Pres. Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda after inauguration

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.

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Trump returns to power in historic inauguration
Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world gathered into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to watch power transfer peacefully from Democratic former President Joe Biden to his Republican successor, Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump returned from a campaign-style rally at a Washington, D.C., arena to the White House to sign more executive orders, including a sweeping one that pardoned those convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Earlier after taking the oath of office and events at the Capitol, Trump spoke to a roaring crowd at Capital One Arena, where he also signed several executive orders.

Now that he's finished signing the orders, Trump is attending several inaugural balls.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests

From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump plane takes off

The Special Air Mission plane carrying President-elect Donald Trump and his family has taken off from Florida and is en route to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration events.

A U.S. government airplane carrying President-elect Donald Trump takes off from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, Jan. 18, 2025.
A U.S. government airplane carrying President-elect Donald Trump takes off from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, Jan. 18, 2025.

He is expected to land at Washington Dulles International Airport later this evening.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Inauguration security team updates security perimeter

The Presidential Inauguration Security Team said Saturday that it has updated a lot of the security perimeter that was in place for the inauguration.

The focus will now be on the U.S. Capitol and Capital One Arena.

The screens on the mall have been removed, so there will be no way to view the swearing-in ceremony from the mall.

It also said there will be no parade on Pennsylvania Avenue. Rather, there will be a "standard motorcade" from Capital One Arena to the White House.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump, family board plane to DC

President-elect Donald Trump, his wife, Melania Trump, and their son Barron boarded the Special Air Mission plane that will take them to Washington, D.C.

President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania and Barron, waves as they board an Air Force Special Mission airplane on Jan. 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla., enroute to Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, with Melania and Barron, waves as they board an Air Force Special Mission airplane on Jan. 18, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla., enroute to Washington.

The president-elect did not walk by the press area on the tarmac but gave a wave as he entered the plane.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

A look back at Trump's 1st inauguration

When Donald Trump takes the oath as the 47th president at Monday's inauguration, comparisons undoubtedly will be made to his memorable address from eight years ago.

President Donald Trump delivers Inaugural Address.

In 2017, after being sworn in, Trump began his presidency with a dark speech laden with hard conservative rhetoric that not only echoed his 2016 campaign but would set the stage for his first term.

From a mention about "American carnage" to a fight over the crowd size, take a look back at Trump's first inauguration here.