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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Last updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:03AM GMT
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 to meet with Johnson, Thune on 1st full day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, Trump's first full day in office, multiple sources told ABC News.

The meetings are expected to take place separately at the White House and will mark one of Trump's first meetings as president.

It comes as the president-elect pushes his party to pass sweeping legislation on the border, energy and taxes. The meeting with Thune also comes as the Senate considers Trump's Cabinet nominees.

Offices for the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader declined to comment.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Guard troops will wear special patch at inauguration

When thousands of National Guard forces and law enforcement officers locked down Washington during racial protests and the Jan. 6 riot four years ago, the blur of camouflage and helmets made it nearly impossible to tell the difference between cops and troops.

Violent rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
Violent rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.

This year's inauguration will be different.

National Guard leaders have authorized the use of a special shoulder patch with the Guard motto "Always Ready, Always There," to ensure that people coming to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday will know who is who.

An Army National Guard soldier displays an American flag and the distinctive patch worn by personnel supporting the upcoming inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 14, 2025.
An Army National Guard soldier displays an American flag and the distinctive patch worn by personnel supporting the upcoming inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 14, 2025.

"It is to make sure it's easier to identify who's participating for the National Guard," said Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard II, adjutant general of the Washington, D.C., Guard. The patch, he added, will "connect each of the participants from the National Guard back to the mission set, back to what they're doing and the importance of participating in this peaceful transition."

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump arrives at private party at Virginia golf course

Trump and his family arrived at his golf course - Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia - for a closed reception with a who's who of allies.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sterling, Va.

Guests include cabinet nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem and Lee Zeldin.

Trump and his family will then view fireworks at 9 p.m. from a viewing balcony.

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Jan 19, 2025, 12:21 AM GMT

Trump lands in Virginia

The Special Air Mission plane carrying President-elect Donald Trump and his family has landed in Virginia at Washington Dulles International Airport.

President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump, walk off an Air Force Special Mission airplane as they arrive at Dulles International Airport on Jan. 18, 2025, in Dulles, Va.
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump, walk off an Air Force Special Mission airplane as they arrive at Dulles International Airport on Jan. 18, 2025, in Dulles, Va.