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Trump in 2026: Leader of the free world or lame duck president?
An unequal economy, rising unpopularity and visible cracks in the Republican coalition: the first year of Donald Trump's second term in office ended with the president on the defensive domestically. With the midterm elections approaching, can Trump hold his grip on power?
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The inauguration of Joe Biden
Fireworks above the White House at the end of the Inauguration day for US President Joe Biden in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2021
Fireworks are seen above the White House at the end of the Inauguration day for US President Joe Biden in Washington, DC. January 20, 2021
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden appear on the Blue Room Balcony as they and family members watch fireworks from the White House in Washington
US President Joe Biden (C L) hugs First Lady Jill Biden as they arrive at the White House in Washington, DC. January 20, 2021
US President Joe Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden along with their family walk up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House north gate January 20, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies
Former first lady Michelle Obama hugs members of the Biden family during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. January 20, 2021
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris arrive at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during Inauguration Day ceremonies
US President Joe Biden hugs his son Hunter Biden and First Lady Jill Biden after being sworn in during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington, DC
President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. January 20, 2021
President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. January 20, 2021
Joe Biden, flanked by incoming US First Lady Jill Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. January 20, 2021
Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. January 20,
Lady Gaga talks to President-elect Joe Biden and Jill Biden after singing the National Anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. January 20, 2021
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff arrive for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden during the 59th Presidential Inauguration
Security is set up along Pennsylvania Avenue before the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. January 20, 2021
People arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. January 20, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day ceremonies. January 20, 2021
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. January 20, 2021
Outgoing US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Marine One at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2021. He travels to his Mar-a-Lago golf club residence
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania make their way to board Marine One before departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 20
A "field of flags" is seen on the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden's swearing-in inauguration ceremony as the 46th US president in Washington, DC. January 18, 2021.
National Guard troops leave the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after rehearsals for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington. January 18, 2021
Workers install razor wire atop of fencing around the U.S. Capitol perimeter at sunset, in Washington. January 18, 2021
Stand-ins for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and Chief Justice of the United States stand on to the podium during a rehearsal for the 59th Presidential Inauguration
The U.S. Capitol building is prepared for the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden as the "Field of Flags" are illuminated on the ground on the National Mall
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