Was he the aberration, Trump the new norm?

In his inaugural address four years ago, President Joe Biden portrayed former President Donald Trump’s tumultuous tenure as an aberration and his own election as a return to political norms. “Much to repair. Much to restore. Much to heal,” Biden had declared in 2021, sun splashing on his face as he stood on the West…

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Amazon gives $1 million to Trump inauguration fund

Amazon is donating $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund and the company will air the event on its Prime Video service, an Amazon spokesperson said on Thursday. The Prime Video represents an in-kind donation worth another $1 million, the spokesperson said. The donations were first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Amazon joins another…

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Trump to ring New York Stock Exchange bell Thursday

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump has landed another prestigious – albeit short-term – gig. The former and future president will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to mark the start of the day’s trading, according to a source familiar with his plans. It will be Trump’s first time ringing…

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Taylor Swift, Beyonce make list

The most powerful women in the world — as deemed by Forbes — have been revealed. With the release of their female-specific 2024 Power List, the magazine has crowned 100 women the ultimate global players. Among the ranks are musicians, moguls, and world leaders, their combined powers a priceless example for the next generation of…

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Live updates of White House transition talks

He’s not moving in just yet, but President-elect Donald Trump is returning briefly to the White House on Wednesday. Trump will meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office just one week after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to win a second term as president. The meeting between the outgoing president and his successor…

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