President Donald Trump was congratulated by soldiers stationed in Afghanistan via live video link at the Salute to Our Armed Services inaugural ball, and told the troops "we’re with you a thousand, a thousand, a thousand percent."
Presidential Inauguration
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, outlining his forceful vision of a new national populism and echoing the same "America first" mantra that swept him to victory last November.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, outlining his forceful vision of a new national populism and echoing the same "America first" mantra that swept him to victory last November.
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'Fight Song' Singer Says Permission Wasn't Granted for Trump Celebration Performance
The singer of the hit song and Hillary Clinton campaign anthem "Fight Song" said she did not give permission to a musical act that played the piece during a President Donald Trump celebration Friday night.
The Piano Guys claimed on Twitter that their performance of the song at the Liberty Ball was not intended to mock Clinton’s failed presidential campaign and said it "had nothing to do with Hillary Clinton or politics.”
Singer Rachel Platten on social media Friday said The Piano Guys did not ask permission and “nor did I or anyone on my team know of, approve or endorse their decision to play Fight Song tonight.”
The Piano Guys acknowledged that they did not ask permission but said, "We love Rachel and we love her song."
President Trump Signs Executive Order Taking Aim at Obamacare
President Donald Trump hours after he was sworn in signed an executive order aimed at "minimizing the economic burden" of Obamacare "pending repeal."
The order, Trump's first since being inaugurated Friday, broadly tells administration officials to waive or delay provisions or requirements of Obamacare that pose a financial burden.
The order also says "It is the policy of my Administration to seek the prompt repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," commonly called Obamacare. Trump and other Republicans have pledged to repeal and replace the health care law, President Obama’s signature achievement.
Police: 217 Arrested After Some D.C. Protests Turn Violent
Police in Washington, D.C., said 217 people were arrested and charged with rioting after some demonstrations in the nation’s capital turned violent on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day.
Six police officers were injured, but the injuries were described as minor. At least four businesses were vandalized and sustained "significant damage” and a limousine was set on fire, police said. Witnesses said some of those involved were self-described "anarchists."
Senate Confirms Trump Nominees Mattis, Kelly Hours After Swearing-In
The Senate easily confirmed two of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees just a few hours after Trump’s swearing in at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Retired Gen. James Mattis was confirmed to be defense secretary by a vote of 98-1 vote. And another retired general, John Kelly, was confirmed to lead the Department of Homeland Security by a vote of 88 - 11. Only Democrats voted against Kelly.
Dear Mr. President: Letters from Inauguration Day
On the sidelines of the Capitol building, people sent messages to President Donald Trump and here’s what they had to say.
Protesters Being Taken Into Custody
The nation's capital is bracing for more trouble Friday evening after Donald Trump's inauguration day was marred by noisy demonstrations, shoving matches and sporadic clashes with cops that resulted in nearly 100 arrests.
President Trump Calls Inauguration 'Beautiful Day'
NBC's Kristen Welker gets the first question with President Donald Trump.
Trump Thanks Hillary Clinton at Luncheon
President Trump led a standing ovation for his former rival during the inaugural luncheon on Friday.
“I was very honored, very, very honored when I heard that President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton was coming today and I think it’s appropriate to say,” said Trump.” And I’d like you to stand.” up.”
Trump did not mention Hillary Clinton in his inaugural address but instead recognized her in the room full of lawmakers and dignitaries.
“And honestly there is nothing more I can say because I have a lot of respect for those two people. So thank you for being here,” Trump added.
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President Obama: The Legacy
Barack Obama ran for and entered the White House with the promise of becoming a transformational leader — the nation’s first black president and a unifying figure who could in some ways cleanse America of its racial, cultural, ideological and partisan divides. From NBCNews: Look back at his time as president.
'I Do Hope You Make Our Country Better'
