Monday, 27 January 2025

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Trump returns to the White House

Dear readers,

The countdown is over: on Monday, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. On his first day in office, the Republican leader declared a national emergency on the southern border, ended birthright citizenship and withdrew the U.S. from the WHO and Paris climate agreement. In total, Trump signed 41 executive orders, which experts say challenge the principles of the U.S. Constitution.

But it wasn't just this flurry of activity that made headlines. Melania Trump's inauguration outfit also raised eyebrows — specifically her wide-brimmed hat. The look quickly went viral, sparking broader discussion about what geopolitical message it may have been sending.

Meanwhile, in Gaza, the ceasefire agreement has facilitated the entry of essential aid. The cessation of fighting has also allowed Gazans like Mohamed al-Najjar to return home. In his case, however, all he found was rubble.

In other news, we spoke with neuroscientist Rafael Yuste about his work creating devices that can modify the human mind, talked with Jeremy Irons about his love for villains, and explored why no one in the U.S. appears to know who Robbie Williams is.

‌We hope you enjoy this selection of stories from EL PAÍS USA Edition.

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