More is coming, but many directives will take time to be implemented or will face political, legal or practical obstacles.

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A record number of border crossers and the continuation of a Trump-era policy were factors.

President Trump is rolling back Biden healthcare policies, such as expansions to the Affordable Care Act – a move Democrats described as an "attack" on the federal program.

From LNG to drilling in Alaska, here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s energy and climate executive orders

Through a flurry of executive orders, a newly inaugurated Donald Trump has made clear his support for the ascendancy of fossil fuels, the dismantling of support for cleaner energy and the United States’ exit from the fight to contain the escalating climate crisis.

“We will drill, baby, drill,” the president said in his inaugural address on Monday. “We have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have – the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth, and we are going to use it. We’re going to use it.”

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Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.

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US president reinstates Cuba on terror list despite Biden deal to release prisoners jailed over demonstrations

The families of Cuban protesters jailed in anti-government demonstrations are waiting anxiously to see if the government will continue with a planned prisoner release after Donald Trump reneged on a deal made last week by Joe Biden.

Activists from the human rights group Justicia 11J believe about 150 prisoners have been released so far of the 553 agreed with the Catholic church.

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A New York Times photographer followed President Trump for more than 18 hours on Inauguration Day. Here’s what he saw.

The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.

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Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.

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Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.

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Because presidents exercise such unfettered discretion in granting clemency, these actions provide useful insights into their true character.

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President Trump’s wave of executive orders yesterday sent an undeniable signal to the world about the United States’ role in fighting climate change.

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Dans les derniers instants de son mandat, Joe Biden a gracié cinq membres de sa famille et des opposants à Donald Trump pour les protéger d'"enquêtes infondées et à motivations politiques". Une mesure qualifiée de...

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A look at the events and festivities in Washington as Donald Trump and JD Vance are sworn into office

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Quelques minutes avant de laisser les clés de la Maison Blanche à Donald Trump ce lundi, Joe Biden a décidé de gracier préventivement cinq membres de sa famille. L’intéressé avait déjà pris cette décision, très...

La Cour suprême des États-Unis a confirmé sa décision : TikTok sera banni aux États-Unis à partir de ce dimanche 19 janvier 2025. À moins que le réseau social ne soit vendu à une entreprise américaine, ce qui semble trop tard.

La Cour suprême des États-Unis a confirmé sa décision : TikTok sera banni aux États-Unis à partir de ce dimanche 19 janvier 2025. À moins que le réseau social ne soit vendu à une entreprise américaine, ce qui semble trop tard.