Biden Commutes Leonard Peltier’s Prison Sentence
Leonard Peltier spent nearly 50 years in federal prison.
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Trump Administration Fires Immigration Court Officials as Crackdown Begins
Four immigration court officials were removed from their positions on Monday. It’s unclear who is in charge at this point.
Trump Promises Americans the Moon (Well, Mars)
Donald Trump’s pledge-filled speech made him sound like a candidate trying to run up the score.
A Determined Trump Vows Not to be Thwarted at Home or Abroad
Wiser about the use of power, the newly sworn-in president suggests that this time he will not take no for…
Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State
The Florida senator becomes the United States’ 72nd chief diplomat, and the first Latino to hold the job.
A Closer Look at Who Attended President Donald J. Trump’s Second Inauguration
Former presidents, members of Congress, and tech C.E.O.s were among those present to witness Mr. Trump take the oath of…
Trump Swears Oath Without His Hand on Bible, but He Wasn’t Required To
The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents…
Elon Musk Ignites Online Speculation Over the Meaning of a Hand Gesture
Speaking at a celebratory rally in Washington, Mr. Musk twice extended his arm out with his palm facing down, drawing…
In Renaming Denali for McKinley, Trump Invokes a Presidential Idol
The move is likely to face some pushback in Alaska, where the Alaska Native name has long been favored for…
Biden Ends Presidency With Fears of Trump’s Retribution
“We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.