Inauguration Day may be one of the coldest in US history When Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on Monday in Washington, DC, it is likely to be one of the coldest Inauguration Days in the country's history - prompting an 11th-hour decision to move the swearing-in inside. 01/17/2025 - 6:09 am | View Link
What happens on Trump's Inauguration Day? Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history. 01/17/2025 - 4:57 am | View Link
Trump Plans a Day One ‘Shock and Awe’ Campaign. Here’s What’s in Store. He is expected to sign a flurry of executive orders to cut down the legacy of President Joe Biden’s administration. 01/16/2025 - 6:01 pm | View Link
Here's how to stream Inauguration Day and host a fabulous party Make patriotic cupcakes topped with Donald Trump and JD Vance flags to serve to guests. These flag appetizer toothpicks are perfect for bakeries, parties or any gathering where you want to add a special decorative touch. These Republican elephant cupcake toppers, $14.99 at Walmart, include 24 paper cutouts and stickers. 01/16/2025 - 5:19 am | View Link
NBA on MLK Day 2025: Schedule of games & how to watch The NBA continues its tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 8 games on Monday, Jan. 20. 01/15/2025 - 9:06 am | View Link
The Origins of International Holocaust Remembrance Day In 2005, the United Nations declared January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In the resolution, it is stated that every member of the UN should honor the six million Jews as well as those members of other minorities who perished in the Nazi genocide, and to develop educational programs about this history to help prevent such atrocities in the future. 01/15/2025 - 8:04 am | View Website
Pearl Harbor Attack, December 7, 1941 The policy of the “three alls” was the order of the day: “kill all, burn all, loot all.” Cities who resisted, like Nanjing in 1937, suffered the consequences, with Japanese troops slaughtering hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians. 01/15/2025 - 7:28 am | View Website
The End of World War II 1945 On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end. As the news of Germany’s surrender reached the rest of the world, joyous crowds gathered to celebrate in the streets, clutching newspapers that declared Victory in Europe (V-E Day). Later that year, US President Harry S. Truman announced Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. 01/15/2025 - 5:12 am | View Website
D-Day and the Normandy Campaign D-Day. Initially set for June 5, D-Day was delayed due to poor weather. With a small window of opportunity in the weather, Eisenhower decided to go—D-Day would be June 6, 1944. Paratroopers began landing after midnight, followed by a massive naval and aerial bombardment at 6:30 a.m. American forces faced severe resistance at Omaha and Utah ... 01/15/2025 - 1:59 am | View Website
Full-day Itinerary (recommended) A full day at the Museum allows you to see all of our soaring pavilions and enjoy one of our incredible add-on experiences. Follow different perspectives of the American experience in World War II, from the treacherous islands of the Pacific and the dogged days in Europe to the crucial efforts at home and the postwar impacts. 01/14/2025 - 10:00 am | View Website
Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST today (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.
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On Jan. 18, 1996, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson after less than two years of marriage.
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Donald Trump is the biggest crybaby in the world. He now wants to punish Comcast because Seth Meyers made fun of him.
Imagine being one of those who voted for Trump because of “free speech”?♂️
— Republicans Against Trumpism (@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social) January 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Completely appropriate response, Seth:
SETH MEYERS: It has come to my attention that sometimes people who do not care for me get stuck watching my show.
At her Friday confirmation hearing as Trump’s pick for DHS secretary, Gov. Kristi Noem made rambling remarks suggesting she has good working relationships with her state’s tribes:
NOEM: I offered to train federal law enforcement officers, BIA officers, but also their tribal police in South Dakota, at no cost to our tribes.
Someone remind this pair of clowns that Trump and Melania didn't have the courtesy to attend Biden's inauguration. Watters was already being roasted for the hypocrisy after comments he made on his show this Wednesday about Michelle Obama refusing to attend Orange Julius' inauguration.
This Thursday Watters brought on Trumper Kid Rock to pile on and complain about how disrespectful the angry Black woman was being for not attending:
WATTERS: So is this your first inauguration?
ROCK: No.
Unsurprisingly, a corrupted politician will meet with another corrupted politician—birds of a feather and all of that. But thirsty grifter NYC Mayor Eric Adams might be hoping for a pardon from the convicted felon since he is facing a five-count federal indictment. And Adams is traveling to Mar-a-Lago at the taxpayers' expense.
Donald has previously expressed interest in pardoning Adams.