Orders, memorandums and proclamations: What's the difference, and what to know
On his first day back in the Oval Office, Donald Trump issued 51 executive orders, 12 memorandums and four proclamations, according to the White House website.
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Read the full text of Trump's inaugural address
President Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time Monday in the United States Capitol Rotunda. Here’s the full text of what he said in his speech:
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Trump grants pardon to about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office pardoning about 1,500 defendants who were involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State
Former Florida Senator Marco Rubio became the first Donald Trump cabinet official when he was confirmed by the Senate on Monday.
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What Kamala Harris is doing first after leaving vice presidency
After President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, former Vice President Kamala Harris traveled back to California on a flight operated by an all-female U.S. Air Force crew.