This oligarchy 'literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead,' the president said.

Trump largely spent Inauguration day focusing on a swift reorientation away from President Joe Biden's record .

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky was in attendance with his wife, Janet Jones. Trump has teased the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers star. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Gretzky to become the next prime minister of Canada.

The guest list includes some of America’s most influential tech billionaires and politicians as well as some foreign leaders and celebrities who have embraced Trump.

The first lady went patriotic at her husband’s swearing-in, wearing two U.S. fashion brands, while the new Cabinet stepped into the spotlight in sharp styles and fresh colors.

Donald Trump has said that he would be open to his billionaire ally Elon Musk or Oracle boss Larry Ellison buying the US arm of Chinese social video app TikTok from parent company ByteDance after granting it a 75-day reprieve on being banned in the US.

The world's richest man is strong supporter of right-wing politics, & made gestures today at a rally for Donald Trump's second inauguration that's caused controversy

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told Newsweek it would be "political malpractice" for Republicans to roll back President Biden's energy and climate legacy.

As Rachel Reeves woos the business elite in Davos, official figures showed the public sector racking up another £17.8bn of borrowing last month - even more than analysts had expected.

The actress, 52, moved to Malibu in 2014 along with husband Richard and her children, but is currently in London for work and has voiced her devastation at watching her the fires ravage California.

About 20,000 Trump supporters have gathered at Capital One Arena in Washington Monday afternoon, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to address the crowd later in the day. Trump is also expected to sign several executive actions at the area during his on-stage appearance.