
Government
Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for U.S. democracy
President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.
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Newly sworn in, Matt Meyer promised to focus on public education, housing and rising inequality as governor.
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
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Supporters cheer Trump at South Philly inauguration watch party
Republicans called Trump’s speech “uplifting" and said they believed the new president would unite the country and bring peace.
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Trump signed a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
Here's a look at some of Trump's initial actions and upcoming plans.
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Trump plans 10 sweeping actions on border security on Day 1. Here’s what we know
Trump campaigned on border security promises, and he and his allies argue that his electoral win is an endorsement of his upcoming actions on the issue.
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Death of Democratic lawmaker leaves Pennsylvania House deadlocked at 101-101
A special election to fill Matt Gergely’s seat will be called by Speaker Joanna McClinton at a later date.
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Inauguration Day updates: Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president, signs slew of executive orders
Trump repealed dozens of former President Biden's actions, began his immigration crackdown and pardoned hundreds of people for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
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Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president.
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With just a few holdovers from the previous administration, Delaware’s new governor is filling his cabinet with lots of new faces.
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Trump’s 2nd term represents hope for the right and fear of a dark era for others
Loyalists are lined up to help push an economic and social agenda that is sure to hearten his supporters and fuel an even deeper disdain among his detractors.
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TikTok restores service for U.S. users based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok thanked Donald Trump, who on Sunday posted on social media that he planned to sign an executive order Monday to keep a U.S. ban on the app from becoming permanent.
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Judges allow some Capitol riot defendants to return to DC for Trump’s inauguration
In most cases, Justice Department prosecutors argued that Capitol riot defendants shouldn’t be allowed to return to the scene of their crimes.
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Residents say twice-weekly pickups aren’t fixing Philly’s trash problem
The mayor’s pilot program adding another trash day in Center City and South Philly was meant to reduce litter — but some residents say the problem has only gotten worse.
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Trump’s swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather
The swearing-in was last moved indoors in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan began his second term.
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