Trump Executive Order Highlights: Have had no higher privilege than to serve as commander in chief, not once but twice, says Trump

• At the ball, several notable figures were in attendance, including actor Jon Voight, who was recently named by Trump as one of his "Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California."
• Musicians Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus also graced the event, with both performing for the crowd of supporters.

• "I've had no higher privilege in life than to serve as your commander in chief, not once but twice," Trump declared to a jubilant crowd.
• He took the opportunity to praise the US Space Force, highlighting its role in military operations and defense in space.
• Trump also expressed gratitude to service members, referring to them as some of his most dedicated supporters, further cementing his rapport with the military community.

Hours after taking oath as the 47th US President, Donald Trump on January 20 signed a slew of executive orders. Among the crucial ones are those aimed at asserting control of federal workforce, withdrawing from Paris climate treaty and ending the work-from-home culture. (Read More)

• Trump concluded his on-stage appearance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball by cutting a large cake with a sword.
• Vice President JD Vance, who also took a turn cutting the cake, joked, "The Secret Service are getting very nervous right now."
• Trump then asked the crowd if anyone wanted some cake, and as "YMCA" started playing over the loudspeaker, he began to dance.

• During his speech at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, Trump emphasised that his strong relationship with the military was a major factor in his election victory.
• "I have to tell you, with the military, we really won," he stated.
• Trump also praised Pete Hegseth, who is set to become the next defense secretary, saying under his leadership, the country would again have "the most powerful military the world has ever seen."
• "We are going to have a strong defense," he continued. "There's only one focus: defeating America's enemies. We will not be defeated, we will not be humiliated. We will only win, win, win."

As Donald Trump and Melania arrived at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, the US Marine Band played "Hail to the Chief." JD Vance and his wife Usha also joined the Trumps, and the two couples participated in a brief dance on stage.

Elon Musk favours lowering trade barriers to increase two-way commerce between New Delhi and Washington. (Read More)

The dollar rebounded after posting its steepest drop in 14 months as US President Donald Trump said he may enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada in February. Bloomberg’s dollar gauge rose as much as 0.7% in Asia Tuesday after slumping in New York trade as headlines on fresh tariffs spurred a rush to the reserve currency. The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso fell around 1% against the greenback on the news. (Read More)

Hours after taking office, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders directing the Department of Justice and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to launch wide-ranging investigations into the Biden administration's "censorship of free speech" and the "weaponization" of law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Together, these orders reflect Trump's continued pledge from his campaign to investigate what he perceives as improper actions by the Biden administration, particularly efforts to criminally target his allies and other conservatives.

US President Donald Trump, on Monday night, signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban on the popular short-video app TikTok, which was set to take effect on January 19. The order grants the administration an additional 75 days to determine the future of the app in the US. (Read More)

•  President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be withdrawing from the World Health Organization, marking a significant break with the UN's public health agency on his first day in office.
• Trump, a long-time critic of the WHO, had previously withdrawn the US from the organization in July 2020 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order cites the WHO's mishandling of the pandemic, particularly its response to the outbreak in Wuhan, China, as well as its failure to implement necessary reforms and its susceptibility to political influence from member states, as reasons for the withdrawal.
• As he signed the order, Trump remarked, "That’s a big one," referring to his 2020 decision and his belief that the US was contributing disproportionately to the organization’s funding compared to other countries. The order also mentions that the WHO continues to demand "unfairly onerous payments" from the US.

Hours after his inauguration, President Donald Trump announced that he is likely to impose a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico starting as early as February 1, a move that could escalate trade tensions with the neighboring countries. The statement came during a press briefing in which the newly sworn-in president unveiled a series of executive orders covering issues such as regulations, free speech, and immigration. (Read More)

• Trump has signed an order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge).
• When a reporter asked if Tesla CEO and close ally Elon Musk would have an office in the White House, Trump responded that Musk will be given an office for around 20 employees for this new government agency.

• Day 1 of Donald J. Trump's presidency has begun.
• After being sworn in as the 47th US President, Trump signed a series of executive orders.
• Key actions include:
• Mass pardons for Capitol Hill rioters.
• Imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
• When asked about China, Trump mentioned having had a "very good phone call" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Trump also expressed plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
• He emphasised his desire for the Ukraine war to end "as quickly as possible."

On Monday, President Donald Trump pardoned individuals involved in the US Capitol riot, announcing that the pardon would extend to 1,500 people. This would likely encompass nearly everyone charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack.

Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday his intention to pardon "a lot" of individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, reaffirming a key promise from his campaign trail. Speaking to supporters at Washington’s Capital One Arena, Trump referred to the defendants as “hostages,” despite many being convicted through the standard judicial process. (Read More)

The Oval Office signing ceremony is now in progress, with President Donald Trump set to sign additional executive actions. He is also expected to grant pardons to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

After attending the inauguration parade and signing executive actions at the Capital One Arena, Donald Trump has returned to the White House. He is expected to soon sign additional executive orders, including pardons for certain individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. These signings will take place in the Oval Office with a small group of reporters in attendance.

The Department of Government Efficiency's first task was to streamline itself, reducing its leadership to a single figure. Officials confirmed that Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the commission President Donald Trump had championed. As of Monday, the day Trump took office, billionaire Elon Musk is now solely in charge of the cost-cutting initiative. (Read More)

In case you missed Trump's comeback to the Oval Office, which happened around 10:30 pm IST, here are key highlights of the event. Former US Presidents, top CEOs and other celebs were present at the ceremony, which was held indoors due to frigid temperatures. (Read Trump Inauguration highlights)

• Trump has signed several additional executive actions, including one to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement and another notifying the United Nations of this decision. He also signed an order directing the federal government to restore freedom of speech.
• Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, he promised to sign many more orders upon returning to the Oval Office. As a final flourish, Trump began tossing pens into the air, drawing cheers from his supporters.

• Trump announces his next executive action: a "regulatory freeze" to halt bureaucrats from issuing new regulations until his administration assumes full control of the government. After signing the order and holding it up to the crowd, he moves on to another action—a federal hiring freeze, with exceptions for the military and certain other categories, also tied to achieving "full control" of the government.
• Each signing is met with loud cheers from the audience. "Could you imagine Biden doing this? I don't think so," Trump remarks, drawing further applause.

In his address before signing the orders, Trump addressed his plans for the individuals he refers to as the "6 January hostages," referencing those imprisoned following the 2021 Capitol riot. For days, he has hinted at plans to pardon those convicted of offenses related to the incident. Speaking to the crowd, he insists they did nothing wrong.

Donald Trump has begun signing a series of executive actions, starting with the rescission of 78 executive orders from the Biden era. After signing the document, Trump held it up to the crowd, receiving enthusiastic cheers from his supporters.

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Speaking to a crowd of thousands in a Washington D.C. stadium, he kicked off his second term by signing a series of executive orders. Among his key priorities are declaring a "national emergency" at the US-Mexico border, labeling drug cartels as terrorist organizations, and dismantling government diversity programs.