Vivek Ramaswamy leaves DOGE; expected to run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Watch Trump's full presidential parade, executive order signings
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President Donald J. Trump delivered a speech at the inaugural celebration following the parade. He then signed executive orders before leaving Capital One Arena.

Donald Trump's full speech on Inauguration Day 2025
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Watch the full speech given by Donald J. Trump's after he was sworn in as 47th President of the United States.

What is an executive order?

Here's what an executive order is, how it works, and its limitations in the U.S. government, as President Trump prepares to use them on his first day back in office.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend

The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies:

Final Trump inauguration preparations underway in DC
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Inauguration Day 2025 is less than 24 hours out, and Washington D.C. is putting the bow on final preparations for Donald J. Trump's second term. Trump's presidential term will commence at noon on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Israeli hostages freed, aid arrives in Gaza
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Amid delicate ceasefire conditions, Israel and Hamas leaders are exchanging prisoners and hostages as international aid efforts finally make their way to ravaged Gaza areas.

TikTok ban lifted, for now: Here's what's next
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TikTok came back online for users in the United States on Sunday after going dark late Saturday night in accordance with a bipartisan federal ban in the works since then-President Donald Trump pushed for congress to act on the Chinese-owned company. While he now signals a different stance heading into Inauguration Day, it remains unclear how the Supreme Court will rule on the company's future.

Crowds, leaders gather in Seattle for Women's March, ahead of Trump inauguration
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From Washington D.C. to here at home, thousands rallied for this year's People's March (a rebranding of the Women's March from previous years). This weekend, crowds hit the streets for a demonstration in Seattle. The 2017 march here drew 175,000 attendees.

2025 inauguration day preparations underway
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From cold weather complications, to historic precedent, the 2025 inauguration of Donald J. Trump will be unique.

Biden says 28th Amendment, the ERA, should be considered law

President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? Experts say no.

WA proposal to lower school bond approval threshold
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A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.

Legislation proposes amending WA state constitution, lowering threshold to pass school bonds

School officials testified that the constitutional 60% passage rate has resulted in construction with majority community support to fail. Opponents are concerned about increasing taxes resulting from more bonds passing.

Will Biden leave Trump a note? The presidential tradition explained

A look at the history of presidential letters and whether President Biden will continue the tradition by writing a note for his predecessor-turned-successor, Donald Trump.

Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Free lunch for K-12 students tops WA Gov. Ferguson's priorities

Governor Bob Ferguson has only been in office a few days, but he is already making access to quality food a top priority for K-12 students.

Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?

When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.