In two weeks, Donald J. Trump is to emerge from an arched portal of the United States Capitol to once again take the presidential oath of office. As the Inauguration …
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy has gone to Mar-a-Lago to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump for an informal meeting being held on Saturday, three people familiar with the trip …
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Who Are the 19 Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden is expected to recognize an expansive cast of public figures, celebrities and cultural luminaries on Saturday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, covering …
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Biden to Dole Out 19 Medals of Freedom, and One Unmistakable Message
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWith 16 days left in a political career that spanned a half-century, President Biden is expected on Saturday to confer one of the nation’s highest honors on core members of …
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Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHonduras’s president threatened to push the U.S. military out of a base it built decades ago in the Central American country should President-elect Donald J. Trump carry out mass deportations …
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Biden Honors Police Officers and Veterans With Medals at White House
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden on Friday recognized five Nashville police officers and seven U.S. Army veterans with national medals honoring their acts of bravery. The police officers, who responded to a deadly …
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Before the new Congress can do anything — including certifying Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election — the House will need to elect its speaker. …
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Trump Transition Live Updates: Speaker Johnson Faces Crucial Vote
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJohn Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic majority leader, only to quickly face a mortal threat to his political future …
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Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.
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Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.