Timeline of United States history (2010–present)

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This section of the timeline of United States history includes major events from 2010 to the present.

Contents

2010s

Presidency of Barack Obama

Presidency of Donald Trump

President Barack Obama meets with Donald Trump before his inauguration

2020s

Presidency of Joe Biden

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