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The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?

As one of his first actions as president, Trump pardoned hundreds of his supporters. Here’s a look at who he set free.

Al Jazeera

Federal Judges In DC Push Back Against Trump's Clemency

Federal judges in Washington, DC, push back against Trump's pardons for Capitol rioters, emphasizing justice and truth of the attack.

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Michigan Lawmaker Slams Congress for Passing Laken Riley Act, Which Allows Deportation for Minor Crimes Like Shoplifting: 'Shameful'

Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, a key Trump-era immigration policy that marks shifts in Washington politics as 12 Senate Democrats voted in support.

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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes meets with lawmakers after leaving prison on Trump clemency

The Oath Keepers founder met with at least one member of Congress in Washington after his release from prison

The Independent UK

Between Trumpism and the EU: Giorgia Meloni and the path ahead for Italy

Giorgia Meloni was the only leader of a European Union member state at the second inauguration of Donald Trump. The Meloni government’s relationship with the Trump presidency appears to be a crucial issue, both at the Italian and European level. The question is whether, yielding to Trump’s siren calls, the…

The Conversation

The Latest: Trump administration cancels refugee resettlement, stranding thousands

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him

The Independent UK

Washington church’s social media overwhelmed by MAGA supporters fuming about bishop’s plea to Trump

MAGA faithful have overwhelmed Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s church’s Facebook page by leaving over 100 negative reviews in the last 24 hours

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Mandelson goes to Washington – or does he? Why neither is a good option now

Although it will impinge on the consciousness of few, the appointment of the next UK ambassador to the US is growing into a crisis. It would not do for the involvement of Peter Mandelson in anything to pass without some controversy, but the difficulties emerging around his scheduled departure to…

The Conversation

Episcopal Bishop Appeals To Trump For Mercy At Prayer Service

Inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral emphasizes unity and compassion, sparking mixed reactions.

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Trump suggests Proud Boys could have a place in American politics as he defends pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

Among the roughly 1,500 people pardoned by Trump were more than 200 who pleaded guilty to assaulting police.

Fortune

Transatlantic trepidation: Europe reacts to the new Reagan presidency – archive, 1981

No inauguration of any modern American president has been viewed in Europe with such ambiguity as that of Ronald Reagan

The Guardian - UK

China’s relations with U.S. partners like Japan and India start to improve as Trump returns to White House

The change of leadership in Washington on Monday could be an opportunity for China.

Fortune

Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: “I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage.”

Fortune

Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people

Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president

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Al Jazeera

‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state

In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.

The Independent UK

JD Vance’s children steal show at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration parade

JD Vance's three young children stole the show with their antics during Donald Trump's inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on Monday, 20 January.

The Independent UK

At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, asked President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Texas and the second Trump administration

Matthew Choi, our Washington correspondent, joins the gang to discuss what lies ahead with Trump back in the White House.

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International Business Times

Trump's UN Pick Blasts 'Anti-Semitic Rot' In World Body

Donald Trump's nominee to represent Washington at the United Nations railed against "anti-Semitic rot" in the global organization as she was grilled by senators at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Meloni, Murdoch, McGregor … Who flew in for Trump’s inauguration – and who got in the room?

A notable international contingent turned up for Trump’s swearing-in as well as galas and parties surrounding the event

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns on Ukraine as world leaders hail Trump's return to White House

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that Russia's war against Ukraine would not end imminently despite Donald Trump's pre-investiture pledges to terminate the fighting soon after his formal return to the White House.

Radio France Internationale

Trump vows to act with 'historic speed and strength' via executive orders

Just hours after his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed a record 78 executive orders aimed at reversing or undermining politics set out by his predecessor Joe Biden and strengthening his own agenda. Trump supporters, who had been waiting for hours in the cold…

International Business Times

China Says Committed To WHO, Paris Climate Deal After US Pulls Out

China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Welcome to Donald Trump's age of impunity... thanks to Joe Biden

Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address at the Capitol rotunda with typical showmanship and swagger. “Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback, but here I am,” he boasted. That evening, he signed a batch of executive orders with theatrical flourish at…

The Conversation

Executive orders show Trump’s power and political theatre, but his honeymoon period may be short-lived

In a piece of pure political theatre, Donald Trump began his second presidency by signing a host of executive orders before a rapturous crowd of 20,000 in Washington on Monday.

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