Tuesday briefing: Trump takes office

Trump takes office vowing that “America’s decline is over”

Donald Trump completed his remarkable return to power yesterday, as he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

Trump declared in his speech that “America’s golden age begins now.” Opening title He was delivered at the Capitol, shortly after he was sworn in. As he did eight years ago, Trump painted a bleak picture of a country on its knees that only he can revive.

“From this moment on, America’s decline is over,” he said. Follow our live updates from Inauguration Day.

In his speech, Trump pledged to immediately declare a national emergency on the border with Mexico and send the army to guard it. (More on that below). He said he would end government programs that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.

He also said he would rename the Gulf of Mexico “America’s Gulf” and promised to seize the Panama Canal. “We’re bringing it back,” he said.

Firsts Day: Trump (78 years old) became the oldest person ever to be inaugurated as President of the United States, surpassing that Joe Biden, who was five months younger when he was sworn in four years ago. Trump also became the second US president to regain the White House after being defeated for re-election, joining Grover Cleveland. He is the first criminal to hold this position.

Recent actions: Biden issued A last-minute wave of pre-emptive pardons To protect people who might be targeted by Trump’s promised “retaliation” campaign. He also pardoned five members of his family.

Pronunciations: Trump spoke more than 2,800 words during his inauguration speech. here Most used.

First family: Trump’s relatives return to Washington with more support — and a much better understanding How to use their soft power.

Trump’s first action: immigration crackdown

President Trump moved quickly after the inauguration Closing a government program Created by the Biden administration that allowed immigrants to use an app to secure an appointment to enter the United States

The immigrants were shocked They found a devastating message on their phones: “Current appointments have been cancelled.” Trump also promised to deport millions of people living in the United States The country is without permission and plans to involve the military in security on the US border with Mexico. His team said he would sign 10 executive orders cracking down on immigration and immigrants.

Here’s what Trump set his sights on in the first hours of his presidency:

climate: The White House said Trump would do so The United States withdraws from the Paris Agreementthe agreement between almost all countries to combat climate change.

commerce: Trump Tariffs were not imposed immediately on imported products, but his aides said he would issue an order directing federal agencies to begin studying a broad list of measures that could eventually lead to taxes on goods coming from China, Canada, Mexico and other countries in the coming months.

For more: Here’s a list of Other procedures It is expected to take.

Gazans returned to their homes amid the rubble as the ceasefire held

The Palestinians started And inspect the damage to their homes Yesterday, they were able to salvage what they could from under the rubble, while the Israelis were impatiently awaiting news about the health of the three recently released hostages.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which entered into force on Sunday, is still holding. more than 630 aid trucks entered Gaza On the first day of the ceasefire, according to the United Nations, it was the largest handover operation since the start of the war more than 15 months ago.

Yesterday, Palestinians celebrated the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of the three Israelis who were reunited with their families. The trade was the first of what is hoped to be a series of… Weekly swaps During the next five weeks. We have updates here.

What’s the next step: If the agreement holds, a total of 33 of the approximately 100 remaining hostages, dead and alive, and more than 1,000 Palestinians held in Israel will be released.

analysis: The war is not over yet, and the three-stage ceasefire agreement is very fragile. Writes Stephen Erlanger, former Jerusalem bureau chief.

To stay hydrated in arid climates, prairie rattlesnakes have developed an easy (and endearing) solution: a literal thirst trap.

Scientists have observed that rattlesnakes coil themselves into pancakes to collect rain. The snakes can then drink water from their flattened bodies, and even take sips from their neighbors, adding to the evidence of their social nature. Read more.

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The center of the universe may be in Java

When planning a trip to Indonesia, many travelers focus on Bali. But on the island of Java, Yogyakarta is quietly striving to become a spiritual centre.

Yogyakarta is home to some of the world’s greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples and a thriving food scene that includes roadside warung restaurants. The Cosmic Axis, built by the 18th Sultanate, will be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. This part of the city is a mixture of pagan, Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic details and beliefs that place Yogya at the center of the spiritual universe. The city cannot be easily analyzed, Making it great for several days of exploring.

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