Politics & Government

Friends Of 50 Years Travel To D.C. To Support And Oppose Trump

8:43am January 21, 2017

Inauguration weekend brings a mix of people to Washington, D.C. Scott Simon talks to friends Albert Kiecke and Becky Dinsmore. One supports President Trump and the other will attend the Women's March.

Bikers For Trump Roll Into Washington For Inauguration

8:43am January 21, 2017

by Adrian Florido

One of the groups that traveled to Washington, D.C. to celebrate President Trump's inauguration was Bikers for Trump. They rode into the city on their motorcycles.

Women's March Is Reinforcing Divide, Critic Says

8:43am January 21, 2017

Is the Women's March on Washington inclusive? Kay S. Hymowitz, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute argues in a recent New York Times op-ed that it may only reinforce divisions in the country.

Lacking An Inaugural Poet, Scott Simon Steps In With A Poem

8:43am January 21, 2017

by Scott Simon

There was no inaugural poet for Friday's ceremonies, so NPR's Scott Simon picked a poem to mark the occasion: Lawrence Ferlinghetti's Populist Manifesto No. 1.

Trumps Wrap Up Inauguration Day At 3 Balls

8:19am January 21, 2017

by Elizabeth Blair

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended three inaugural balls last night after a busy day.

President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

Politics & Government

A Plea For President Trump: Restore Respect

8:16am January 21, 2017

by Scott Simon

The presidential campaign was filled with coarse language. Now that the inauguration is over, NPR's Scott Simon encourages all Americans to treat and speak to each other with respect.

President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump dance at the Liberty Ball, the first of three Friday evening, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

PHOTOS: Trump Ends Inauguration Day His Way, With Dances At 3 Balls

6:53am January 21, 2017

by James Doubek

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump stopped by the Liberty Ball, Freedom Ball and Salute to Our Armed Services Ball, on Friday evening.

Reform Party presidential candidate Pat Buchanan, flanked by his wife Shelly, gives the thumbs-up to supporters after his speech at the Reform Party National Convention in Long Beach, Calif. in August 2000.

Trump Vows Policy Vision Of 'America First,' Recalling Phrase's Controversial Past

1:48am January 21, 2017

by Ron Elving

Trump briefly sought the 2000 presidential nomination of the Reform Party. It eventually went to Pat Buchanan, whom Trump called a "Hitler lover." Buchanan's slogan that fall was "America First!"

President Donald Trump, flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, signs his first executive order on health care, on Friday.

Trump's Executive Order Could Dismantle Parts Of ACA Before Replacement Is Ready

1:42am January 21, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

As promised, Trump got to work on Day 1, taking the first steps to fulfill his pledge to gut Obama's health care law. The order's reach, however, depends upon which provisions he decides to target.

President Trump, First Lady Attend Inaugural Balls

9:41pm January 20, 2017

by Elizabeth Blair

Several inaugural balls and celebrations took place across Washington, D.C., on Friday night. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump appeared at three of those celebrations.

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