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Trump begins his first full day in office, Trump kicks off a slew of immigration-related executive actions, and Trump pardons all defendants charged and convicted over the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.
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Here's what to expect from President Trump's first full day back in office
Here's what to expect from President Trump's first full day in office, as well as a recap of the executive actions he took on Monday.
Chicago immigrant residents are in Trump's sights. The mayor says he'll defend them
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will defend residents "whether you're undocumented, whether you are seeking asylum or whether you're seeking a good paying job."
What Biden's preemptive pardons for family members could mean for presidential powers
Before leaving office, President Biden issued preemptive pardons for five family members. Legal expert Kim Wehle discusses the move and what it means for future presidential powers.
Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability
A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law intended to ensure equal access to education.
President Trump unveils a number of new immigration-related policies
President Trump kicked off a slew of executive actions related to immigration in a signing ceremony at the Oval Office on Monday evening. Hear the latest on on those policies.
President Trump signs executive orders revoking federal DEI guidelines
President Trump has revoked federal DEI programs by executive order. NPR's A Martinez talks with the former head of diversity initiatives at the U.S. State Department about the programs she oversaw.
Presidents Trump issues pardons to some 1,500 Jan. 6 rioters
President Trump issued pardons and commutations to every defendant charged and convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which injured more than 140 police officers.
After truck attack, New Orleans residents push for car-free areas in French Quarter
After the New Year's truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that killed 14 and injured dozens more, residents there are pushing to make parts of the French Quarter a pedestrian-only zone.
PHOTOS: President Trump attends several balls to close out Inauguration Day
Trump closed out his appearances at both balls with his signature dance to the Village People's "YMCA," who performed the song live at the Liberty Ball.