, “That’s it. Donald Trump is president.
Oats may be the mainstay of granola, but in this recipe by McCormick…
Oats may be the mainstay of granola, but in this recipe by McCormick spices, the gluten-free ancient grain sorghum takes its place. A trio of spices commonly found in Indian food, cinnamon, cardamom and turmeric, give this breakfast dish, popped sorghum granola, a rich and warm flavor.
Yes! Trump decorates Oval office with Gold drapes
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 21 : Known for enjoying gold accents and features in interior decorating, President Donald Trump has redecorated his new office with heavy gold drapes. Soon after Donald Trump sworn in as the 45th President of the United States and signed his first executive order in the Oval Office on Friday evening, it was immediately noticeable that the room had a makeover of Trump-style.
Trump begins to set up his administration
President Donald Trump quickly assumed the mantle of the White House and began setting up his new administration on Friday, signing a bill that allows retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his other Cabinet choices.
Donald J. Trump takes office
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, taking command of a riven nation facing an unpredictable era under his assertive but untested leadership. Under cloudy, threatening skies at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Trump painted a bleak picture of the America he now leads, declaring as he had throughout the election campaign that it is beset by crime, poverty and a lack of bold action.
What Is – Free Trade But Fair Trade’?
President-elect Donald Trump’s threats against American companies looking to relocate in foreign countries have won favorable review from many quarters. Support comes from those alarmed about trade deficits, those who want a “level playing field” and those who call for “free trade but fair trade,” whatever that means.
Obama Leaves As A Man Of The Left
Barack Obama leaves office as he came in: a man of the left, but possessing the intelligence and discipline to suppress his more radical instincts. As of Nov. 9, suppression was no longer necessary.
NYT: He Is She, Communist Is Capitalist
White House Spokesman Josh Earnest and Secretary of State John Kerry finished President Barack Obama’s final term with fitting acts of propaganda. Had you listened uncritically to Earnest, you would have thought a male soldier imprisoned for leaking classified documents was a “young woman.”
Defund Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood serves clients on the lower end of our economic structure in the United States. Those clients must meet published guidelines to receive services.
Trump brings Churchill bust back to Oval Office
President Donald Trump restored the bust of Winston Churchill to the Oval Office immediately after assuming the presidency on Friday, the most notable move in an aesthetic redecoration of the space. Trump signed his first executive orders at the Resolute Desk before new gold curtains with a blue trim, a new sunburst-patterned carpet and new brocade couches.
On exit, Obama says presidency proved hope wins out
Former President Barack Obama exited the presidency on Friday with a message of gratitude to Americans and a plea to his supporters not to be bowed by the inauguration of President Donald Trump. In a farewell speech at Andrews Air Force Base before boarding the presidential plane for the last time, Obama said he’d been met by skepticism and doubt throughout his eight years in office by some who Obama said his supporters had transcended the obstacles posed by entrenched political powers by finding bonds of unity with Americans of all stripes.
City Drug Dealer Gets Clemency – Obama Cuts 34-Year Sentence Nearly In Half For McClung, 50
Nearly two decades ago, Harrisonburg resident Jeffrey McClung, who sold drugs for roughly 15 years, begged for leniency in U.S. District Court. Judge James H. Michael Jr. ignored the 32-year-old’s request and sentenced him to 34 years and two months in prison.
Is Barack Obama More Self-Referential than Donald Trump?
While Obama referred to himself more often in his farewell speech than Donald Trump did in his inaugural address, these speeches are not comparable. Former president Barack Obama referred to himself 75 times during his farewell speech, compared to just 3 self-references by President Donald Trump in his inaugural address.
Republicans gather to watch inauguration, offer advice to Trump
McLennan County Republicans hosted a watch party in Waco Friday at their headquarters. News Channel 25 talked with some of the people there who have hope and advice for Trump.
Huntington High School student witness history watching inauguration
As the 45th president of the United States of America took the oath of office on Friday to serve our nation for the next four years, many young minds walking the halls of Huntington High School witnessed the historic event. “I think it’s an amazing opportunity that we get to watch the inauguration, when our grandparents didn’t get to watch this whenever they were our age.
Our Opinion: Different paths to poor choices
Federal cabinet positions are really no place for amateurs and/or those whose special interests may be counter to the best interests of the country at large. The Donald Trump cabinet contains examples of both, and the effort of friendly Republican congressmen to hasten them through hearings last week couldn’t disguise this.
Former President Obama Says Final Goodbye to Staff
Before departing for vacation, Former President Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama said a final goodbye to members of their staff. Speaking for less than 10 minutes, the former president told the group he’s looking forward to continuing the journey they started.
Trump signs first executive order as president
Eager to demonstrate his readiness to take actions, Donald Trump went directly to the Oval Office Friday night, before the inaugural balls, and signed his first executive order as president. Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said it was an order to federal departments “minimizing the economic burden” of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
Trump signs executive order to ease ‘burden’ of Obamacare
President Donald Trump is joined by the Congressional leadership and his family as he formally signs his cabinet nominations into law, in the President’s Room of the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. From left behind Trump are, Ivanka Trump, Melania Trump, their son Barron Trump, Eric Trump, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, , Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, , and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, .
The Latest: Mattis promises military that’s ‘ready to fight’
Defense Secretary James Mattis is telling military personnel and their families that his actions are aimed at making sure “our military is ready to fight today and in the future.” Mattis said in a statement Friday evening that he recognizes that “no nation is secure without friends” and is pledging to “work with the State Department to strengthen” the nation’s alliances.
Awkward! Melania’s gift catches Michelle off guard
Ahead of the inauguration, as is traditional, the outgoing president and first lady received the incoming presidential couple at the White House for tea or coffee. The awkwardness levels rose when Melania Trump tried to shake Michelle Obama’s hand as she leaned in for a hug.
The Latest: Protesters say police used rubber projectiles
Protesters and an Associated Press photographer say police fired rubber projectiles at them during demonstrations against President Donald Trump in downtown Washington. An AP photographer says he was hit three times by projectiles – once on his left shin and twice on his right – while covering demonstrations Friday.
St. Lawrence Society celebrates Trump’s inauguration
Anthony DeVita, left, pats a President Donald Trump cut-out figure on the shoulder as Mark Longo holds it up during the President Trump Inauguration party at the St. Lawrence Club in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Conn., Friday night, Jan. 20, 2017. Both men are Greenwich residents and Longo is a vice president at the club.
Why we need more Wayne Barretts now
When Wayne Barrett died last Thursday after years of debilitating lung disease, someone said that the impending inauguration of Donald Trump might just have been unbearable to him, the veteran investigative reporter who probably knew more about the new President than any other journalist in the country. But troubled though Wayne was by the rise of a man he considered woefully unfit and unready for the Oval Office, he consistently rejected any sense of despair.
Donald Trump Gets Secure Phone, Will Hopefully Use It
Donald Trump’s phone etiquette is the stuff of legend. The Washington Post reports that he’s been mostly isolated since winning the election, preferring to conduct business via phone from Trump Tower.
Inaugural Fashion: White Is a Color of Mourning
At noon today, President Trump evoked a nation on the brink of an abyss-a failed state mired in rampant crime, poverty, and corruption. He made you want to reach for a flak jacket.
Hillary Clinton Attends Inauguration, Donald Trump Thanks Clintons at Capitol Lunch
Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, was present at the Capitol for the inauguration of her former election rival, President-elect Donald Trump. It’s customary for former presidents and first ladies to attend the inauguration of a new president.
Inauguration Day – ” Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again
Over the past two months since his election the expanding clouds of chaos and uncertainty generated by the approaching Trump presidency have transfixed the world. Understandably the United States, media and establishment, presented today’s inauguration with all the respect, pomp and ceremony that traditionally accompanies the coronation of the “Leader of the Free World.”
Republicans step up push for Arctic drilling in wildlife refuge
Buoyed by Donald Trump’s election, Republicans are pushing to allow oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an area in northern Alaska that’s been a political battleground for drillers and conservationists for decades. This month, two Alaska Republicans introduced legislation to allow development of as many as 2,000 acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.