Donald Trump is roaring up to speed seven days from returning to the Oval Office, while Joe Biden seeks last-ditch hostage deals as his administration says goodbye in his last week in office.

US President Donald Trump defended his decision to grant full pardons to perpetrators of the 6 January Capitol Hill riots in his first full day in office. View on euronews

The aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires may become a fiscal nightmare for lawmakers as the new Congress attempts to address American's growing national debt.

President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosted an important reception on Capitol Hill to celebrate its relaunch, bringing together distinguished leaders from both sides of the aisle and from around the world in support of Israel.

JD Vance was on Monday sworn in as the Vice President of the United States at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Donald Trump on Monday took oath as the 47th President of the United States at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Former Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be sworn in as the vice president on Monday as the second Trump administration officially begins. Vance was picked by Trump to be his 2024 running mate last summer.

"On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump," the Louisiana Republican said in a statement. "The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter."

JD Vance has officially been sworn in as 50th Vice President of the United States. Vance took the oath of office just a minute before noon Monday using a family Bible dating back to his great-grandmother.

The House GOP majority was already tiny. As a Florida Republican resigns to join Team Trump, the party's troubles just got a little worse.

Scarborough played back footage of January 6 riot clashes with Capitol police in 2021 as he read aloud past quotes from ranking Republicans.