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Trump suggests Proud Boys could have a place in American politics as he defends pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

Among the roughly 1,500 people pardoned by Trump were more than 200 who pleaded guilty to assaulting police.

Fortune

Transatlantic trepidation: Europe reacts to the new Reagan presidency – archive, 1981

No inauguration of any modern American president has been viewed in Europe with such ambiguity as that of Ronald Reagan

The Guardian - UK

China’s relations with U.S. partners like Japan and India start to improve as Trump returns to White House

The change of leadership in Washington on Monday could be an opportunity for China.

Fortune

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Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: “I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage.”

Fortune

Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people

Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president

The Guardian - UK

‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state

In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department’s employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.

Al Jazeera

JD Vance’s children steal show at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration parade

JD Vance's three young children stole the show with their antics during Donald Trump's inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on Monday, 20 January.

The Independent UK

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At inaugural prayer service, bishop pleads for Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

At the inaugural prayer service, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, asked President Donald Trump to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and undocumented migrant workers

The Independent UK

TribCast: Texas and the second Trump administration

Matthew Choi, our Washington correspondent, joins the gang to discuss what lies ahead with Trump back in the White House.

The Texas Tribune

Trump's UN Pick Blasts 'Anti-Semitic Rot' In World Body

Donald Trump's nominee to represent Washington at the United Nations railed against "anti-Semitic rot" in the global organization as she was grilled by senators at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Meloni, Murdoch, McGregor … Who flew in for Trump’s inauguration – and who got in the room?

A notable international contingent turned up for Trump’s swearing-in as well as galas and parties surrounding the event

The Guardian - UK

Macron warns on Ukraine as world leaders hail Trump's return to White House

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that Russia's war against Ukraine would not end imminently despite Donald Trump's pre-investiture pledges to terminate the fighting soon after his formal return to the White House.

Radio France Internationale

Trump vows to act with 'historic speed and strength' via executive orders

Just hours after his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed a record 78 executive orders aimed at reversing or undermining politics set out by his predecessor Joe Biden and strengthening his own agenda. Trump supporters, who had been waiting for hours in the cold…

Radio France Internationale

China Says Committed To WHO, Paris Climate Deal After US Pulls Out

China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.

International Business Times

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Welcome to Donald Trump's age of impunity... thanks to Joe Biden

Donald Trump delivered his second inaugural address at the Capitol rotunda with typical showmanship and swagger. “Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback, but here I am,” he boasted. That evening, he signed a batch of executive orders with theatrical flourish at…

The Conversation

Executive orders show Trump’s power and political theatre, but his honeymoon period may be short-lived

In a piece of pure political theatre, Donald Trump began his second presidency by signing a host of executive orders before a rapturous crowd of 20,000 in Washington on Monday.

Pedestrian.tv

Proud Boys & Anti-Trump Protesters Flood Streets In Light Of Inauguration

Donald Trump has been sworn in as President (again) and it's like we've stepped back into 2017 with the streets of Washington DC are filled with protesters.

The Conversation

Trump promises a second term focused on immigration and nationalism – as well as revenge and retribution

Today, in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington DC, the 47th President of the United States was sworn into office. The second Trump era has begun.

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International Business Times

Trump Leaves Paris Climate Agreement, Doubles Down On Fossil Fuels

President Donald Trump on Monday announced the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate accord for a second time, a defiant rejection of global efforts to combat planetary warming as catastrophic weather events intensify worldwide.

The Conversation

Friend or foe? How Trump’s threats against ‘free-riding’ allies could backfire

Donald Trump is an unusual United States president in that he may be the first to strike greater anxiety in allies than in adversaries.

The Independent UK

Joe Biden makes sign of the cross during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony

Joe Biden made the sign of the cross at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, DC, on Monday (20 January) as the "peaceful transition of power" was discussed.

Al Jazeera

Supporters throng US capital as Donald Trump sworn in for second term

Trump assumes office at an indoor inauguration ceremony, while supporters gather at the Capital One Arena to celebrate.

The Conversation

The key takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech

Donald Trump has been sworn in as president of the US for a second term – and this time there won’t be any arguments about crowd sizes. The most glaringly obvious difference in optics this time round for both those in attendance and the millions watching around the world was…

The Independent UK

Trump once distanced himself from Project 2025. But now MAGA’s hardliners are ready for the revolution

ANALYSIS: News analysis: Of the many watch parties going on in Washington DC, the packed one at the Heritage Foundation, which led the compilation of Project 2025 policy tome shaping Trump’s agenda, had special significance. Political editor David Maddox reports from Washington, D.C.

The Guardian - US

Trump returns to White House and unleashes barrage of executive orders

President pledges immigration crackdown, rolls back climate rules and pardons 1,500 January 6 rioters

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