From the border to ‘woke,’ Trump signs raft of orders on Day 1
Some of his orders delivered on promises he made during the 2024 campaign. Others, like a withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), had not been expected.
Category: International
Trump’s Withdrawal from WHO, What It Means for the Future of Global Health
For decades, WHO has played a vital role in combating global health crises, from battling infectious diseases like Ebola and polio to coordinating the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic
WHO wants President Trump to withdraw his order
Trump after his swearing-in Ceremony on Monday signed an Executive Order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the WHO.
Meet the Trumps: America’s first family moves back in
Donald Trump’s family will likely be less formally involved in White House business in his second term as they were in the first, but some will remain key to his political operation as unofficial advisors.
Trump signs order to pull US from WHO, citing funding disparities
Speaking at the White House hours after his inauguration, Trump said the United States was paying far more to the UN body compared to China, adding: “World Health ripped us off.”
Trump Grants pardons to 1,500 US Capitol rioters
Among those receiving a pardon was Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for directing a military-style assault on the Capitol.
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Trump aapishwa kuwa Rais wa Marekani tena
Trump alisema kuwa atapigania haki ya Amerika na kuanzisha amri za utendaji, akisisitiza kuhusu sera za kupambana na uhamiaji haramu
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Trump says ‘only two genders’, will end diversity programs
Many in the queer community were alarmed by the election of Trump following a campaign in which the Republican put attacks on trans people and their rights front and center.
Trump sworn in as US president, promises ‘golden age’
Trump is just the second president in US history to return to power after being voted out, after Grover Cleveland in 1893.
Bitcoin Hits Record Above $109,000 Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony
Bitcoin surged to reach an all-time peak of $109,241 ahead of Trump’s inauguration ceremony, before falling back to $107,765 at around 0740 GMT.
