By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader’s legacy. The prayer by a Michigan pastor heavily cited King’s seminal … Continued
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Getting humans to Mars has long been an obsession for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. On Monday, that project got a full endorsement from the newly sworn-in president. During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump promised he would … Continued
By DAVID BAUDER A presidential inauguration is traditionally a symbol of the traditions that bind Americans together. Mainstream media coverage of the event on Monday provided many reminders of what keeps people apart. On the Martin Luther King Day holiday, … Continued
Bridging legacy with action was the theme of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul on Monday, with several speakers noting how the past can serve to inspire positive change … Continued
Minnesota’s U.S. senator and 2020 presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar delivered opening remarks at Monday’s inauguration of President Donald Trump, with a focus on democracy, finding common ground and the power of the people. As chair of the bipartisan inauguration committee, … Continued
By Steve Padilla, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Eagle-eyed watchers of President Trump’s inauguration noticed that he kept his left hand at his side and did not place it on the Bible held by First Lady Melania Trump as he took … Continued