Trump Skipped the Long-Standing Tradition of Placing His Hand on the Bible During His Swearing In
J.D. Vance placed his hand on the Bible during the oath. So, why didn't Trump?
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John Fetterman Wore Shorts and a Hoodie to Trump's Inauguration, and Also Everywhere Else
John Fetterman's hoodies have become a signature part of his overall ensemble.
Donald Trump Has Withdrawn the U.S. From the WHO, but What Does That Mean?
The order was one of several actions President Trump took immediately after taking office.
What's the Real Difference Between the Roman Salute and Nazi Salute?
Elon Musk made what appeared to be a fascist gesture at President Trump's inauguration rally.
What Does It Mean To Pardon Your Family? A Look at Biden’s Final Presidential Order
The former president also pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci and House Committee members that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Not to Be Outdone by Her Husband, Melania Trump Has Also Dropped Her Own Meme Coin
"The $MELANIA 'memecoin' does not match their reported tokenomics with 89 percent being held by a single wallet."
Black Flag Spotted at President Trump's Inauguration — What Does It Symbolize?
"Who knows what the black-and-white flag on the front left of the limousine that Trump and Biden ride in represents?"
The Village People Didn't Endorse Trump, but the Two Appear to Be Major Fans of Each Other — Why?
Maybe Trump likes "Y.M.C.A." so much because it can so smoothly be interchanged with M-A-G-A?
Donald Trump's Inauguration Was Moved Indoors Days Before the January 2025 Event
Donald Trump's inauguration for his second term is indoors.
Trump's Executive Orders Have Some Power, but They Can Definitely Be Overturned
Executive orders can be overturned by Congress and the Supreme Court.
Preemptive Pardons: Are They Legal, and How Have Presidents Used Them in History?
Preemptive pardons: a controversial presidential power with a history of sparking debates and reshaping justice.
Donald Trump Is the 45th and 47th President, and It's Become a Meme on the Right
The meme is a rallying cry for Trump supporters.
Some People Believe the Secret Service Use Fake Hands to Conceal Weapons
There's a running conspiracy that the Secret Service uses fake hands.
The January 6th Committee Members Received Pardons From Joe Biden — Who Is on the List?
"These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing."
Joe Biden Pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci and Others Ahead of His White House Exit
Trump spoke out against those who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Inauguration Day Is Here — What Time Does President Trump Get Sworn in for His Second Term?
Donald Trump's second inauguration is set to begin at noon EST.
The Donald Trump Meme Coin, $TRUMP, Can Be Purchased on This Trading Platform
"Is this real life???"
Kristi Noem Has Built an Impressive Net Worth Throughout Her Political Career
Noem participated in confirmation hearings for her nomination as President Donald Trump's U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security on Jan. 17.
Georgia State Senator Colton Moore Was Arrested While Trying to Enter the House
Colton Moore was arrested after violating his ban from the House chamber.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio's Net Worth Is Lower Than You Might Think
Rubio's net worth stems from a single real estate investment.
Is Donald Trump Buying TikTok? Inside the Talks That Could Change Everything
President Donald Trump has expressed interest in saving TikTok from being banned — would he go as far as buying it to save it?
Does Trump Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Have Kids? A Closer Look at Her Personal Life
Trump's Attorney General nominee has maintained that she will keep the department independent.
Inside Pam Bondi's Net Worth Following Her Tenure As Florida's Attorney General
Pam Bondi was nominated for United States attorney general.
Pam Bondi’s Engagement Ring Is Massive Enough to Steal Any Spotlight
True to Trump’s fashion, we can only describe her ring as "huge."
Pam Bondi Supports Catholics in Senate Hearing — But Does She Follow the Faith?
Pam Bondi said she will look into whether the FBI has been unfairly targeting Catholic churches and people.
Sen. Tim Kaine Accused Pete Hegseth of Cheating on His Wife, but Did He?
The allegations are one part of the case Democrats are building against his nomination.
Michelle Obama Is Not Attending Donald Trump's Inauguration, but Do We Know Why?
She has been absent from several high profile events in recent days.
Pam Bondi Appears at Senate Confirmation Hearing — When Will the Vote Take Place?
The Senate will vote on Pam Bondi after her confirmation hearing for attorney general.
Michelle Obama's Recent Absence from Public Events Fuels Speculation About Her Health
In January 2025, searches for "Is Michelle Obama sick?" skyrocketed.
Pete Hegseth Is Likely to Be Confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a Senate Vote
Hegseth seems likely to be confirmed by the Senate.
Will Cain Married His College Sweetheart After Rekindling Their Romance
Will's journey from college heartbreak to marrying his sweetheart, Kathleen, proves that second chances can lead to the love of a lifetime.
The Trump Mushroom Statue Came and Went but Made a Lasting Impression
The Trump mushroom statue didn’t stick around for long, with sources saying it was "disposed of" within 24 hours.
Pete Hegseth's Fox Salary Exposed: Leaving Millions Behind for Defense Secretary Job
Taking on the role of the Secretary of Defense will require Pete to willingly take a multi-million dollar pay cut.
A National Tragedy? Here's Why Trump's Inauguration Will Have Flags at Half-Mast
"The Democrats are all 'giddy' about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at 'half-mast' during my Inauguration."
Carrie Underwood's Politics Questioned Due to Trump Inauguration Performance
Carrie Underwood will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
JD Vance's Joke About "Skipping the Inauguration" Triggers Severe Backlash and Criticism
"Hopefully everyone is cool with me skipping the inauguration so I can go to the national title game," JD Vance wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Bing Crosby’s Palm Springs Home Tied to JFK and Marilyn Monroe’s Affair
It's on the market for $5 million.
Carter Center Apparently Crops Donald Trump out of a Funeral Photo They Shared to Socials
"Nothing quite like a Southern insult."
What Happened to Billy Carter? The Disease That Haunted and Killed Jimmy Carter's Family
All of Jimmy Carter's siblings and his father died of the same disease.
Michelle Obama Missed Jimmy Carter's Funeral Because She's in Hawaii on Vacation
The former First Lady is on an extended vacation and had a scheduling conflict.
Was Jimmy Carter a Nuclear Engineer? Unpacking the Details of His Naval Career
To date, Jimmy is the only U.S. president to have ever worked directly on a nuclear reactor meltdown.
Jimmy Carter Led a Relatively Humble Life, but What Was His Net Worth?
Carter led a modest life, but managed to accumulate some wealth anyway.
Is Justin Trudeau the Son of Fidel Castro? This Is One out of Pocket Conspiracy Theory
"Castro had good hair, the ‘father’ didn’t, Justin has good hair, and has become a Communist just like Castro."
Gerald Ford Had Four Children, One of Whom Became a Hollywood Star
Steve Ford recently made headlines for delivering a eulogy for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, written by his father.
Why Did Michelle Obama Miss Former President Jimmy Carter's State Funeral?
"Mrs. Obama sends her thoughts and prayers to the Carter family."
Jimmy Carter Is Receiving a State Funeral, but His Body Will Be Buried in Georgia
Carter's casket will make its final stop in Georgia.
L.A. Residents Are Outraged Over Mayor Karen Bass's Africa Trip Amid Wildfires
Bass has received criticism for not being on the ground during a crisis.
Trump Wants to Rename the Gulf of Mexico, but Why Does It Have That Name in the First Place?
Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico, and it turns out he might be able to.
Amy Carter's Husband Is in a Wheelchair in 2025 — Here's What We Know About the Reason
Jay Kelly is in a wheelchair, but the exact reason remains a mystery.
Why Did Denzel Washington Get the Presidential Medal of Freedom? He and Hillary Clinton Were Among the Recipients
Denzel was among 19 recipients who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden in 2025.