Nearly all of DC shut down for Trump’s inauguration. So why was there no designated survivor?

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Nearly all of DC shut down for Trump’s inauguration. So why was there no designated survivor?

Monday's ceremony saw historic safety protections. But no designated survivor was named, raising questions as to why.

January 22, 2025

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Trump ‘articulated a playbook,’ experts say of his policy-oriented inaugural address

President Trump's second inaugural address was a policy-oriented message "of hope and unity," experts said.

January 21, 2025

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Senate panel advances Noem nomination for Homeland Security secretary

A Senate committee cleared President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a bipartisan vote, paving the way for a Senate floor vote. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) by a 13-2 vote. The vote in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental [...]

January 20, 2025

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Colleges, educational groups offer advice for Inauguration Day ‘anxiety,’ trips to DC for Trump swearing-in

Colleges and educational groups across the country are gearing up for President-elect Trump's Inauguration Day by offering students mental health advice or a trip to Washington, D.C.

January 20, 2025

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Carrie Underwood’s journey to Trump Inauguration from ‘American Idol’ champ

Carrie Underwood will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20.

January 20, 2025

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Coldest Inauguration Day in 40 years expected as polar vortex invades America

President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration will mark the coldest presidential ceremony in more than 40 years. Washington is forecast to have temperatures struggling to reach the mid-20s, along with gusty winds.

January 19, 2025

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Trump inauguration on alert for lone wolf attacks: how to spot a bad actor

An expert weighed in on what law enforcement keep an eye on to spot potential lone wolf attackers during the Inauguration festivities for President-elect Trump.

January 19, 2025

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Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be raised on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, despite the 30-day mourning period for Jimmy Carter's death.

January 19, 2025

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Children exposed to higher fluoride levels found to have lower IQs, study reveals

New research shows a "significant association" between higher fluoride exposure and lower children’s IQ scores, as the water fluoridation debate continues.

January 18, 2025