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

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

Supporters have high hopes for second Trump term

Trump's supporters traveled from across the country to celebrate his victory Sunday, waiting for hours in the rain and cold to enter the Capital One Arena in Washington. But tonight, Trump is not rallying on the campaign trail -- he's facing supporters who have high expectations for what he'll accomplish.

Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump gather before a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump gather before a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

Supporters here tell us they expect Trump to quickly bring down the cost of goods, close the border, and end the wars overseas.

Darrin Cummings, a 19-year-old, said he traveled to D.C. to witness the "greatest comeback in American history," saying his top priority is for Trump to end the war in Ukraine.

A group of women who traveled from North Carolina said they have "very high expectations" that Trump will return their lives to how they remember things were four years ago: cheaper and more peaceful.

A crowd of Trump fans even traveled from Canada, telling me they are hopeful that Trump can also "make Canada great again."

Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump gather before a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump gather before a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

Trump will now have to deal with the day-to-day burden of delivering on promises, while also responding to crises at home and around the world.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Village People perform at Trump rally

The Village People performed their hit 1978 song, "Y.M.C.A.," at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump, second right, greets members of the Village People before they perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, second right, greets members of the Village People before they perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

President-elect Donald Trump could be seen dancing with the performers during the song.

Members of the Village People, with President-elect Donald Trump, left, perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
Members of the Village People, with President-elect Donald Trump, left, perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, left, dances as the Village People perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, left, dances as the Village People perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump says he'll visit Los Angeles wildfire wreckage on Friday

Trump shared plans to travel to L.A. on Friday to survey the damage of wildfires that killed at least 27 people and scorched the largest urban area of California in at least 40 years.

Trump said he's praying for the survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires and will help rebuild the city "more beautiful" than ever before.

He also mentioned plans to help North Carolina hurricane survivors get "rocking and rolling," arguing they've been "treated very badly as a state."

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Musk says he plans 'significant changes'

Elon Musk, co-director of Trump's DOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government, stuttered a bit when he was invited onstage to discuss the program's plans.

Elon Musk reacts as President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
Elon Musk reacts as President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

"What matters going forward is to actually make significant changes, cement those changes and set the foundation for America to be strong for a century, for centuries, forever," said Musk, dressed in a black overcoat and tie that was dressier than his typical attire.

"This victory is the start, really," he said.