What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off—part of his administration's goal to eliminate affirmative action efforts within the federal government. 

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.

Biden’s letter to Trump revealed: ‘May God bless you and guide you’

Biden was the first president to find himself in the unique position of writing a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left him a note four years earlier.

Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioters | Georgia residents sentenced for riot participation

On the night of his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pardoning many of the over 1,500 people charged in connection with the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Trump administration orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.

What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade

A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute. 

Trump allows migrants to be arrested at schools, churches

President Donald Trump has lifted long-standing restrictions on migrant arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and churches, reversing policies set by ICE and CBP over the past decade.

Are we in an energy emergency? What Trump's executive order means

President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency—find out what it means for fuel prices, energy independence, and domestic production.

Trump's plans for border security: List of steps

Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.

California, immigrant rights group take aim at Trump over birthright citizenship order

The state of California and immigrants’ rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Asian Law Caucus, are all taking aim at the Trump administration over Monday's executive presidential order that seeks to strip certain babies born in the United States of their birthright citizenship.

Trump reinstalls Oval Office Diet Coke button upon White House return

President Trump reinstalls the famous Diet Coke button on the Oval Office desk, along with other personalized changes marking his return to the White House.

Here's how much President Trump, his administration and Congressional leaders will earn in salary

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took their oaths of office on Inauguration Day, marking the official start of their administration. Here's a look at their salaries.

Here's what Trump did on his first day in office

During his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed his first group of executive orders aimed at an array of policies.

Jan. 6 rioters to be released from DC jail after Trump pardons

A group of family members and friends of individuals imprisoned for their roles in the January 6 Capitol riot have gathered outside the D.C. Central Detention Facility. Their loved ones are expected to be released from jail Monday night.

Trump pardons people convicted in the Jan. 6 riot on 1st day in office

About 1,500 rioters who were involved in storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 were granted pardons by President Donald Trump. Here’s what we know.