Donald Trump Inauguration Live Updates: Newly Sworn-In President Vows To Reclaim Panama Canal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first global leaders to congratulate Donald Trump on his inauguration, expressing excitement for future collaboration and wishing him success in his new term. Modi emphasized the importance of US-India relations and working together for a brighter global future.

In a statement on X, Panama's Mulino rejected President Trump's comments on foreign interference in the Panama Canal, affirming the country’s principle of neutrality and asserting that the Canal remains under Panama's full control.

Plans are underway for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he will meet with US President Donald Trump. The leaders are expected to discuss topics such as the normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia, the nuclear threat posed by Iran, and developments surrounding the ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations.

King Charles privately congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th US president, with the message underscoring the strong bond between the US and the UK. While the King does not have immediate plans for a White House visit, there are possibilities for future state visits or a potential invitation for Trump to visit the UK.

President Donald Trump begins his second term with a unified government, as the Republican Party has regained control of the Senate, House of Representatives, and the White House. While extended periods of unified control were once more frequent, recent presidential administrations have typically experienced unified government only during their first two years in office, before the midterm elections. Here’s an overview of the frequency of unified government in recent years, as well as the instances of divided government, where control of the White House, Senate, and House is split between the two major political parties.