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A Determined Trump Vows Not to be Thwarted at Home or Abroad

Wiser about the use of power, the newly sworn-in president suggests that this time he will not take no for an answer, whether in enacting an ambitious domestic agenda or in his expansionist worldview.

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In Dueling Pardons, an Intensified Fight Over the Meaning of Jan. 6

President Trump’s grant of clemency to those who assaulted the Capitol in his name four years ago clashed with his predecessor’s decision to shield from retribution those who had sought to hold him to account.

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New Jersey’s Governor Asks Trump to Move Swiftly on Congestion Pricing

Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state.

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Scenes From Across an America Bracing Itself Against Brutal Winter Cold

An intense blast of arctic air blanketed the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast with frigid temperatures, and a rare winter storm was expected along the Gulf Coast.

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Trump Is Sworn In as President

Also, Biden issued several final-hour pardons. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Do Chimps Who Pee Together Stay Together?

Scientists suspect that contagious urination, a behavior they observed among a troop of apes in Japan, may play an important role in primate social life.

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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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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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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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Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods

Palestinians returning to parts of the enclave have been picking their way through vast piles of rubble and trying to salvage what they can.

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In Car-Loving L.A. After the Wildfires, the Charred Remains of Vehicles Cut Deep

For many residents, a set of wheels is an extension of their home, a key to their income or a source of priceless memories.

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‘American Carnage 2: Ultimate Carnage’: Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s Inaugural Address

Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s Inaugural Address

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Trump Cites His Own Victories as Sign He Will Lift a Country in ‘Decline’

In his second inaugural address, the president reprised dark themes from his first and laid out an expansive policy agenda.

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For Trump, a Vindication for the Man and His Movement

Donald John Trump took the oath of office again during a ceremony in the Capitol, promising a new “golden age of America” four years after he was evicted by voters.

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The Line in Trump’s Speech That Will Echo in Time

The niceties of Donald Trump’s first speech as president couldn’t mask the darkness within — or the way he views his mission now.

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Trump Holds Off on Tariffs, but Paves the Way for Future Trade Action

The president’s executive action on trade will keep all possibilities on the table, including eventual tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico.

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Olympic Medals From Paris Games Are Falling Apart. LVMH Has Fallen Silent.

The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate, which has declined to comment on their deterioration.

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Biden Pardons 5 Members of His Family in Final Minutes in Office

Mr. Biden emphasized that he did not believe his family did anything wrong, but he feared political attacks by Donald J. Trump.

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Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President, Dies at 67

Ms. Richards oversaw the United States’ largest provider of reproductive health care and sex education from 2006 to 2018.

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At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence

Thousands have fled clashes between armed groups on the border with Venezuela, dashing hopes of peace in Colombia.

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‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends

The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said.

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Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged

The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.

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Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders

The incoming president’s team said he would take unilateral action on a variety of fronts during his first hours in office, including 10 executive orders cracking down on immigration and immigrants.

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West Bank settlers attack Palestinian villages, angry about prisoner releases.

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Sheba Hospital Says Three Freed Hostages Are in Stable Condition

Doctors at Sheba Medical Center said the three women are in stable condition, but little is known about what the former captives went through in Gaza.

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As Brutal Cold Settles Across U.S., Gulf Coast Braces for Rare Winter Storm

Amid a dangerous arctic blast over much of the U.S. this week, snow and ice may bring major travel disruptions and power outages in the South, forecasters warned.

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Biden Issues Pre-Emptive Pardons to Guard Against Trump’s Reprisals

President Biden, hours before leaving office, used his executive clemency power to protect people targeted for reprisals by his successor, including Mark A. Milley, Anthony S. Fauci and Liz Cheney.

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Trial Begins of Suspect in Southport Stabbing Attack at Dance Class

Axel Rudakubana admitted to the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 other people at a Taylor Swift-themed class in Southport, England, last July, as well as three additional charges.

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TikTok Got a Reprieve, but Americans and Chinese Are Still on RedNote

The Chinese social media app, popular in the United States a week after being flooded by TikTok users, has added language translation features.

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