First Lady Melania Trump was absolutely thrilled to be in attendance at her husband President Donald Trump's inauguration at the weekend.

She's first female campaign manager to win a presidency, the spin doctor who pitched "alternative facts" and the pollster who intends to win ladies over.

COMMENT: Not even a week into Trump's presidency, it's crystal clear that US citizens are now dealing with a fascist regime, writes Rachel Stewart.

Insiders tell of the new President Trump's rage and the pressure placed on key aides as tumult marks first days of a new era.

President Trump has officially declared the day of his inauguration a national day of patriotism.

When Donald Trump delivered a major blow to female reproductive rights, there wasn't a single woman standing in his way.

Businesses bearing Donald Trump's name face an increased risk from criminal gangs or terrorists, security experts have warned.

COMMENT: Criticising the US President is one thing. Bullying his 10-year-old son is another. Can we leave Barron Trump out of it?

The Secret Service is investigating a burlesque dancer after she tweeted that she hoped someone would be 'kind enough' to assassinate President Trump.

To Donald Trump's team and supporters, the truth isn't so black-and-white, and it doesn't seem to matter.

Trump wages war against the media amid protests over his presidency.

Millions of women gathered in Washington and in cities around the country and the world to mount a roaring rejoinder to the inauguration of Trump.

Britain's PM Theresa May gave an important speech last week, just three days before the inauguration of Donald Trump.

COMMENT: The new US President is off to a chaotic start, writes Nicola Lamb.

"It was the floor coverings." That's how President Trump's minders are explaining the vast swathes of empty space at his inauguration.

On his first full day in office, President Donald Trump visits the CIA headquarters and calls out the media for the portrayal of his big day.

COMMENT: The combination of homage to Kennedy and subversion of his liberal internationalist vision tells you a lot about what Trump's presidency is going to look like, writes Noah Feldman.

After a women's rights march in Auckland yesterday, hundreds of thousands of women have poured into Washington to do the same.

Donald Trump has been sworn as the 45th president of the US, after which he delivered a dark but ambitious speech promising to end "American carnage".

Donald Trump has angrily batted away suggestions that he is trying to get top-secret security clearance for his children, describing it as "a typically false news story".

The internet is having a field day with this spectacularly awkward gift exchange between Melania Trump and Michelle Obama. Michelle's face said it all.

Donald Trump has been sworn in as 45th President of the United States. Here's how the internet reacted to his big day.

OPINION: Trump has surrounded himself with people who are not fit for the job.

The effort to impeach President Donald John Trump is already underway.

Kiwi women will take to the streets today, to add their voices to international calls for Donald Trump to stop the hate his election campaign sparked.

Every new US President has the right to start with the good will of opponents and critics.

COMMENT: If there's one thing we can probably all agree on, it's that the slogan "love trumps hate" turned out to be about as useful as tits on a bull.

COMMENT: Obama's farewell speech last weekend was a model of professionalism in references to the incoming President.

The presidency is among America's most exclusive clubs. Its members' every decision, speech, interview and now tweet are reported around the globe.

While almost all eyes are on the Capitol, the most action occurs during the frantic residence changeover two miles away.