Donald Trump has pardoned over 1,500 supporters involved in the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol. One of the high-profile people released was Stewart Rhodes, the former leader of the Oath Keepers group. He walked free from a facility in Cumberland, Maryland, where he had been serving an 18-year sentence. source
Elephants are not people, US court rules
A bid to free five elephants from a Colorado zoo has been rejected after a court ruled elephants are not people. An animal rights group argued Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou and Jambo were effectively imprisoned at the zoo, and had filed to have them moved to an elephant sanctuary. It tried to bring a habeas […]
What are presidential pardons and who are the 1,600 people Trump has pardoned?
Getty Images Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was described by prosecutors as the Capitol riots’ “primary organiser” US President Donald Trump has issued “full, complete and unconditional” pardons or commutations to almost 1,600 people convicted or charged in connection with the 2021 US Capitol riots. Trump also signed an order directing the Department of […]
Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit
A rare winter storm is bringing snow and freezing rain to parts of the US deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana. Four people are thought to have died from cold exposure so far – two cases are being investigated as cold-related by Austin authorities in Texas, […]
Missed Trump's speech? Here are five takeaways
Watch: Trump promises a ‘golden age’ in first speech as 47th US President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, beginning his second term in the White House after a decisive comeback in November’s election. In his 29-minute inauguration speech, Trump promised to restore the American dream while […]
Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
President Donald Trump has criticised a service held at the Washington National Cathedral after he was called out during a sermon. Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump for “mercy”, citing feelings of fear among LGBT and immigrant communities. Shortly after being sworn in as US President on Monday, Trump said he would make it […]
Six Trump executive orders to watch
Getty Images Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues. Among the directives that have gained the most publicity are an immigration crackdown and rollbacks of some climate-friendly policies. But even presidential powers have their limits – and in […]
What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?
Watch: President Donald Trump signs first executive orders After a flurry of executive orders were issued following his inauguration, US President Donald Trump is expected to sign even more on his first full day in office Tuesday. After being sworn in as US president again, the Republican wasted no time in using his powers to […]
Melania's hat, shorts in winter and other eye-catching looks
Reuters Hats have long been a staple of First Lady inauguration dressing Inauguration Day is all about pomp, pageantry – and pictures. The clothes worn on this world stage – the colour, cut and details – take the spotlight. From Melania’s striking hat to Usha’s fashion forward overcoat, here’s a roundup of some of the […]
Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted
Reuters Until Monday, even some of Donald Trump’s team did not seem to believe he would release all of those arrested after riots at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. “If you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn’t be pardoned,” Vice-President JD Vance said a little over a week ago. A few […]