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Monitor BreakfastFrom the Republic of Georgia, a president’s plea to the West: Stop Russia hereSalome Zourabichvili, Georgia’s “only legitimate president,” warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her country fall under Russia’s sway.
The ExplainerBanned or not? What’s next for TikTok in the US.The future of TikTok in the United States remains uncertain, even as President Donald Trump tries to negotiate a deal to keep it operating.
Up close with President Biden, then President Trump. What I saw on a historic day.As the pool reporter Jan. 20, I watched the Bidens greet the Trumps for tea, attended inaugural balls, and covered a slew of controversial pardons.
From immigration to DEI, here are Trump’s Day 1 executive ordersPresident Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders on Day 1. Here’s what he did, and how it reflects his goals for the economy and more.
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Trump moves from ‘American carnage’ to ‘a horrible betrayal’ in second inauguralIn his return to the White House, Mr. Trump’s political grievances have taken on a personal note, with him seeing himself as a persecuted figure.
‘We’re the majority now’: MAGA returns to Washington, with a whole new vibeDonald Trump and his MAGA movement are in power again, and this time they look more like insiders, at the vanguard of a cultural and political shift.
On Day 1, how will Trump fulfill his promises?At the second inauguration of Donald Trump, the Monitor surveys the president’s promises for Day 1.
Cover StoryWhat Trump’s return says about this moment in AmericaWith the inauguration of the nation’s 47th president, Americans prepare for the promises and perils of Trump 2.0.
Joe Biden served just one term. What will his legacy be?President Biden is leaving office after a single term that many Americans regard as unsuccessful. But it could be viewed more favorably over time.
Republicans rally around Hegseth at hearing, setting him up for confirmationDemocrats raised doubts about Pete Hegseth, but Republicans closed ranks around the Trump nominee for defense secretary, at a contentious confirmation hearing.
Darien, Georgia, loves its history. How this small town sees inauguration.Two-thirds of voters in Darien, Georgia, voted for Donald Trump. The town also elected its first Black sheriff, a Democrat.
Democrats are squabbling over their immigration stance as Trump returns to powerDemocrats in Congress are struggling to find their footing on immigration – a big issue behind their election loss. The Laken Riley Act is a test of their repositioning.
FocusThese women fought sexual assault in the military. They’re wary of Pete Hegseth.Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions about how he’d treat female soldiers, at a time when the armed forces are struggling with recruitment and with reducing sexual assault.
The ExplainerWhat is a sanctuary city? A primer on the immigration showdown.The incoming Trump White House and “sanctuary” jurisdictions have staked out opposing ground on immigration. A core underlying question is how best to keep communities safe.
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Difference MakerA retired bishop transforms guns into garden tools to help youths envision peace
