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, 11:11 PM GMT

Trump, Vance families look on as parade passes in review

The Trump and Vance families are all gathered together watching as the parade rolls on in Capital One Arena.

Vance's young children are seated near him in the front row. His son, Vivek, was seen leaning over the presidential seal placed on the risers.

Barron Trump, the president's youngest son, is also in the first row next to Melania Trump.

From left to right: VP JD Vance, his son Vivek, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend an indoor inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
From left to right: VP JD Vance, his son Vivek, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend an indoor inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance, left, President Donald Trump, right, and Vance's son Vivek attend at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance, left, President Donald Trump, right, and Vance's son Vivek attend at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance stand on stage with their three children at an indoor inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance stand on stage with their three children at an indoor inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Ivanka Trump arrives at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Ivanka Trump arrives at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:55 PM GMT

White House confirms Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE

The White House confirmed to ABC News that Vivek Ramaswamy, who Trump had picked to help lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk, will now step aside to focus on running for governor of Ohio.

"Vivek Ramaswamy played a critical role in helping us create DOGE," Trump-Vance transition spokesperson Anna Kelly told ABC News in a statement. "He intends to run for elected office soon, which requires him to remain outside of DOGE based on the structure that we announced today. We thank him immensely for his contributions over the last 2 months and expect him to play a vital role in making America great again!"

Vivek Ramaswamy arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
Vivek Ramaswamy arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

An Ohio operative told ABC News last week that Ramaswamy would announce his gubernatorial run soon.

"Vivek's base plan remains [the] same: to get accomplishments at DOGE and then announce a run for governor shortly," the operative said.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 PM GMT

Butler County first responders enter arena

Butler County first responders have entered the arena to applause, including one holding the coat of Corey Comperatore, the volunteer firefighter killed during the assassination attempt on Trump at his July 13 rally in Pennsylvania.

A moment of silence was held in honor of Comperatore.

Jan 20, 2025, 10:39 PM GMT

Trump, Vance arrive at Capital One Arena

Trump and Melania Trump walked into Capital One Arena together as "Hail to the Chief" was played by a military band.

The atmosphere is similar to that of Trump's campaign rallies, with attendees clad in red "Make America Great Again" hats.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for at an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump shook hands with supporters in the crowd, many of whom held up their cellphones to film his entrance.

Vance was accompanied by his family when they arrived at the inaugural parade.

Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance with their three children arrive on stage to an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.
Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance with their three children arrive on stage to an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.

Supporters have been there all day, watching video of the swearing-in and other events.