Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is perhaps his most disturbing — representing a direct challenge to the plain language of the U.S. Constitution. It may also be one of the most straightforward Trump actions to reverse. Before Day One was over, the American Civil Liberties Union …
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It’s easy to forget that many Republicans who now martyr the rioters who wreaked havoc on the Capitol on Jan. 6 once condemned the violence committed in Donald Trump‘s name. On Monday, the freshly sworn-in president granted blanket pardons to 1,500 individuals convicted of offenses related to the failed effort …
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Similar to Carrie Underwood‘s performance on Inauguration Day, Billy Ray Cyrus‘ 12-minute stint onstage at President Trump’s Liberty Inaugural Ball Monday was plagued with technical difficulties. Following the televised show, Cyrus defended his decision to perform and responded to viewers critical of his performance. “I wouldn’t have missed the honor …
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Donald Trump has issued a blanket pardon to 1,500 of individuals who were convicted of offenses or faced charges relating to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He also signed 14 commutations, deeming the offenders to have fulfilled their sentences with time served. “This is January 6,” …
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Donald Trump became president for the second time yesterday, offering a lot of comedic fodder for Jon Stewart on the latest episode of The Daily Show. The late-night host recapped the inauguration, calling it “this most historic vibe shift of a day.” Stewart began his monologue by explaining how Trump …
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As Donald Trump resumed the powers of the presidency — declaring in his inaugural address that he was “saved by God to make America great again” — he began signing a slate of sweeping executive orders that reflect his ambition to be a dictator on “Day One.” In his address …
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Donald Trump declared in his inaugural address that his second presidency would restore “fair, equal, and impartial justice under the constitutional rule of law.” Hours later, the president issued a blanket pardon and widespread clemency to 1,500 individuals who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol — including …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s Inauguration Day again for Donald Trump, who will become the second president in United States history to return to office after leaving it (Grover Cleveland was the …
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will absolutely not be attending Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration on Monday, and she has no problem explaining her reasons. “All these journalists are like ‘Congresswoman, are you going to the inauguration? Congresswoman, are you going to the inauguration? Are you going to the inauguration?’ Let …
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Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. The event has become an easy way for the rich and powerful to curry favor with the incoming administration. Trump’s inaugural committee has raised around $200 million since he won the election, according to The …
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