Donald Trump
Man arrested with gun, ammo at inauguration checkpoint
The man had shown unauthorised credentials at a checkpoint and was found to be carrying a handgun and 500 rounds of ammunition in his vehicle.
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Trump's America
Farewell @RealDonaldTrump, we knew you far too well
The world had never devoted so much time to the stream of consciousness of a non-Kardashian.
- by Dom Knight
Editorial
USA
Inauguration Day marks a welcome opportunity to reset - and relax
It is in Australia's interests to act swiftly and be ready to engage meaningfully with the Biden Administration from day one.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Social media
'Too angry, too political, too commercial': social media at tipping point
More regulation is coming for social media, but users are pushing the real agenda. Media savvy friends are becoming reluctant users of platforms and taking them off their phones.
- by Stephen Brook
Analysis
Western alliance
Is Morrison ready for a Biden administration?
After years of navigating the Trump relationship, the Australian government now needs to move on from the most divisive US president in history.
- by Anthony Galloway
Opinion
State Parliament
Riots, conspiracy theories and digital cowboys: welcome to 2021
2021 is shaping up to be a challenge for Victoria's opposition, while social media platforms may face a reckoning.
- by Jon Faine
Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'
"These men weren’t drunks who got rowdy — they were terrorists,” said Republican Senator Ben Sasse, who is likely to vote to convict Trump.
- by Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick
Capitol riot 'shaman' denied bail as a danger to community
Prosecutors alleged he was part of a plot to kidnap elected officials as Pelosi calls for criminal investigation of any congress member who aided the rioters.
- by Alanna Durkin Richer and Jacques Billeaud
Trump plans big farewell ceremony as Pence does all the work
Trump has requested a 21-gun salute at his red-carpet farewell on Inauguration Day but has no plans to pose for a photo with Biden.
- by Eli Stokols
James Murdoch condemns 'profound damage' wreaked by US news media
"Those outlets that propagate lies to their audience have unleashed insidious and uncontrollable forces that will be with us for years," he said.
- by Michael Koziol
Capitol Hill rioters included highly trained ex-military and police, some used 'bear spray'
At least 21 current or former members of the US military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near the Capitol riot.
- by Michael Biesecker, Jake Bleiberg and James Laporta