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Donald Trump has stepped straight from the grounds of the White House today into a “financial minefield”. Donald Trump has stepped straight from the grounds of the White House today into a “financial minefield”.

Donald Trump net worth: Ex-President facing ‘financial minefield’ after leaving White House

Joe Biden says Donald Trump has written him a "very generous letter" for his transition into the White House. Here's what we know about the note so far.Joe Biden says Donald Trump has written him a "very generous letter" for his transition into the White House. Here's what we know about the note so far.

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But after his inaugural speech and arrival at the White House, Biden’s focus quickly turned to policy.But after his inaugural speech and arrival at the White House, Biden’s focus quickly turned to policy.

Biden administration rolls out a flurry of executive orders aimed at tackling climate crisisBiden administration rolls out a flurry of executive orders aimed at tackling climate crisis

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told reporters that outgoing president Donald Trump had left him a "very generous" letter, in keeping with a long-standing tradition.US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told reporters that outgoing president Donald Trump had left him a "very generous" letter, in keeping with a long-standing tradition.

Donald Trump Wrote Joe Biden A Letter. Twitter Has Some ROFL Guesses On What's In It

It is corrupt and a possible obstruction of justice and should be legally challenged.It is corrupt and a possible obstruction of justice and should be legally challenged.

The mainstream media failed to confront the threat of Trump's presidency and rising white supremacy. That's why the push for newsroom diversity and anti-racist coverage remains so important.The mainstream media failed to confront the threat of Trump's presidency and rising white supremacy. That's why the push for newsroom diversity and anti-racist coverage remains so important.

Opinion | The media had a role to play in the rise of Trump. It’s time to hold ourselves accountable. - The Washington Post

America’s political and cultural leaders seem to have learned very little from the last four years.

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President Joe Biden’s approach to the coronavirus and the rollout of the vaccine may be the “making or breaking of his presidency”. Political consultant Jim Middleton said Mr Biden is taking over the presidency at a point where the United States is a “deeply divided and diseased nation”. “As divided as it was in the days and weeks before the civil war,” he said. President Biden has taken control of the nation at a point of extreme political division after supporters of President Donald Trump took to the Capitol building on January 6 to contest the electoral college certification. Meanwhile, 4000 Americans on average are dying from the coronavirus per day, while the total COVID-19 national death toll has surpassed 400,000. “The United States – as far as handing the coronavirus – is way behind the eight ball, and in a worse position even than the UK,” Mr Middleton said. “How he manages that (the coronavirus) is not just a test but may also be the making or breaking of his presidency.” President Joe Biden’s approach to the coronavirus and the rollout of the vaccine may be the “making or breaking of his presidency”. Political consultant Jim Middleton said Mr Biden is taking over the presidency at a point where the United States is a “deeply divided and diseased nation”. “As divided as it was in the days and weeks before the civil war,” he said. President Biden has taken control of the nation at a point of extreme political division after supporters of President Donald Trump took to the Capitol building on January 6 to contest the electoral college certification. Meanwhile, 4000 Americans on average are dying from the coronavirus per day, while the total COVID-19 national death toll has surpassed 400,000. “The United States – as far as handing the coronavirus – is way behind the eight ball, and in a worse position even than the UK,” Mr Middleton said. “How he manages that (the coronavirus) is not just a test but may also be the making or breaking of his presidency.”

Joe Biden has begun the work of president, signing a series of executive orders that will undo much of Dona...

Joe Biden brings US back into the Paris Agreement climate deal following inauguration

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The Trumps appeared at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after leaving the White House for the last time.The Trumps appeared at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after leaving the White House for the last time.

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Chrissy Teigen's wish came true. After being blocked by President Donald Trump for four years, she scored a Twitter follow from President Joe Biden's official account—the only celebrity to do so.Chrissy Teigen's wish came true. After being blocked by President Donald Trump for four years, she scored a Twitter follow from President Joe Biden's official account—the only celebrity to do so.

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Follow along with the SBS News live blog as Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America.Follow along with the SBS News live blog as Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America.

‘Let’s end this uncivil war’: Joe Biden signs a slew of executive orders after entering the White House as US President

There are huge challenges ahead for the new president, including resistance from businesses to his taxation, regulation and minimum wage-hike agenda.There are huge challenges ahead for the new president, including resistance from businesses to his taxation, regulation and minimum wage-hike agenda.

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The handover of power was a solemn affair. There was no mistaking the new administration for the old one.The handover of power was a solemn affair. There was no mistaking the new administration for the old one.

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President Joe Biden's proposal for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package was based on an assessment of specific needs, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, when asked about Republican objections about the total cost.President Joe Biden's proposal for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package was based on an assessment of specific needs, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, when asked about Republican objections about the total cost.

White House says $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal based on specific needs | Reuters

Joe Biden took oath as the 46th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony held in Washington, DC. He was administered the oath by Chief Justice John Roberts. Kamala Devi Harris, the first woman, African-American and Indian-American to hold the vice-presidency, was Also sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In his inaugural address, Joe Biden delivered a message of unity and hope while mentioning big challenges faced by the country from a coronavirus pandemic to deep political division. “This is America’s day. This is Democracy’s day. The day of history and hope,” he said. “Today, we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause — the cause of Democracy. The will of the people has been heard and the will of the people has been heeded,” he added. He also referred to the violence in which hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building. He said that these kind of attempts to overturn the elections will never be successful. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and their spouses were also present during the inauguration ceremony. However, Donald Trump left for his residence and resort at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Lady Gaga sang the national anthem and Jennifer Lopez sang a patriotic song. Best pictures from Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony Photogallery at ETimesJoe Biden took oath as the 46th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony held in Washington, DC. He was administered the oath by Chief Justice John Roberts. Kamala Devi Harris, the first woman, African-American and Indian-American to hold the vice-presidency, was Also sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In his inaugural address, Joe Biden delivered a message of unity and hope while mentioning big challenges faced by the country from a coronavirus pandemic to deep political division. “This is America’s day. This is Democracy’s day. The day of history and hope,” he said. “Today, we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause — the cause of Democracy. The will of the people has been heard and the will of the people has been heeded,” he added. He also referred to the violence in which hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building. He said that these kind of attempts to overturn the elections will never be successful. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and their spouses were also present during the inauguration ceremony. However, Donald Trump left for his residence and resort at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Lady Gaga sang the national anthem and Jennifer Lopez sang a patriotic song.

Best pictures from Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony Photogallery - ETimes

World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate...World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate...

World leaders welcome Biden, eager for improved relations - MarketWatch

WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's administration unveiled a detailed Covid-19 roadmap Thursday to boost vaccinations and testing while centering scientific expertise, after the new US president warned during his inaugural speech the pandemic was entering its "deadliest period." WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's administration unveiled a detailed Covid-19 roadmap Thursday to boost vaccinations and testing while centering scientific expertise, after the new US president warned during his inaugural speech the pandemic was entering its "deadliest period."

As pandemic worsens, Biden unveils ambitious Covid-19 strategy

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel | 2021/01/21Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel | Taiwan News | 2021/01/21

There are lot of memorable moments from the Trumps' term in the White House, including the series of videos in which Melania Trump seemingly snubs Donald.There were a lot of these throughout the couple's four years in the White House.

Melania seemingly snubs Donald Trump in new viral video

Could Trump have pardoned himself and others in secret? Its possible, said former prosecutor Alonso.Could Trump have pardoned himself and others in secret? Its possible, said former prosecutor Alonso.

Now a private citizen, Donald Trump faces an uncertain legal future | Hindustan Times

On the world stage, the most significant stroke of the pen President Joe Biden used to start rebuilding U.S. climate policy after his inauguration was his formal declaration that the nation would rejoin the 2015 Paris climate agreement. The climate crisis, he said in his inauguration speech to a global audience, is one of several […]

The US Rejoins the Paris Agreement, but Rebuilding Credibility on Climate Action Will Take Time - Inside Climate News

He will have to appease the former president's supporters as well as progressives in his own party. He will have to appease the former president's supporters as well as progressives in his own party.

Biden wastes no time undoing Trump's work, but it's how he handles the future that will count | US News | Sky News

President Joe Biden issued three executive orders related to the pandemic on his first day in office.President Joe Biden issued three executive orders related to the pandemic on his first day in office.

Biden's coronavirus plan: ramp up vaccines and testing, open schools - Business Insider

The inauguration of President Joe Biden has given Americans a strange feeling. Everything seems ... normal? And that sensation that has been felt so rarely in recent years has people celebrating even the smallest, simplest things, as if they are an…The inauguration of President Joe Biden has given Americans a strange feeling. Everything seems ... normal? And that sensation that has been felt so rarely in recent years has people celebrating even the smallest, simplest things, as if they are an…

The White House website now recognizes climate change again

Joe Biden’s team had relentlessly criticised the Trump administration over its failure to adequately plan for the last mile of its Covid-19 response and get vaccines into people’s arms.Joe Biden’s team had relentlessly criticised the Trump administration over its failure to adequately plan for the last mile of its Covid-19 response and get vaccines into people’s arms.

Donald Trump’s wife left the East Wing with the lowest approval rating of all time for first ladies.Donald Trump’s wife left the East Wing with the lowest approval rating of all time for first ladies.

What Will Melania Trump’s Legacy Be? | Vanity Fair

PETALING JAYA, Jan 21 — American celebrity Chrissy Teigen is known in the world of social media for her outspokenness. This led to a Twitter feud with former United States president Donald Trump that saw him blocking her on the social media platform.  However, Teigen can possibly look...PETALING JAYA, Jan 21 — American celebrity Chrissy Teigen is known in the world of social media for her outspokenness. This led to a Twitter feud with former United States president Donald Trump that saw him blocking her on the social media platform.  However, Teigen can possibly look...

Celebrity Chrissy Teigen, hated by Trump, now followed on Twitter by US president’s official account | Showbiz | Malay Mail

President Joe Biden moved swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equit…President Joe Biden moved swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equit…

Biden rejoins Paris Agreement, reverses Trump immigration policies in first-day blitz

US 'was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance,' says president - Anadolu AgencyUS 'was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance,' says president - Anadolu Agency

Biden ends travel ban on Muslim countries

Newly sworn-in US President Joe Biden signed a suite of executive orders on the first day of his presidency, aiming to reverse the agenda of his predecessor and tackle what his team describes as the “four overlapping and compounding crises” facing America: COVID-19, the resulting economic crisis, climate change and racial inequality.Newly sworn-in US President Joe Biden signed a suite of executive orders on the first day of his presidency, aiming to reverse the agenda of his predecessor and tackle what his team describes as the “four overlapping and compounding crises” facing America: COVID-19, the resulting economic crisis, climate change and racial inequality.

‘Much to repair’: Biden begins reversing Trump agenda after historic inauguration day - InDaily

As Joe Biden was sworn in as U.S. 46th president, world leaders greeted his inauguration with a mixture of hope, relief and parting shots at Donald Trump. "We thought Trump was a bad joke, but five years later we realized he jeopardized nothing less than the world's most powerful democracy," Spain's prime minister said.

World leaders congratulate Biden, some take shots at Trump

Joe Biden faces multiple crises as he takes officeJoe Biden faces multiple crises as he takes office

Making America again - After the chaos of the Trump era, what can Joe Biden hope to achieve? | Briefing | The Economist

Washington, January 21 US President Joe Biden has said his predecessor Donald Trump has left him a "very generous" letter in the Oval Office before departing the White House. It is customary for outSays because it was private, I will not talk about it until I talk to him US President Joe Biden has said his predecessor Donald Trump has left him a "very generous" letter in the Oval Office before departing the White House.

Trump wrote a 'generous' letter before departing White House: Biden : The Tribune India

Donald Trump bucked tradition on his last day in office by not attending the inauguration, but he did leave a note for incoming President Joe Biden.Donald Trump bucked tradition on his last day in office by not attending the inauguration, but he did leave a note for incoming President Joe Biden.

Donald Trump Did Leave a Presidential Letter Behind for Joe Biden

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden recommitted the US to the Paris climate agreement. He’ll need to earn the world’s trust again after Donald Trump withdrew from the climate change accord.The US needs to take action to regain the world’s trust.

The US will rejoin the Paris climate agreement, but that was the easy part - The Verge