Ramaswamy Will Bow Out of DOGE and Run for Governor in Ohio

The billionaire decided he could not campaign while helping lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, but tensions with Elon Musk were also evident.

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Fact-Checking Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Address

In his Inaugural Address, President Trump delivered a more tempered version of election talking points. But in remarks afterward, he reprised his grievances about the 2020 election.

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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 comparisons to the Nazi salute.

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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.

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Pardoned Biden Family Members Were Targets of Republicans

The relatives who were granted clemency in the final minutes of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency had not been charged with wrongdoing, but some had drawn scrutiny.

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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 the continent’s tallest mountain.

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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 have observed it.

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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 office.

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Words Used in Donald Trump’s Second Inaugural Address

Frequently mentioned words in historic speeches from Donald J. Trump to George Washington.

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At Inauguration, Melania and Barron Trump Greet a Limelight They Once Avoided

The returning first lady and Barron Trump, the son she had once shielded from the public eye, used Monday’s inauguration to reintroduce themselves.

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