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Trump Transition

The latest on Trump's transition to the presidency, including White House appointments, Cabinet assignments and additional decisions after his 2024 election win.

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The striking message behind Melania Trump's hat

The first lady's inauguration outfit, darkly beautiful yet unapproachable and severe, conveys a seemingly intentional distance.
Melania Trump attends her husband's inauguration at the Capitol Rotunda.
Melania Trump attends her husband's inauguration at the Capitol Rotunda.

Trump signed a record 26 executive orders yesterday. Here's the full list.

Trump, who said he would not be a dictator “except for Day 1” of his presidency, signed a record number of executive orders on Monday.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Trump's inauguration speech was closer to a campaign rally. That's what made it so grim.

Trump’s inauguration speech was closer to a campaign rally. That’s what made it so grim.
Donald J. Trump.
Donald J. Trump.

Trump Inauguration Day: How to watch, performers, attendees, time and more

From prominent attendees (and absences) to performers, here’s what to expect from the inaugural events as Trump retakes office.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

The version of masculinity MAGA is pushing on Americans is downright weird

All these “manly men” are so eager to submit to the awesome will of Trump while simultaneously bragging about their superhuman feats.
Chris Hayes; Elon Musk.
Chris Hayes; Elon Musk.

Republicans insist that Trump is hugely popular. His approval ratings say otherwise.

New surveys suggest he’ll face the same widespread public opposition in his second term that he faced in his first.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to the media after a meeting with members of Congress on Jan. 8, 2025.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks to the media after a meeting with members of Congress on Jan. 8, 2025.

These three Democrats asked Trump's Cabinet picks just the right questions. Take note.

While Trump's Cabinet nominees play to their audience of one, it’s Democrats’ responsibility to play to the audience that really matters here: the American people.
Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth.

Trump cries ‘corruption’ after the FBI shuts down its DEI office

The FBI closed its diversity-focused office in December, seemingly acquiescing to right-wing demands, and yet the president-elect still found something to rage about.
Donald Trump looks on
Donald Trump looks on

Trump and his tech oligarchy are what the Founding Fathers feared most

If there’s a competing interest between what’s good for Trump’s billionaire buddies and what’s good for you, who do you think will win that fight?
A side by side split image of Chris Hayes and Mark Zuckerberg.
A side by side split image of Chris Hayes and Mark Zuckerberg.

The Big Tech presence at Trump’s inauguration should be clarifying for Americans

Shou Chew, who recently met with the president-elect in Mar-a-Lago, is set to join other Big Tech leaders, who reportedly will have prominent seats at Trump’s swearing-in at the Capitol.
Shou Zi Chew
Shou Zi Chew

Trump's most alarming Cabinet pick is skirting under the radar

Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget refused to answer questions about his chilling vision for an even more powerful White House.
Russell Vought
Russell Vought
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