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The Daily BeastTrump Really Is Renaming the Gulf of Mexico on Day 1 of MAGA 2.0
Part of Donald Trump’s long list of day one executive orders is a pair of controversial name changes. Trump is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” and revert Alaska’s Mt. Denali back to its previous name of Mount McKinley, the New York Post reported. A preview of the orders said the immediate change is to honor “American greatness.”
- BuzzFeed
Melania Trump's Inauguration Day Hat Is Going Absolutely Viral For A Very Specific Reason
(Annie) aka Melania, are you OK?
- ABC News
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible as he took the oath of office during his inauguration on Monday. First lady Melania Trump stood next to the president holding two Bibles, but the 47th president of the United States didn't place his hand on either as he raised his right hand to take the presidential oath, which Chief Justice John Roberts issued. Melania Trump was holding her husband's personal Bible, which was given to him by his mother, and the Lincoln Bible that President Abraham Lincoln used to take the oath of office in 1861.
- The Canadian Press
Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden pardoned his siblings and their spouses on his way out of the White House, saying Monday that his family had been “subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics.”
- CNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
- Glamour
Ivanka Trump's Custom Oscar de la Renta Pre-Inauguration Dress Has Already Caused a Commotion
Welcome to the next four years.
- BuzzFeed
Bernie Sanders's Face During Donald Trump's Inauguration Is Going Viral
Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
- The Daily Beast
Bill and Hillary Clinton Share a Snarky Reaction to Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Bill and Hillary Clinton were less than impressed by Donald Trump’s inaugural speech, a fact which they made clear with subtle snark. The address that followed Trump’s swearing-in on Monday was tinged with vindication. The new president slammed the previous administration, declared that God saved him from an assassin’s bullet, and vowed to usher in a new “golden age” in America. Asked what his reaction to the speech was, former President Clinton told CNN, “I think you can figure it out for yours
- The Daily Beast
Harry and Meghan Divorce Allegations Make a ‘Bad Time Worse,’ Friend Says
Friend questions Vanity Fair’s “divorce” story The brutal Harry and Meghan divorce allegations in this week’s bombshell Vanity Fair article have made “a bad time worse” for the couple, an old friend of Harry’s who still lives in the U.K. has told The Daily Beast. The storied publication made an astonishing claim that a member of Meghan’s team spoke to publishers regarding her writing a book about divorce if she were to split from Harry.
- HuffPost
'That's Just Weird': GOP Lawmaker Shamed Over 'Creepy' Nickname For Trump
Rep. Byron Donalds had an odd way of describing the president-elect.
- Business Insider
Elon Musk's DOGE hit with 3 lawsuits just minutes after Trump becomes president
Three separate lawsuits allege that DOGE violates the transparency rules of a 1972 law.
- Hello!
Call the Midwife star Daniel Laurie has a very famous dad – and you'll definitely recognise him
Call the Midwife star Daniel Laurie is famous in his own right for playing Reggie Jackson in the hit BBC period drama – but did you know that he has a very well-known dad?
- HuffPost
Elon Musk’s ‘Odd-Looking’ Salute Stuns CNN Anchors
A hand gesture from the billionaire Trump ally drew questions.
- Hello!
Princess Charlotte just got dethroned as the most stylish celebrity child
Princess Charlotte has just been knocked off the best dressed list of celebrity children! Find out who has taken her spot. Also on the list is Harper Beckham, Stormi Webster, Saint West and more.
- Reuters
Canadian dollar jumps as Canada avoids immediate U.S. tariffs
The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near 5-week high against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as the prospect of U.S. trade tariffs grew less imminent and a Bank of Canada survey showed that firms are beginning to anticipate improved activity. The loonie was trading 1.1% higher at 1.4325 per U.S. dollar, or 69.81 U.S. cents, after touching its strongest intraday level since Dec. 17 at 1.4262. Donald Trump will issue a broad trade memo that stops short of imposing new tariffs on his first day in office but directs federal agencies to evaluate U.S. trade relationships with China, Canada and Mexico, an official said.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Makes Odd Remark About Elon Musk’s Familiarity With Pennsylvania Voting Machines
Donald Trump made a peculiar comment about Pennsylvania voting “computers” during an ode to Elon Musk at his pre-inauguration rally. During a loved-up nod to his “first buddy” before 20,000 fans at Sunday’s rally, Trump was taking swipes at Russia and China, and talking about the tech mogul getting a rocket into space. Trump then detoured into Musk’s influence on the 2024 presidential election.
- The Daily Beast
Lindsey Graham Berates CBS Host for Tough Questions: ‘Worry About Reporting the News Fairly’
Republican senator and Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham blasted CBS Face the Nation’s Margaret Brennan after she questioned him on the incoming Trump administration’s threats against journalists. Brennan had been interrogating Graham on whether he endorsed Kash Patel to become the next FBI director despite several questions raised by US lawyers and national security veterans who have worked with him. When the CBS host asked Graham whether he would be asking Patel about his threats against journa
- The Hockey News - Boston Bruins
Bruins Superstar Gets Benched Vs. Senators: Here's Why
The Bruins benched their star player against the Senators.
- Global News
John Bolton on what Trump might want from Canada
John Bolton was once one of Donald Trump's closest advisers. And to deal effectively with the new American president, Bolton warns Canada should not only focus on border security spending.
- GOBankingRates
I’m a Retired Boomer: Here Are 6 Things I No Longer Buy Because They’re a Waste of Money
The best part of retiring is spending your time and money how you want to. Whether that includes traveling the world or playing a couple extra rounds of golf each month, you have flexibility during...