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Jan 20, 2025, 11:54:58 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: A sneak peak into celebratory luncheon, seating arrangement to menu
- Following his oath taking, US President Donald Trump will participate in a ceremony in the president’s signing room and then a luncheon. Take a look at the menu, seating arrangement, and more
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20 Jan 2025, 11:39:31 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump takes oath as 47th US president: A look at his net worth and investments
- Donald Trump’s major businesses include real estate and media technology.
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20 Jan 2025, 11:26:34 PM IST
US News Today Live: CEOs at Donald Trump inauguration: Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos all in 1 pic
- CEOs at Donald Trump inauguration: Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos all in 1 pic
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20 Jan 2025, 11:25:14 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump says Gulf of Mexico will be renamed, announces plans to ‘take back’ Panama Canal
- US President Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and claimed America would reclaim the Panama Canal.
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20 Jan 2025, 11:19:56 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump reiterates tariff, tax threat on foreign countries in inaugural address
- Donald Trump reiterates tariff, tax threat on foreign countries in inaugural address
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20 Jan 2025, 11:13:04 PM IST
US News Today Live: ‘We have a chance to work together again’: Justin Trudeau congratulates Donald Trump
- Along with Donald Trump, Republican leader JD Vance took oath as US Vice President.
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20 Jan 2025, 11:05:42 PM IST
US News Today Live: From ‘drill baby drill’ to ‘illegal aliens’: What Donald Trump said in first remark after taking oath as US President
- President Donald Trump celebrates his swearing-in as the 47th President, emphasizing 'America First' and prioritizing a prosperous nation. His agenda includes immigration reform, trade overhaul, and reinstating military members opposed to the COVID vaccine mandate.
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20 Jan 2025, 10:40:29 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump sworn-in as 47th President of the United States
- The inauguration took place indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to an Arctic blast that brought dangerously cold temperatures to the nation’s capital.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:36:49 PM IST
US News Today Live: Video | Donald Donald Trump inauguration: Moments when Joe Biden and Jill received Donald Trump, Meliana at White House
- This was followed by US Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance being received by outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Douglas Craig Emhoff at the White House on 20 January.
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20 Jan 2025, 10:19:03 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump to remove ‘nonbinary’ and ‘other’ genders on Day 1 of inauguration: Report
- On his first day in office, Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order that would eliminate ‘nonbinary’ and ‘other’ gender options from federal documents. This decision could have profound implications for gender identity recognition in the U.S. and has sparked significant debate.
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20 Jan 2025, 10:15:35 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump’s indoor inauguration: Not the first for US Presidents
- Donald Trump has decided to hold his inauguration indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to low temperatures. The change follows past instances where weather concerns forced similar adjustments, including Reagan’s 1985 and Taft’s 1909 indoor inaugurations.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:13:41 PM IST
US News Today Live: DID YOU KNOW: Donald Trump is the OLDEST President to be sworn-in. Here are 5 interesting facts
- In 2017, at the age of 70, Donald Trump first became the oldest president to be inaugurated, surpassing Ronald Reagan, who was just about to turn 70 on inauguration day in 1981.
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20 Jan 2025, 09:49:07 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump's Inauguration: Melania Trump shines in elegant outfit made by THIS independent designer
- Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Melania Trump chose to shine in an eleant outfit created by a reputed independent designer.
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20 Jan 2025, 09:12:46 PM IST
US News Today Live: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris say ‘honor of our lifetimes to serve American people’, welcome Donald Trump & JD Vance to WH
- Donald Trump will take oath as US President on Monday — taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
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20 Jan 2025, 08:54:10 PM IST
US News Today Live: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025: Celebrating Dr. King's lasting influence and legacy
- Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, honoring Dr. King's fight for racial equality and promoting community volunteerism.
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20 Jan 2025, 08:51:01 PM IST
US News Today Live: Surat-based diamond businessman creates striking replica of Donald Trump | Check Photo
- Showing their dedication, five skilled jewellers from Surat spent 60 days meticulously crafting a diamond image as a unique gift to Donald Trump.
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20 Jan 2025, 08:28:59 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: What is an executive order and how will it allow the US President to bypass Congress?
- President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign up to 200 executive orders upon taking office, focusing on immigration, energy policies, and civil service reforms. He aims to implement significant changes including deportations and military deployment at the southern border.
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20 Jan 2025, 08:21:16 PM IST
US News Today Live: What Donald Trump said in final speech before inauguration | Watch
- In his final speech before inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump said he would pardon supporters who rioted at the US Capitol four years ago. Here's key takeaways from his speech.
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20 Jan 2025, 08:15:55 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump's Day 1 agenda: Deportations of ‘illegal aliens’, 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, 98 more
- From deportation of ‘illegal aliens’ to rolling back the DEI programs to imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, a flurry of executive orders are expected on Donald Trump's Day 1 as President
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20 Jan 2025, 08:04:05 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump Inauguration: Performances, policy moves, and what to expect
- Donald Trump’s second inauguration will be held indoors at the US Capitol, featuring musical performances. On his first day, he plans executive actions on immigration, TikTok, and energy, and pardons for January 6th insurrection participants.
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20 Jan 2025, 07:04:47 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump's oath-taking: When will inaugural ceremony begin? Timing, full schedule
- With severe weather expected in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony, here’s the timing of the swearing-in and the full schedule of the inaugural event
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20 Jan 2025, 06:52:57 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration today: A look at the world leaders and key US politicians slated to attend event
- Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States with notable world leaders and US politicians present. The ceremony was moved indoors due to cold weather, will feature a limited guest list, including influential billionaires and performers.
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20 Jan 2025, 06:14:25 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump's inauguration today: In a rare move, China sends Han Zheng to attend ceremony. Who is he?
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, marking a significant change as no senior Chinese official has previou sly done so. This visit aims to improve US-China relations amidst concerns over Trump's cabinet's stance on China.
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20 Jan 2025, 06:03:11 PM IST
US News Today Live: Biden grants pre-emptive pardons to Milley, Fauci, and January 6 committee members
- President Joe Biden issued pre-emptive pardons on Monday to General Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the Jan. 6 congressional committee, including witnesses.
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20 Jan 2025, 06:02:17 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump's first act of revenge on Joe Biden after oath-taking: Punish spies who ‘misled’ on Hunter Biden laptop
- In the run up to the 2020 Presidential elections, these intelligence officials had claimed that Hunter Biden's laptop bore ‘the classic earmarks’ of Russian disinformation
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20 Jan 2025, 02:35:23 PM IST
US News Today Live: How Donald Trump's inauguration is breaking records and tradition
- Donald Trump's inauguration: As the world waits the oath-taking ceremony of Trump, here's a look at how his second inauguration breaks away from traditions.
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20 Jan 2025, 01:48:50 PM IST
US News Today Live: Indian student from Hyderabad Ravi Teja shot dead in Washington DC
- Indian student from Hyderabad Ravi Teja shot dead in Washington DC
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Jan 20, 2025, 12:59:39 PM IST
US News Today Live: Raged over TikTok ban in US, Wisconsin teen sets fire at local Congressman's office
- TikTok ban news: The man was accused of setting fire at a strip mall in Wisconsin where Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman’s office is located.
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20 Jan 2025, 12:50:44 PM IST
US News Today Live: Meme alert: Donald Trump ‘saves’ TikTok after banning it; social media reacts, ‘MAGAs got played’
- An Instagram meme features President-elect Donald Trump purportedly saving TikTok, a platform he previously sought to ban due to security risks. As he prepares to take office, reactions on social media reflect scepticism and criticism of his change in stance.
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20 Jan 2025, 12:30:06 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration day: Oath ceremony date and time, who's attending and who's not; full schedule of events
- US President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath as the 47th US President. Here's all you need to know about series of events scheduled on Monday, January 20.
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20 Jan 2025, 12:02:36 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump Oath Ceremony: When and where to watch it LIVE in India
- Donald Trump will be inaugurated for his second term as US President on January 20. The ceremony will include performances by various artists, and Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath. Check how to watch it live in India.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:58:47 AM IST
US News Today Live: Watch: Kamala Harris signs desk before leaving White House; social media reacts, ‘You’ll be missed’
- Kamala Harris signed her desk in the Vice President's Ceremonial Office on January 16, a tradition she continued before leaving office. Social media users praised her leadership and expressed that she should have been the presidential choice.
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20 Jan 2025, 09:44:09 AM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump victory rally: ‘He's got smart son,’ says Trump as Elon Musk's son X Æ A-Xii dances at MAGA | Watch video
- Elon Musk attended a 'MAGA' rally at Capital One Arena with his son, X Æ A-Xii, who was seen dancing. Trump praised Musk and his son, referring to him as a nice, smart child during the event.
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20 Jan 2025, 09:28:56 AM IST
US News Today Live: Watch: Barack Obama seen 'alone' at inauguration weekend dinner party amid divorce rumours with Michelle Obama
- Divorce speculation between Barack and Michelle Obama intensified after she missed Carter's funeral and announced her absence from Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Jan 20, 2025, 07:32:26 AM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump to sign 200 executive orders on day one as 47th US President : Report
- Donald Trump Inauguration Day: On his first day as the 47th President, Donald Trump plans to sign over 200 executive orders aimed at redefining U.S. policies on border security, diversity programs, and national identity. This monumental shift promises to reshape the landscape of American governance.
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Jan 20, 2025, 07:22:47 AM IST
US News Today Live: Trump to release John F Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files? says 'In the coming days...'
- Trump, returning to the White House, vowed to release classified documents on the JFK assassination and others. While he previously released some files, many remain classified due to national security concerns. His announcement comes as he prepares for his second term in office.
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20 Jan 2025, 06:59:58 AM IST
US News Today Live: US news: Donald Trump to declare border emergency to bring ‘major changes’ to immigration
- Donald Trump, as the 47th president, will sign numerous executive orders on immigration, energy, and governance, bypassing Congress. Key initiatives include border security measures, military deployment, and energy reforms, while also reversing Biden's policies like the Paris Climate agreement.
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Jan 20, 2025, 2:32:16 AM IST
US News Today Live: Is Virgin River Season 8 happening? What you need to know now
- Ahead of the release of season 6 in December 2024, “Virgin River" actor Benjamin Hollingsworth revealed that early talks for a potential season 8 are already in progress. While season 7 is confirmed, Hollingsworth hinted at continued character development, particularly for his role as Brady.
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20 Jan 2025, 02:01:33 AM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump inauguration: World leaders not attending and not invited to swearing-in
- With only a few hours left until Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, let's take a look at who is expected to attend the oath-taking and who hasn't been invited
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Jan 20, 2025, 1:51:29 AM IST
US News Today Live: Americans express optimism for Donald Trump’s second term: Key findings from new survey
- A new survey shows rising optimism for Trump’s second term, with strong hopes for economic stability and global peace. While opinions on immigration and trade are mixed, more Americans are supporting the administration’s success than failure.
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