6 takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address

Washington — President Trump delivered an inaugural address after he was sworn in for a second term Monday, promising that he’ll bring the United States into a “golden age” and rescue the nation from what he claimed was a “decline” wrought by his predecessor’s policies.  In his speech, the president invoked familiar themes from the

Trump Says He Was ‘Saved by God to Make America Great Again’

The president quickly made reference to the July 2024 assassination attempt during his inaugural speech on Monday. President Donald Trump during Monday’s inauguration speech said that he believes that a survived assassination attempt in July 2024 at a rally was a sign by God to “make America great again.” Trump survived a shooting during a

Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump’s pick awaits confirmation

FBI’s longtime deputy director, who had been expected to temporarily replace director Christopher Wray on an acting basis during the transition into the new Trump administration, says he is retiring. Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump’s inauguration, CBS News confirmed. “When the Director asked me

Elon Musk’s DOGE to be sued right after Trump’s inauguration

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s cost-cutting effort, the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, will be sued shortly after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration at noon EST on Jan. 20.  The lawsuit, from a public interest law firm called National Security Counselors, claims DOGE is operating as a federal advisory committee, and as thus is violating

Trump takes power in Washington, declaring “America’s decline is over”

Washington — President Trump took power for another four years on Monday, vowing to create a nation that is “greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before.”  “The golden age of America begins right now,” Mr. Trump began his 30-minute speech. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all