Judge Declines Jan. 6 Defendant’s Request to Attend Trump Inauguration

Russell Taylor’s cooperation and good conduct does not entitle him to permission to travel to Washington for the inauguration, the judge determined. A federal judge has denied a Jan. 6 defendant’s request to travel to Washington to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a trip requiring court approval under his probation terms. Russell Taylor, who pleaded

Trump Names Morgan Ortagus for Deputy Middle East Peace Envoy

‘She will hopefully be an asset to Steve [Witkoff], a great leader and talent, as we seek to bring calm and prosperity to a very troubled region,’ Trump said. President-elect Donald Trump has named Morgan Ortagus to be a deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East matters, while indicating some reservations. Trump announced the appointment

Organizers Say Trump Presidency Won’t Slow State Movements to Split, Merge, or Break Away

Eleven states have active independence movements in response to what they see as an irredeemably corrupt federal government. Advocates for state splits, mergers, or complete independence from the United States are going strong, even after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November and his pledges to restore public trust in the federal government, according to movement

Biden Awards Presidential Medals of Freedom in White House Ceremony

Among the recipients are musician Bono, actor Michael J. Fox, basketball star Magic Johnson, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and George Soros. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals in a ceremony at the White House on Jan. 4, with list of recipients including famous actors, musicians, athletes, scientists,

Biden Awards Presidential Medals of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Others

Among the recipients are musician Bono, actor Michael J. Fox, basketball star Magic Johnson, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and George Soros. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals in a ceremony at the White House on Jan. 4, with list of recipients including famous actors, musicians, athletes, scientists,

Congress Prepares to Certify Trump’s Election Victory on Jan. 6

Congress will gather on Jan. 6 for a constitutionally mandated session to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s Electoral College victory. Congress will hold a joint session on Jan. 6 to count the Electoral College votes, marking the official certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and formalizing his return to the White House for a second term.

Stalled Minnesota Copper-Nickel Mine Could Break Ground With Trump Back in White House

Twin Metals’ $1.7 billion project near a wilderness area will likely advance, but may take more than issuing a directive after Trump’s inauguration. A fiercely contested Minnesota copper-nickel mining proposal is among stymied mineral and energy development projects President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to quickly reanimate after he is sworn into a second Oval Office