Trump Takes Down the US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control Treaty

Proud Boys member tied to Capitol riots leaves court

The FBI on Wednesday arrested a Florida-based member of the right-wing Proud Boys group on charges of storming the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago in a crowd of Donald Trump supporters challenging his election defeat, the Justice Department said.

Barely on the job, Biden signs executive actions

Newly sworn-in U.S. President Joe Biden got straight to work on Wednesday, signing a stack of executive actions from the Oval Office that undo some of his predecessor’s work, adding that former President Trump left him a “generous” letter. Gavino Garay reports.

Melania Trump Had Staffer Write Thank You Notes For Staff

Former first lady Melania Trump reportedly asked an employee to write thank you notes on her behalf. According to Business Insider, the notes were to be given to the White House staff that has served her the past 4 years. Sources told reporters that Melania asked the staffer to write the notes "in her voice". The staffer wrote approximately 80 notes that Melania then signed. During her farewell speech issued on Tuesday, Mrs. Trump said the last four years had been "unforgettable."

Biden signs executive actions aimed at dismantling Trump's policies

President Joe Biden signed a number of executive actions just hours after being sworn into office, many of which are aimed at dismantling former President Trump’s policies.

Clyburn reveals what Bush said about Trump and Biden at inauguration

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) says George W. Bush told him that Joe Biden was the only candidate that could have beaten former President Donald Trump.

On GPS: What to make of Pompeo's last minute moves

New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser joins Fareed to make sense of the outgoing Secretary of State’s flurry of eleventh hour foreign policy decisions.

Europe's week: Netherlands and Italy plunged into crisis, Pompeo snubbed by EU

Both the Dutch and Italian governments began to fray over separate scandals and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo realised he may not be so welcome in Europe any more.

Trump administration takes final swipes at China

The Trump administration took another swipe at China and its biggest firms on Thursday, imposing sanctions on officials and companies for alleged misdeeds in the South China Sea. It also imposed an investment ban on nine more Chinese firms for their alleged ties to the military. Flora Bradley-Watson reports.

US-Iran tensions: Pompeo alleges Iran new 'home base' of Al-Qaeda

US' Pompeo claims al-Qaeda established new base in Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says al-Qaeda has established a new home base in Iran.

WH press secretary vows transparency and honesty on first day

White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds the first press briefing of Joe Biden’s presidency vowing transparency and honesty.

Kaitlan Collins cracks up over CNN throwback video

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and John King share advice and a ‘90s throwback after Kaitlan Collins’ promotion to chief White House correspondent.

'I'll fire you on the spot': Biden tells staff to treat others with respect

During a swearing-in ceremony for White House staff, President Joe Biden told employees he’d fire them “on the spot” if he heard they treated others with disrespect.

Watch: US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden arrive at White House

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived at the White House on January 20. He was greeted by military members and a band with first lady Jill Biden by his side. Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as the US President and Vice President, respectively on Wednesday. Biden took oath as the 46th President of USA.

Watch: VP Kamala Harris enters Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Vice President of United States of America, Kamala Harris entered the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex for the first time as VP on January 20. She was accompanied by her husband Doug Emhoff and other family members. She made history on Wednesday after becoming the first female US Vice President. Joe Biden took oath on Jan 20 and become the new 46th President of the US.

Trump pardons Manafort and Stone

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued full pardons to his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, associate Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and the father of Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner. Bryan Wood reports.

Trump Pardons Manafort

Business Insider is reporting that President Donald Trump has pardoned his former campaign manager, Paul Manafort. Manafort was investigated by Robert Mueller during his probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 US election. Manafort was convicted of eight counts of tax and bank fraud. Manafort also later pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and another count of obstruction. A federal judge voided the plea deal after finding that he lied to prosecutors after agreeing to cooperate.

Trump grants clemency to 20 people

President Donald Trump on Tuesday (December 22) issued a flurry of pardons and commutations. His clemency list included two people convicted in the investigation into Russia's election interference and three former GOP lawmakers. Eve Johnson reports.

Trump plans to pardon Michael Flynn: source

U.S. President Donald Trump has told allies he plans to pardon his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday (November 24). Gloria Tso reports.

Europe 'not off the hook' with Biden on defence spending, says former NATO chief Rasmussen

EU Leaders may be relieved that Biden will do whatever it takes to restore traditional transatlantic ties but this doesn't mean that U.S. priorities will dramatically change. For Rasmussen, China, as rising power, is the biggest challenge.

Ellwood: Current UK-EU deal better than Canada or Australia

Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood says that the content of the UK-EU trade deal which has so far been agreed is “better than the Canadian deal” and “certainly outmatches anything to do with Australia”. The former foreign office minister said it is "really sad to learn that we're preparing to square up to a NATO ally" as trade talks between the UK and EU reach their final stage. Boris Johnson has signalled he would be willing to send Royal Navy boats to patrol British fishing waters if no deal is reached. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

NATO Foreign Ministers look to broaden scope for next decade

Speaking to Euronews, German Marshall Fund Vice President Ian Lesser, said NATO's original mission hasn't changed. "That's about countering Russia's very significant force posture and that's very meaningful for the alliance - that hasn't gone away.

US troops withdrawal: Afghan forces try to maintain calm in Achin

NATO has suggested ISIL remains a concern in Afghanistan and has promised to support the Afghan forces for the next four years.

Explainer: Who is Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny?

Alexei Navalny has become the most vocal and effective critic of Russia’s government and President Vladimir Putin. Rosanna Philpott explores what we know about him.

See Putin take part in traditional icy Epiphany dip

Russian President Vladimir Putin took a bracing dip at his suburban estate Novo-Ogaryovo on January 19 for an Orthodox Christian ritual which marks the feast of the Epiphany.

Why Vice President Kamala Harris described swearing-in three new senators as 'very weird'

Democrats took control of the Senate when three new members, Georgia’s Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, and California's Alex Padilla were sworn in.

Democrats take control of U.S. Senate

Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday when Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new members to give the party a narrow grip on both houses of Congress as well as the White House for the first time in a decade.

A proud Harris smiles as she swears in new senators in her new role

Vice President Kamala Harris swears in three new senators on the Senate floor.

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Says Donald Trump ‘Provoked’ Capitol Siege

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has delivered his most severe and public rebuke of President Donald Trump yet.