President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance took the oath of office on Monday

It was forty-two minutes ago.

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President Donald Trump shows up for the inaugural parade indoors.

President Donald Trump has arrived for the celebratory parade of his 60th inauguration.

The Capital One Arena in the Chinatown section of Washington, DC, is hosting the parade indoors.

The parade, led by Trump, will include the U.S. A. Fort George G. Army Field Band. Meade in Butler County, Pa., and Howard County, Mddot. first responders, and a number of organizations from both of Trump’s home states.

There will be representatives from the New York Military Academy.

In 1964, Trump earned his diploma from the West Point school.

Additionally, Trump’s current residence, Palm Beach, Florida, will be represented by its police and fire honor guard.

The parade will also feature the drum corps and fife of the NYPD Emerald Society.

JD Vance’s hometown of Middletown, Ohio, will also be represented by the high school marching band and cheerleaders.

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It was twelve minutes ago.

In light of rumors that he is interested in becoming governor of Ohio, Ramaswamy leaves the DOGE commission.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Ohio entrepreneur, has left the “DOGE” government efficiency commission, which was led by President Donald Trump.

At the top of the DOGE hierarchy, which was established to combat government inefficiencies, simplify operations, and save American taxpayers money, is Elon Musk, the CEO of X.

A DOGE representative told the AP that Ramaswamy was “critical to its formation” and mentioned his stated interest in becoming the Republican governor of Ohio in 2026. Term limits apply to Mike DeWine.

DeWine was recently appointed Lt. Gov. Jon hustled to fill the vacancy left by Vice President JD Vance.

Although Husted had reportedly expressed interest in the position, Ramaswamy seemed to be the first well-known Republican candidate to be appointed governor.

“According to the structure we announced today, Ramaswamy plans to run for elected office in the near future, which necessitates his staying outside of DOGE. “We are incredibly grateful for his contributions over the past two months and anticipate that he will be instrumental in restoring America to its former glory,” stated Anna Kelly, the DOGE spokesperson.

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twenty-five minutes ago.

According to Speaker Mike Johnson, “every American” should support Trump.

In a Monday opinion piece published by Fox News Digital, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson urged “every American” to support Donald Trump.

Johnson emphasized Trump’s America-first, “peace through strength” strategy, which he claimed will benefit all Americans, and claimed that a “new opportunity” for Americans to unite behind the president was on the horizon.

“We will all succeed together if President Trump succeeds,” Johnson wrote. It is critical to act quickly because a strong America benefits everyone, everywhere. “”.

Johnson said all Americans could support Trump’s policy approach, calling it “common sense.”. Trump’s plans to secure the border, combat crime, de-regulate industry, rebuild the military, and other initiatives were highlighted by him.

“If we all unite and demonstrate to the world that we recognize and reaffirm our special position as the world’s most powerful nation and the beacon of freedom, we can make this the most significant chapter in our history.

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forty-one minutes ago.

Donald Trump is praised by influencers for saying that the US will only recognize “two genders.”.

When President Donald Trump declared in his inaugural address that his government will only recognize male and female, his supporters applauded him on Monday.

Trump promised to bring America back to its “golden age” as he retook the presidency. “.”.

His speech inside the Capitol on Inauguration Day included a quote that went viral on social media.

To roaring applause, Trump announced, “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States Government, that there are only two genders, male and female.”.

Politicians and conservative influencers on social media were quick to hail this statement as an indication of the times we live in.

“The radical woke gender ideology is DEAD,” declared Graham Allen, chat show host. “Trump has stated that there are only two genders: male and female.”.

A passage taken from one of Alexander Hall’s stories.

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47 minutes ago.

Following Donald Trump’s inauguration, a government abortion website from the Biden administration goes offline.

After President Donald Trump was sworn in, the abortion website that former President Joe Biden launched is now unavailable.

The website launched in 2022 under Biden’s administration.

Entering the website’s address now results in an error message.

“This site can’t be reached,” it states.

The website was created in reaction to the Dobbs v. Supreme Court ruling. Reversing Roe v. Wade was the Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Wade. .

On X at the time, Biden wrote, “Go to http://ReproductiveRights . gov to get accurate and current information on your right to access reproductive health care.”.

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an hour ago.

Participating in the Review of the Troops is President Donald Trump.

The official review of the troops was attended by President Donald Trump, who was inaugurated inside the U.S. A. Capitol.

A military officer accompanied Trump as he strolled through and looked around the lines of uniformed military personnel gathered in the Capitol Visitors Center on Monday.

A planned indoor parade at the Capital One Arena later Monday night was preceded by the events.

At noon ET, as required by the constitution, he was sworn in. It was the 60th Inaugural Ceremony for a U in chronology. S. President.

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An hour ago.

Stephen Miller, a senior Trump advisor, warns illegal immigrants.

Following Monday’s inauguration, Stephen Miller, one of Trump’s top advisers, warned anyone preparing to enter the country illegally.

Miller was named Trump’s deputy chief of policy for his second term in the White House last year.

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An hour or so ago.

Longtime FBI official Brian Driscoll is appointed acting director by Trump.

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In a move supported by former FBI director Christopher Wray, President Donald Trump named Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director on Monday, promoting a longtime bureau employee with almost 20 years of experience.

Up until recently, Driscoll served as the tactical section chief for the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group and chief of the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team.

As a supervisory special agent, he also led two joint task forces at the Long Island Resident Agency that addressed violent crime, child exploitation, and human trafficking—issues that Trump attorney general nominee Pam Bondi has promised to prioritize when she leads the Justice Department.

It was surprising that Driscoll was named acting FBI director, as he was only appointed six days ago as the special agent in charge of the bureau’s Newark Field Office.

Trump had threatened to fire Wray “within two seconds” of Inauguration Day, so the news follows his announcement in December that he would be leaving the bureau.

Wray was gone, replaced by No. from the FBI. Paul Abbate, a 2 official, resigned from the bureau on Monday after serving in an acting capacity.

The author is Breanne Deppisch of Fox News Digital.

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An hour or so ago.

Why do people donate to the celebrations of Inauguration Day?

Most of the funding for the celebrations on Inauguration Day comes from private donations.

Municipal services related to the presidential swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol and the congressional luncheon honoring the president and vice president are the only aspects of the day that are funded by public taxes.

However, donations to the presidential inaugural committee, which is chosen by the president-elect, pay for all other events that take place on the day of the inauguration, including the opening ceremonies, parade, and ball. There is no upper limit on the earnings of private individuals, corporations, or labor organizations, and foreign nationals are prohibited from contributing to the presidential inaugural committee.

In an effort to win over the incoming president and his administration, these organizations frequently make contributions to the inaugural fund.

Reports of all donations to the U.S. must be provided by the inaugural committees. S. . Federal Election Commission within ninety days of the inauguration of the president.

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It was an hour ago.

Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s press secretary, posts on X for the first time on her official account.

Following his inauguration, Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary for President Donald Trump, posted on X for the first time.

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An hour or so ago.

As acting attorney general, Trump appoints James McHenry III, a former DOJ official.

On Monday, Donald Trump named James McHenry III the acting U.S. A. attorney general, appointing a veteran Justice Department official with a focus on immigration to act as the country’s top prosecutor, at least temporarily.

McHenry has been with the DOJ for a long time. In 2017, then-attorney general Jeff Sessions appointed him to lead the Justice Department’s Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), a sub-agency built to concentrate on immigration courts and asylum claims.

Shortly after Biden assumed office in 2021, the sub-agency was disbanded.

Emil Bove, Trump’s former attorney, was named acting deputy attorney general by Trump on Monday.

Regardless of experience, neither Bove nor McHenry are anticipated to hold their positions for very long.

Their payments coincide with Pam Bondi, Trump’s nominee for attorney general, seemingly cruising toward Senate confirmation this month.

One of the less contentious candidates for Trump’s Cabinet, Bondi devoted a large portion of her confirmation hearing last Wednesday to calming fears that she would “weaponize” the Justice Department or target Trump’s political nominees.

In the meantime, Trump declared in November that he would appoint Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor and personal lawyer who defended him in the hush money case in New York, as the Justice Department’s No. two prosecutors.

However, Blanche has not yet undergone the Senate confirmation process, which is necessary for the position.

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an hour ago.

Gen. The portrait of Milley has been taken down from the Pentagon wall.

the recently released portrait of Gen., the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mark A. According to information obtained by Fox News, Milley was taken out of a Pentagon corridor on Monday.

Where Milley’s photo had been, there was a blank area that was only indicated by framing hooks.

Still unknown is the reason behind the Middlesex, Mass. Less than two weeks after former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III oversaw its unveiling, the native’s likeness vanished.

The likenesses of former Joint Chiefs Chairmen Gens. are located to the left of where Milley’s portrait was previously displayed. Martin Dempsey and Joe Dunford were unaffected in the outer “E”-ring of the Pentagon.

Biden appointed Gen. in October. President Trump was successful in nominating Charles Brown. S. In his first term, he succeeded Milley as Air Force chief of staff.

In addition, former President Biden granted Milley and former Representatives preemptive pardons as one of his final acts in office. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. as well as former Director of NIAID Anthony Fauci.

Using the phrase “pardons of people that were very guilty of very bad crimes [including] the Unselect Committee [investigating January 6, 2021] of political thugs,” Trump attacked Biden’s last-minute pardons of Milley and the others during his inauguration remarks. “”.

Milley’s 2020 calls with a senior Chinese military official were described as “treasonous” by Trump and Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio. “,”.

Trump was unaware that Milley had contacted Gen. of the People’s Liberation Army. Li Zuocheng a few days prior to the 2020 election to reassure him that the president would not attack China with nuclear weapons.

Liz Friden of Fox News contributed to this story.

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Two hours ago.

Onstage at Capital One Arena, President Trump is expected to sign a number of executive orders.

According to reports, President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign a number of executive orders at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. this Monday.

Trump previously stated that on his first day, he would sign over 100 executive orders. This could take place at the desk that is set up on the stage in the 20,000-seat indoor arena.

In addition to reiterating Trump’s first-term “Remain in Mexico” policy and declaring a state of emergency at the southern border, the Inauguration Day executive orders will also temporarily lift the TikTok ban and do away with DEI mandates in the federal government.

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two hours prior.

Who oversees the meticulous ceremony and process on Inauguration Day?

A lot of organizations put a lot of effort into planning the Inauguration Day celebration.

The swearing-in ceremony is held at the U.S. Capitol and is largely overseen by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), which includes members from both the House and Senate. S. capitol.

The JCCIC was founded in 1901 and is responsible for managing the event’s logistics, such as seating arrangements, building the first platform, and following historical procedures.

The incoming administration established the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) to oversee ancillary events like the inaugural parade and other inaugural festivities. The PIC plans the parade route and oversees crowd control in coordination with the National Park Service and local government.

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It was two hours ago.

The Laken Riley Act is anticipated to be among the first bills to reach President Trump’s desk.

After the Senate probably passes an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on Monday night, it is anticipated that the bill will return to the House.

Two times this month, the bill passed the 60-vote threshold for a legislative filibuster, making it one of the first pieces of legislation to reach President Donald Trump’s desk.

Sen. introduced the bill in the newly elected Congress. Britt, Katie, R-Ala. in both the Senate and Rep. Collins, Mike, R-GA. was named in honor of a 22-year-old nursing student from Augusta University who was discovered dead on the campus of the University of Georgia in February.

The 26-year-old illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra was convicted of ten charges, including felony murder. He entered a not guilty plea at first, but in November he was given a life sentence without the possibility of release.

According to the measure, illegal immigrants who have committed theft, burglary, or shoplifting must be arrested by ICE and held until they are deported. Additionally, the bill would give states the legal authority to file civil lawsuits against federal officials who fail to enforce immigration laws.

Julia Johnson wrote an article from which this is taken.

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It was two hours ago.

Milley passes after prominent Democrats cautioned Biden against issuing preemptive pardons prior to Fauci.

Former President Joe Biden and prominent Democrats issued warnings about sweeping, preemptive pardons before Biden finally gave passes to retired General Dr. Anthony Fauci. Mark Milley and his family members at the last minute of his presidency.

“We don’t want to set the precedent of giving blanket pardons, preemptive blanket pardons on the way out of an administration,” the senator said. On “This Week” on ABC in December, Adam Schiff issued a warning.

President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking the end of Biden’s tenure in the White House. However, the White House announced pardons for Fauci and Milley as well as those who were part of the January 6 select committee investigation just hours before the inauguration, though they did not name the individuals.

Biden also pardoned his family members, including his brother James B., just twenty-two minutes before he left office. John T. Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, and brother-in-law B. Owens and his sibling Francis W. Joe Biden. Hunter Biden, his adult son, was previously pardoned by the former president after he was found guilty in two different federal cases last year.

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two hours ago.

After being sworn in, President Trump attends the signing ceremony.

Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump attended his first signing ceremony on Monday afternoon.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, was among the lawmakers who surrounded Trump. Representative… Jeffries, D-N. Hakeem. Yep. Together with Vice President J. D. Vance and Melania Trump.

Trump joked about the cold weather before signing the orders, which included acting designation appointments and appointments to the cabinet and sub-cabinet.

The remaining documents contained appointments for commission chairs and a proclamation order stating that flags should be flown at full staff on all inauguration days going forward. Earlier today, flags were flown at half staff because of the recent passing of former President Jimmy Carter.

Trump continued to make jokes as he signed the orders, focusing on the ceremony’s temperature and “the sound.”. “..”.

Sen said, “We’re going to lunch now.”. D-Minn’s Amy Klobuchar. jokingly concluded.

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It was two hours ago.

After taking office, President Donald Trump and JD Vance attend the first congressional luncheon.

Prior to signing executive orders at the White House, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will have lunch with lawmakers.

Monday afternoon saw Trump take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony was held inside the U.S. Rotunda. S Capitol building after being moved because of bad weather conditions.

The newly elected president and his second-in-command have a long-standing custom of meeting with lawmakers at the U.S. Congress on Inauguration Day. after being sworn in, at the S Capitol building.

Since the time of former President Ronald Reagan, the luncheon has been hosted in the National Statuary Hall.

The lunch was attended by lawmakers, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and members of the Trump family. Several of Trump’s cabinet picks were also present, including Robert F. Trump’s nominee for secretary of health and human services and Kristi Noem’s nominee for secretary of homeland security. Kennedy. .

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three hours ago.

Officials from Donald Trump asked TSA Administrator David Pekoske to resign.

Fox News Digital has confirmed that administration officials have asked Transportation Security Administration head David Pekoske to resign.

President Donald Trump nominated Pekoske in 2017, and former President Joe Biden extended his term in 2022. On Monday, Pekoske was asked to resign.

Pekoske informed employees that his time “as your administrator will end at noon ET today,” according to Reuters. “..”.

Numerous scandals have engulfed the TSA in recent years, including claims that the agency temporarily stationed former Rep. A watch list for Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard is a candidate for the position of Director of National Intelligence.

The deployment of air marshals to the southern border and Republican concerns about allowing migrants to board aircraft with deportation notices or warrants as identification also brought the TSA under fire.

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three hours prior.

Which positions make up the permanent White House workforce?

Every four years, the White House retains almost 100 employees, irrespective of the party that wins the presidency.

Despite being in close proximity to the president during some of his most private moments at home, their occupations—butlers, maids, cooks, groundskeepers, plumbers, engineers, and florists—are very different from politics.

The chief usher is in charge of managing the White House, which includes personnel, administrative, food service, and renovations.

As an independent Republicrat, Worthington White, the White House usher from 1980 to 2012, once told Vanity Fair. Regardless of the candidate, I would say I voted for the president. “.”.

Doorman Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, who passed away in 2020, worked for 11 presidents, including Barack Obama and Dwight Eisenhower.

During the five to six hours between presidents on Inauguration Day, the White House residence staff sets up the residence like a home by cleaning and unpacking the belongings of the first family.

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3 hours ago.

Who is a member of the Cabinet of President Donald Trump?

Lawmakers are currently reviewing and holding confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees.

These are the people Trump has nominated to be in his Cabinet.

Trump’s choice for Defense Secretary is Pete Hegseth.

Trump has nominated Tulsi Gabbard to be the Director of National Intelligence.

Trump nominated Kash Patel to be the director of the FBI.

Trump nominated John Ratcliffe to be the director of the CIA.

Trump’s choice for the position of ambassador to the UN is Elise Stefanik.

Trump’s choice for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent.

Trump has named Howard Lutnick as his Labor Secretary nominee.

Trump’s choice for Secretary of State is Marco Rubio.

— Trump’s choice for Homeland Security Secretary is Kristi Noem.

Trump’s choice for attorney general is Pam Bondi.

Trump’s choice to be the secretary of transportation is Sean Duffy.

Trump’s choice for Energy Secretary is Chris Wright.

Trump has nominated Russell Vought to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Trump has nominated Doug Burgum to be the secretary of the interior.

Trump’s choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is Lee Zeldin.

Scott Turner is Trump’s choice to be the secretary of housing and urban development.

Doug Collins is Trump’s choice to be the Department of Veterans Affairs’ secretary.

For Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The person Trump nominated to be the secretary of health and human services.

Trump’s choice for secretary of education is Linda McMahon.

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3 hours ago.

Mexican migrants are seen crying as their parole appointments are terminated by the CBP One app.

Images and videos of migrants crying after learning that their CBP One appointments have been canceled are starting to surface.

At the Paso Del Norte Bridge, migrants have reportedly been observed sobbing following the feature that enables them to schedule an appointment for parole into the United States. S. was fired following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

The CBP One app and the parole procedures for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans will be shut down by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, according to a Fox News report on Monday. There have been almost 1.5 million parolees in the United States. S. . as part of those two initiatives.

Originally designed to arrange port inspections, the app was later expanded to enable appointment scheduling for migrants.

A notice posted on CBP’s website as of Monday afternoon read: “As of January 20, 2025, the features of CBP OneTM that previously enabled undocumented aliens to make appointments and submit advance information at eight ports of entry along the southwest border are no longer available, and existing appointments have been canceled. “.

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3 hour(s) ago.

Trump says that those incarcerated for the January 6 riot will receive “action.”.

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President Donald Trump promised to take “action” on behalf of those who were imprisoned for their role in the January 6, 2021 riot.

“There will be a lot of action on the J6 hostages,” he stated.

He continued by saying, “And I was going to talk about the things Joe did today with the pardons of people who were very very guilty of very bad crimes, like the UnSelect Committee of political thugs.”.

President Joe Biden, along with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley and Anthony Fauci, preemptively pardoned the members of the January 6th House committee that looked into the involvement of Trump and his followers in the 2021 Capitol riot.

Biden also proactively protected his siblings and their spouses from prosecution prior to his departure from the White House.

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three hours prior.

A final flyover of Washington is given to former President Joe Biden and Jill Biden before they depart for California.

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Former First Lady Jill Biden and former President Joe Biden left the U.S. S. . Heading west to California on Monday, the two will take a helicopter to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where they will spend some time together.

As “Marine One” is the designation used for current presidents, the helicopter the Bidens left on will now be formally known as “Nighthawk 46.”.

After President Donald Trump is elected to a second term in office, it is unclear if the former president and first lady intend to move to the state permanently.

As they boarded the helicopter in Washington, D.C., the Bidens were spotted bidding farewell to President Donald Trump and Melania Trump and giving them hugs. A.

The Bidens will receive one last customary flyover of Washington, D.C. and then proceed to Andrews Air Force Base.

For Joe Biden, the departure marks the end of a nearly half-century spent deeply embedded in politics, where he served as a U. S. senator, vice president, and the 46th president of the United States.

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3 hour(s) ago.

Mike Johnson calls Trump ‘the greatest president of our lifetime’.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson declared President Donald Trump “the greatest president of our lifetime” following his inauguration on Monday.

Johnson made the statement as he introduced Trump at an event shortly after Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Johnson was born in 1972, so his assessment puts Trump above every president going back to Richard Nixon, including Ronald Reagan.

Trump in turn praised Johnson as he began speaking, saying he was “loved” by all 220 Republican members of the House of Representatives.

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3 hour(s) ago.

After his speech, Democrats praise the “peaceful transfer of power” while vowing to “stand up to” Trump.

When the Republican commander-in-chief took office, congressional Democrats are attempting to strike a balance between standing firm against President Donald Trump and promising to cooperate with him when feasible.

It comes as moderate Democrats and Democrats in vulnerable seats have made overtures toward Republicans in areas like border security and transgender youth after the GOP’s commanding victories in the 2024 elections – which the right has widely interpreted as a mandate for a more conservative America.

“I will work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who is interested in cutting costs, securing our border, and keeping our communities safe,” said the freshman representative. “My job is to fight to make life better for Texas families.”. “I attended the inauguration,” said Julie Johnson, a Democrat from Texas.

Do not be misled, however, I will always confront President Trump, his administration, division, and far-right extremism when they pose a threat to our way of life. “.

Elizabeth Elkind of Fox News wrote the article from which this passage is taken.

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3 hours ago.

At the Trump inauguration, Carrie Underwood triumphs following a musical mishap.

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Carrie Underwood showcased her professional skills and musical abilities to the world on Monday at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

tapped to play “America The Beautiful” during the inauguration, which took place in the U.S. S. . After being led into the Capitol, Underwood waited for her cue to start singing in front of Trump, his family, prominent politicians, and other famous people.

But there would be no cue.

Underwood was forced to improvise after quickly determining that the instrumental track that went with it was not functioning. “If you know the words, help me out here,” she prefaced before singing a cappella.

Several people praised the “American Idol” winner and current judge on social media for her handling of the situation. In a nutshell, this is the essence of America. When you’re faced with a problem, you don’t stop. You keep moving ahead — proudly. Kudos to @carrieunderwood. Great job!” someone wrote to X.

This passage is taken from one of Caroline Thayer’s articles.

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3 hour(s) ago.

CBP One app limits functionality after Trump orders end to Biden-era parole.

The Biden administration extended the contentious CBP One app to permit paroled immigrants to enter the United States. A. , has stopped allowing migrants to schedule those appointments.

Fox News reported on Monday that President Donald Trump would sign an executive order shutting down parole programs, including the CBP One app and the parole processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans.

Nearly 1.5 million have been paroled into the U. S. under those two programs. The app was initially used to schedule port inspections, but was expanded to allow migrant to make appointments.

As of Monday afternoon, a notice on CBP’s website stated: “Effective January 20, 2025, the functionalities of CBP One™ that previously allowed undocumented aliens to submit advance information and schedule appointments at eight southwest border ports of entry is no longer available, and existing appointments have been cancelled. “.

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3 hour(s) ago.

Biden greets Trump at White House with two-word message.

President Biden delivered a two-word message to President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

“Welcome home,” Biden shouted to Trump, as the soon-to-be 47th president arrived outside the White House with his wife, Melania Trump. Trump walked up the steps and greeted Biden and first lady Jill Biden.

While posing for pictures, the couples ignored the reporters’ yelled questions. After turning around, the Bidens and Trumps went into the White House for tea together.

Biden and Trump boarded their motorcade and drove to the Capitol for the inauguration ceremony after the private tea ended. Around noon ET, Trump was sworn in as president.

The two-word message echoed Biden’s “welcome back” to Trump during their November meeting in the Oval Office. 13 following the Republican’s decisive victory over Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.

This is a quote from Danielle Wallace on Fox News.

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4 hours ago.

General in charge of the withdrawal from Afghanistan said it wouldn’t be a Saigon, but Mark Milley was pardoned.

Former President Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon to Gen. Mark Milley on Monday, capping off a presidency marred by the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021 ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump.

Milley accepted the pardon just ahead of Inauguration Day ceremonies saying in a statement he does not want to spend the remainder of his life fighting “retribution. “.

But critics of the withdrawal in Congress say they aren’t done with him.

“Mark Milley might be pardoned but we will continue to explore ways to hold him accountable,” said Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind. , an Afghanistan veteran. Post-withdrawal assessments largely question why the military pulled out of the region before civilian evacuations were complete.

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4 hours ago.

At the Trump inauguration, the pastor’s benediction referenced MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell invoked Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘s “I Have a Dream” speech during President Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony Monday.

Lorenzo repeatedly used the phrase “Let freedom ring” during his benediction, which MLK notably said during his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in the summer of 1963.

“From every mountainside let freedom ring and because America is called to be a great nation. “We think you’ll make this happen,” Sewell remarked.

“So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania,” Sewell quoted MLK. “Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado. Let freedom ring from the curvaceous hilltops of California.

“But God, we’re asking you not only that. Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain, Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and every molehill. And Mississippi from every state, every city, every village and every hamlet. “.

Inauguration Day notably falls on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year.

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4 hour(s) ago.

Which presidential inauguration was first to be televised?

President Harry Truman’s inauguration ceremony in 1949 was the first in U. S. history to be televised.

Truman became president after Roosevelt’s death in April 1945 after being elected vice president for Franklin Roosevelt’s historic fourth term in 1944. Truman became the first president to have his Inauguration Day speech televised after winning the presidency in 1948 after a resounding campaign.

Although they were created in the late 1920s, televisions did not become widely used in America until the end of World War II. During Truman’s second term, most Americans still did not own televisions, but networks like CBS and NBC were already starting to broadcast TV shows as part of their transition away from radio.

Truman was also the first president in U. S. history to deliver a televised presidential address in 1947.

President Donald Trump was sworn in at noon Monday in the U. S. Capitol Rotunda.

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4 hour(s) ago.

Trump to change names of Gulf of Mexico and Denali, making good on early promises.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will sign orders to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali— making good on some of his early promises just moments after his swearing-in ceremony.

“A short time from now, we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,” Trump said Monday during his first official remarks as the 47th U. S. president.

“And we will restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs. “.

Former President Barack Obama in 2015 renamed Mount McKinley to Mount Denali, fulfilling a request from the Alaska state legislature.

Trump went on to praise McKinley as a “natural businessman” who, in his words, made the U. S. “very rich” through “tariffs and talent. “.

He also praised McKinley as being the force or the funds behind many of President Teddy Roosevelt’s accomplishments, including funding the purchase of the Panama Canal, which Trump has vowed repeatedly to bring back under U. S. . control in his second White House term.

As president, Trump has the power to direct the Interior Secretary to make the name changes for both the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali, which will apply to both U. S. documents and maps.

It is unclear whether schools will be required to use the new terminology, which may or may not be included in certain textbooks.

Incoming Trump administration officials told Fox News Digital that the overarching theme of his Day One actions is “promises made, promises kept. “.

Written by Breanne Deppisch. Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.

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Trump team sends out first press release minutes after inauguration.

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In its first official press release, the new Trump administration is detailing a series of executive orders that President Donald Trump is carrying out on his first day back in the Oval Office.

Titled “President Trump’s America First Priorities,” the release includes new Trump actions on the border, energy, culture war measures, and a section labeled “drain the swamp. ”.

The release includes much of the same information Trump’s team has been signaling through the media and to Republican lawmakers in preparation for what Trump wants to be a very active first 100 days in office.

It was sent to press shortly after Trump took the oath of office, with his aides wasting no time in taking over White House operations.

Fox News Digital obtained a memo Trump’s team sent to House Republican offices detailing his Day One actions – which included a White House logo in the letterhead, despite Trump being minutes away from taking office when it was sent.

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Trump targets culture war lightning rods in early slate of executive orders.

President Donald Trump is planning to target federal diversity and pro-transgender initiatives among his early slate of executive orders, officials said on Monday.

The latter Inauguration Day order will be aimed at “defending women from gender, ideology, extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government,” officials told reporters in a phone call. The order would clarify that it was U. S. government policy to recognize just two sexes, male and female.

Officials stated that those would be categorized not by chromosomes but by reproductive function.

Trump officials also signaled that the Biden administration’s decision to offer an “X” gender passport option would be rescinded, telling reporters, “the Secretary of State, Homeland Security and all other agencies are going to ensure that official government documents, including passports and visas, reflect sex accurately. “.

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Trump promises end to ‘weaponization’ of DOJ after Biden pardons his siblings.

Less than an hour after President Joe Biden’s preemptive pardon of his siblings, President Donald Trump pledged to stop the “weaponization” of law enforcement.

Immediately following his inauguration, Trump declared in a speech that “the vicious, violent, and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end.”.

The pardon, issued Inauguration Day morning in Biden’s very last moments as president, applies to James Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John Owens, and Francis Biden, the White House announced. The president argues that his family could be subject to “politically motivated investigations” after he leaves office.

House Republicans in June sent criminal referrals for James Biden and Hunter Biden to the Justice Department recommending they be charged with making false statements to Congress about “key aspects” of the impeachment inquiry of President Biden over his family business dealings.

Earlier this month, Hunter’s father granted him a forgiveness.

Biden said he issued the preemptive pardons to prevent his family from being subject to political weaponization of the Department of Justice.

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4 hour(s) ago.

White House website now lists Trump as president, removes Biden, Harris content.

Donald Trump is currently listed as president and JD Vance as vice president on the White House’s official website.

Pages detailing the work of “The Biden-Harris Administration” were removed just moments after both Trump and Vance took the oath of office Monday.

Those who visit Whitehouse . gov are greeted with an image of Trump pointing and the message “America is Back. “..”.

The updated administration section says “After a landslide election victory in 2024, President Donald J. As he returns to the White House, Trump hopes to build on his past achievements and utilize his mandate to reject the radical left’s extreme policies while improving the American people’s quality of life in real ways. “.

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4 hour(s) ago.

Trump assails Biden-Harris administration as former president and vice president look on.

President Donald Trump slammed the Biden-Harris administration during his inaugural speech Monday shortly after being sworn in as both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looked on.

“Our government is dealing with a crisis of trust as we come together today. For many years, a radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens,” Trump said. “While the pillars of our society lay broken and seemingly in complete disrepair, we now have a government that cannot manage even a simple crisis at home. “.

Trump called out the previous administration’s actions during various natural disasters in recent months, including the hurricane devastation in North Carolina and the wildfires ravaging California.

“We have a government that has given unlimited funding to the defense of foreign borders, but refuses to defend American borders or more importantly, its own people,” Trump said. “Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, been treated so badly. “.

Trump also attacked the education system under Biden, saying it “teaches our children to be ashamed of themselves. “.

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Trump says he was ‘saved by God to Make America Great Again’.

In his inauguration speech, President Donald Trump recalled when an assassin attempted to take his life over the summer.

“Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom, and indeed, take my life,” he said.

“An assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear, but I felt then, and now, that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again. “.

Republicans in the room jumped to their feet in applause at the line.

During Trump’s July 13, 2024, rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. , a gunman fired shots in his direction, just narrowly grazing his ear. Trump immediately took cover behind the lectern as Secret Service jumped in front of him.

It was the first of two major assassination attempts on the campaign trail, the second one being in September at his golf club in West Palm Beach.

On Inauguration Day 2025, Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States.

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Under Trump, the new White House website declares that “America is Back.”.

On Monday afternoon, the Trump administration’s website was redesigned with the slogan “America is Back.”. “..”.

WhiteHouse.gov is the official U.S. government website. S. president, was removed from the Biden administration on Monday. It now features a picture of President Donald Trump pointing and a statement promising that America will soon enter a “golden age.”.

“With every breath I take, I will fight for you every single day. Until we create the powerful, secure, and affluent America that you and our children deserve, I won’t stop. The website now states, “This will be America’s golden age.”.

Trump’s inauguration was canceled due to the cold, and he was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday at the Capitol Rotunda.

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When Trump tries to kiss Melania’s cheek, her wide-brimmed hat blocks the kiss.

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As he arrived in the United States, President-elect Donald Trump made an attempt to kiss Melania Trump’s wife, who would soon become first lady. S. On Monday, she was turned away by the brim of her dark, wide-brimmed hat as she entered the Capitol Rotunda for his inaugural ceremony.

Trump made the embarrassing attempt as he walked into the room, which was packed with prominent visitors, Cabinet nominees, former presidents, and foreign dignitaries.

Melania gently extended her cheek to Trump, who then kissed it before his forehead struck the brim of her wide, dark navy hat. A kiss in the air was the two’s compromise.

Melania’s attire for Inauguration Day was the focus of intense media conjecture on Monday. It included a wide-brimmed hat in dark navy and a statement coat in the same shade, both created by Adam Lippes and Eric Javits.

Many social media users pointed out that the hat defied previous first lady fashion—and totally obscured her eyes—despite the elegant appearance.

Melania also made the somewhat unusual fashion choice of never taking off her hat during the ceremony, which led to early comparisons to Mary Poppins and Carmen Sandiago, among others.

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The Donald J. Trump was sworn in as America’s 47th president.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

At around noon on Monday, Trump became the official president after taking the oath of office for the second time.

Later Monday afternoon, President Trump is scheduled to make his inaugural parade at the Capital One Arena. Last week, the inauguration celebrations were rescheduled for indoors due to the forecasted snow and cold temperatures.

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Putin says Russia is ‘open to dialogue’ on Ukraine and congratulates Trump.

Russia was “open to dialogue” on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday as he congratulated President Donald Trump.

In his remarks on Monday, Putin acknowledged Trump’s campaign to the White House, mentioning the two attempts on his life in 2024.

Additionally, the recently elected U.S. A. President and members of his team regarding the intention to resume direct communication with Russia, which was disrupted by the departing Administration without our fault,” Putin stated. His remarks regarding the necessity of doing everything in our power to avert a third world war are also heard. We applaud this mindset, of course, and congratulate the elected US president on his inauguration. “.”.

Putin declared that “we have never refused dialogue” and “have always been ready to maintain smooth relations of cooperation with any administration in the United States of America.”. “.

We are also willing to talk to the new U. A. Putin went on, “administration on the Ukrainian conflict.”.

Earlier this month, Trump stated that his team was in the process of scheduling meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“He’s keen to meet. At a press conference about Putin from his Mar-a-Lago club, Trump told reporters, “And we’re setting it up.”. “We’ve spoken a lot, President Xi. We have numerous meetings scheduled with numerous individuals.

He went on to say, “I’d rather wait until after the 20th,”.

Trump claimed that President Putin wanted to meet. “That war must end. “,”.

This report was contributed to by Caitlin McFall of Fox News Digital.

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Five hours ago.

Minutes before he leaves office, President Biden pardons his siblings.

Minutes before he left office on Monday, President Biden granted his siblings pardons.

James Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John Owens, and Francis Biden are all eligible for the pardon, the White House said.

“I support the rule of law, and I have faith that our legal system’s power will ultimately triumph over politics. However, investigations that are politically motivated and without merit seriously harm the lives, safety, and financial stability of the targeted people and their families. Biden said in a statement that the mere act of being looked into or charged can cause irreversible harm to a person’s finances and reputation, even if they have done nothing wrong and will be found not guilty.

The 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, took the oath of office on Monday.

Biden and Trump had a tea meeting at the White House earlier in the day. Biden said, “Welcome home,” to Trump and Melania Trump as soon as they arrived. “..”.

Gabriele Regalbuto from Fox News provided reporting assistance.

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Five hours ago.

What date is the president’s official inauguration?

At noon on January, Donald Trump will formally assume office. 20 as mandated by the Constitution’s Twentieth Amendment. The outgoing President and Vice President’s terms expire at noon on that day, according to this amendment, and their successors take office right away.

The 20th Amendment, which was ratified on January 23, 1933, rescheduled the March 4th Inauguration Day to January 23rd. The “lame duck” period between the election and the beginning of a new president’s term will be shortened by 20.

On January 12, 1985, at noon, President Reagan took office for his second term. According to the Reagan Presidential Library, public celebrations were held the next day because the date fell on a Sunday.

The same applied to the second term of President Barack Obama in 2013. On Sunday, January, he took the oath of office in the White House’s Blue Room. 20 and, in a public ceremony at the Capitol the following day, took the oath again.

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Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk were seated close to the Trump family during the inauguration.

Big tech’s most influential executives were present at President-elect Donald Trump’s star-studded inauguration.

Monday afternoon will mark Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Conor McGregor, a UFC fighter, members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and former presidents were present at the event.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, and Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, were seated close to the Trump family. A number of prominent tech executives met with Trump prior to the inauguration and declared their intention to contribute $1 million to the inaugural festivities.

Trump was joined by Zuckerberg and Bezos as St. On Monday morning, John’s Church will host a church service prior to the inauguration ceremony.

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What to anticipate upon the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

U.S. has long celebrated Inauguration Day. S. Officially, presidents take the oath of office.

As per the United States’ 20th Amendment. S. . Constitution, January marks the inauguration of the new president. 19. However, the inauguration would take place in January if the 20th fell on a Sunday. 21.

This year, that isn’t the case, and President-elect Donald Trump will formally begin his second term in the White House on January at noon eastern time. the twentieth, the last day of President Biden’s tenure.

Before the 20th Amendment was ratified in 1933, March 4 was the date of presidential inaugurations.

Upon his return to the White House, Trump has stated that he is eager to put policies into effect as soon as possible. This may include signing up to two dozen executive orders.

These will probably include federal works, regulatory reform, and immigration and border security initiatives.

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‘Wait and see’ is how Trump’s border czar describes his immigration push.

The administration’s push for border security and mass deportations was previewed on Monday by Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s new border czar.

Laura Ingraham of Fox News asked him if “we’re going to get the job done?”.

Homan said, “0600 tomorrow, wait and see.”.

Among the many executive orders pertaining to immigration and border security that Trump is scheduled to sign on Monday are measures to fortify the border, terminate parole, and restrict birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

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It was five hours ago.

Trump’s first day in office will see the Gulf of Mexico renamed Denali.

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On his first day in office, President-elect Donald Trump will sign executive orders renaming Denali and the Gulf of Mexico, according to incoming White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Trump intends to take a number of executive actions following his inauguration, including the executive orders that were first reported by the New York Post.

Denali, the highest mountain in North America, would be renamed Mount McKinley, and the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America.

According to an excerpt from the order, “President Trump is bringing common sense to government and renewing the pillars of American Civilization.”.

The Secretary of the Interior is directed by the orders to change the names. Although it’s unclear if the order also mandates that schools use the new terminology, the changes will be implemented for official federal documents and maps.

The announcement follows Trump’s announcement that he will sign about 200 orders on his first day in office, most of which will be related to immigration enforcement and reducing DEI programs.

An excerpt from Anders Hagstrom of Fox News Digital.

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It was five hours ago.

Which words are used in the oath of office?

On January, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States. He will take the oath of office on the 20th.

According to the Constitution’s Article II, Section I, the president-elect is required to take the following oath before taking office.

I [name] hereby certify (or swear) that I will faithfully carry out the duties of the President of the United States and that I will do everything in my power to uphold, defend, and preserve the Constitution of the United States. So please, God, help. “”.

The only president to “affirm” the oath of office using the alternative wording was Franklin Pierce.

On Inauguration Day, the oath is usually administered at noon.

After taking the oath, presidents usually give an inaugural speech outlining their goals for the administration and the future of the United States.

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It was five hours ago.

Who administers the oath of office to the US president?

The presidential oath of office is traditionally administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts is anticipated to swear in President-elect Donald Trump at the 2025 inauguration.

John Adams started the custom of the chief justice being the one to swear in the president. An associate justice administered the oath at George Washington’s second inauguration because there was no chief justice in office when he became the first president.

The oath is typically administered at noon on Inauguration Day, though the Constitution does not specify the exact time or day.

As stated in Article II, Section 1, Clause 8 of the Constitution, the president is obligated to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to faithfully carry out the duties of the office. “.”.

The Inauguration Day this year falls on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Trump will be sworn in for the second time in a row on this day.

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The Vice President of the United States is sworn in by whom?

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies states that although the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court typically administers the oath of office to the president-elect, the incoming vice president has more choices regarding who supervises their oath.

The Senate’s president pro tempore, justices of the Supreme Court, departing vice presidents, and close friends have all sworn in vice presidents in the past, according to the committee.

According to The Daily Beast, Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Although there are no strict guidelines, vice presidents have been sworn in by Supreme Court Justices in succession since 2009, when Justice John Paul Stevens gave then-Vice President Joe Biden the oath of office.

Similarly, in 2017, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas swore in Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence, and in 2021, Justice Sonia Sotomayor swore in Biden’s vice president Kamala Harris. During the second term of then-President Barack Obama in 2013, Sotomayor also gave Biden the oath of office.

Vice President Dick Cheney was sworn in by then-Chief Justice of the Supreme Court William Rehnquist in 2001, but he was sworn in by then-Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert during then-President George W. Bush’s second term in 2005.

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6 hours ago.

The hypocrisy of politicians who have criticized Trump but are attending his inauguration is brought to light by Ilhan Omar.

Rep. D-Minn and Ilhan Omar. criticized the hypocrisy of politicians who attended President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day celebrations after denouncing the Republican leader as a “threat to democracy.”. “.”.

“People are not upset at all the politicians who told them he was a ‘threat to democracy,’ but they are upset at performers and artists attending Trump’s inaugural events,” the progressive congresswoman wrote in a post on X.

They should be angry at politicians who have been silent for four years and are now willing to stand there and applaud him, but performers at least know they are there to perform and get paid. You should be rightfully angry and critical of them because they lied to you,” she added.

Trump is “an existential threat to our democracy,” according to Omar’s prior statements. “.

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It was six hours ago.

As has been the case since Reagan, Joe Biden anticipated leaving a letter for Donald Trump.

A report claims that before President Biden leaves the White House, he intends to leave a letter for President-elect Donald Trump.

It’s a presidential custom that dates back to President Ronald Reagan’s Inauguration Day.

Biden is expected to leave a note for his successor on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, CNN first reported, although Fox News Digital was unable to get in touch with the White House right away.

Trump oddly carried on this presidential rite of passage by writing a letter to Biden, despite his history of defying convention during his first term in office, such as attending Biden’s inauguration.

Biden called it a “very generous letter,” but he hasn’t yet revealed what Trump wrote, claiming it was private and that he wouldn’t talk about it until he had a chance to talk to Trump.

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It was six hours ago.

Without his wife Michelle, Obama shows up for the inauguration ceremony.

The Obama administration announced that his wife, Michelle, would not be accompanying him for the swearing-in of President Donald Trump, so President Barack Obama entered the Capitol rotunda by himself for the inauguration after the Clintons and the Bushes.

People was informed by people close to Michelle that the former first lady planned to skip Trump’s inauguration because she is unable to control her hatred for the Republican nominee for president.

She is not exaggerating how she feels about [Trump].”. According to one source, she doesn’t put on a happy front and act normal just to follow the rules. “Michelle does nothing because it’s customary, expected, or required by protocol. “.”.

She accused Trump in one speech during the 2024 campaign trail of disseminating “racist lies” and opposing her husband’s political career due to his race.

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Supporters of Donald Trump brave cold temperatures, snow, and sleet to see the president-elect.

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For the opportunity to celebrate Trump’s second victory, supporters flocked to the nation’s capital this weekend to greet the president-elect, enduring long drives, long lineups, and bitterly cold temperatures.

Numerous Trump supporters gathered in and around the Capital One arena in Washington, D.C., and Fox News Digital spoke with them. to attend a modified inaugural viewing on Monday and the president-elect’s “Make America Great Again” rally on Sunday night.

From the Hoosier State, one man from Indiana drove to D.D.O.C. reportedly camped out at 10 p.m. for the rally. A. Saturday night prior to Sunday afternoon’s rally.

He pointed to the plum post he had secured, which was directly next to the stage, when he stated in an interview with Fox News that he had no regrets about his choice.

He wasn’t alone either. In the interview, he estimated that about 100 other people had chosen to camp out as well; this dedication and camaraderie were clearly evident at the rally.

For the president and his devoted supporters, the free event was a victory lap. Thousands of rally participants flocked to Washington, but as temperatures dropped, the sheets of rain, sleet, and snow that came in waves tried their endurance, leading to DdotC. Mayor Muriel Bowser will issue a hypothermia alert for the entire city.

Despite having waited for up to nine hours to enter, none of the supporters who were interviewed had any regrets about the cold they experienced.

Regarding the crowds, lines, and endurance needed for the hours-long rally, one Florida woman told Fox News Digital, “I’d do it again.”. “I don’t regret anything.”. “.”.

“We prevailed,”. To thunderous applause on Sunday night, Trump declared, “We won.”. “A new era of American strength, prosperity, dignity, and pride begins tomorrow at noon, marking the end of four arduous years of American declining power. “.”.

“We prioritize America, and tomorrow is the first day of it. “,”.

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While visiting a church on Inauguration Day, Melania Trump dons a navy coat and hat.

Wearing a dark navy coat, a dark navy hat with a white stripe, dark navy heels, and black gloves, Melania Trump, who will soon become first lady, walked out of St. Following a pre-inauguration prayer service, John’s Episcopal Church.

Melania’s attire is appropriate given the current cold climate in Washington, D.C. which, for the first time in four decades, has shifted the inauguration indoors to the Capitol Rotunda.

The White House will host tea and coffee for the couple, who have been welcomed by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

Biden said to Trump, “Welcome home,” as soon as the president-elect got out of the vehicle.

Tea is a custom during presidential transitions, but it is a marked change from four years ago, when Trump did not attend Biden’s Inauguration Day or acknowledge his victory.

This passage comes from a piece written by Pilar Arias.

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It was six hours ago.

GOP lawmakers promise to look into Biden’s last-minute pardons: “Call them all before Congress.”.

Republican lawmakers are incensed over President Biden’s last-minute decision to pardon a number of allies who have been threatened with retaliation by President-elect Donald Trump and his inner circle, just hours before handing over power to the new commander in chief.

“It is implied that they required the pardons,” Rep. Texas Republican Chip Roy wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “So, let’s summon them all before Congress and insist on the truth. If they lie or refuse, let’s examine the constitutional “reach” of these pardons in light of their subsequent behavior. “..”.

Early on Monday, Biden declared his intention to grant preemptive pardons to retired General Dr. Anthony Fauci. Mark Milley, along with the staff and members of the House select committee on the Jan. 6. The attack on the Capitol.

Sen. R-Ky. Rand Paul. , who is currently the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee following the November Republican landslide in the Senate and White House, promised to use his newfound authority to look into Fauci specifically. Along with other government officials, Paul has already publicly attacked Fauci and questioned him numerous times, accusing him of mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci has continuously defended his actions by claiming that science was the only factor that informed them.

This passage is taken from a piece written by Liz Elkind of Fox News.

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6 hours ago.

Barack Obama, the former president, shows up for the inauguration.

Barack Obama was spotted on his way to the U.S. A. Prior to the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump, Capitol on Monday morning.

“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies,” Obama said in a statement to the Associated Press, adding that former First Lady Michelle Obama would not be present. Michelle Obama, the former first lady, is not going to the inauguration. “.

former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Bush will be present, along with their spouses.

Michael Dorgan of Fox News Digital contributed to this article.

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six hours ago.

Trump and Biden travel to the Capitol for the 60th Inaugural Ceremony.

Both President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have departed the White House to travel out of the country. S. . Visit the Capitol for the 60th Inaugural Ceremony.

The four of them went separately to the Capitol to welcome Trump to the top position as the 47th President of the United States after the Bidens hosted the Trumps for a traditional tea at the White House.

Melania Trump and first lady Jill Biden were initially spotted getting into a limousine to go to the Capitol before their husbands.

Due to the below-freezing temperatures on Monday, the Inauguration Day ceremony was rescheduled indoors, and lawmakers, visitors, and foreign dignitaries flocked to the Capitol’s Rotunda.

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Does a president have any customs on Inauguration Day?

Before heading to the Capitol for swearing-in ceremonies, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump visited the White House with their spouses and had a quick meeting.

First Lady Jill Biden and President Biden will depart Washington, D.C., following Trump’s inauguration and speech. by plane before Trump, his family, and guests will take part in a luncheon which has been tradition since 1953.

At that point, another inaugural tradition will take place when Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance review the military troops who will lead a parade to the White House down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Trump will speak at the 1953 Commander in Chief Ball, one of several inaugural balls he will attend on Monday night.

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It was seven hours ago.

DeSantis criticizes Biden for forgiving Fauci, saying, “Swamp protects its own.”.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed President Biden for pardoning “chief henchman” of pandemic vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci.

“One of Biden’s greatest abuses of power was the forcing of mRNA shots by executive fiat (which Florida successfully blocked). Now, on his way out the door, Biden pardons the chief henchman of that and so many other abuses. The swamp protects its own,” DeSantis said on Monday, Inauguration Day.

Biden pardoned Fauci on Monday just hours before he will exit the Oval Office and President-elect Donald Trump is sworn-in as the nation’s 47th president.

DeSantis championed bucking coronavirus lockdowns and vaccines amid the pandemic, which Fauci promoted while serving as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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7 hour(s) ago.

Rep. On the day of the inauguration, Mike Waltz leaves the House, reducing the size of the Republican majority.

Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla. stepped down from his role in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Prior to the announcement being read on the House floor, Waltz announced on Fox News that he would be leaving on Inauguration Day, reducing the Democratic majority to 218 to 215.

I am getting ready to take on my responsibilities as the president-elect Donald J. Trump’s National Security Advisor. Trump, I formally announce my departure from the United States. A. House of Representatives, effective January 20th, 2025,” the letter read. “I plan to be sworn into the 118th Congress and serve out my term there. Additionally, I have sent Governor Ron DeSantis a notice informing him of my resignation. “,”.

In November, Trump made a formal announcement appointing Waltz as National Security Adviser to his administration.

According to a statement from Trump, “Mike is the first Green Beret to have been elected to Congress, and previously served in the White House and Pentagon.”. Over his 27 years in the Army Special Forces, Mike saw numerous combat deployments and received four Bronze Stars, including two for valor. “.”.

Aishah Hasnie of Fox News helped with this story.

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Seven hours ago.

What is the first lady’s function?

First ladies typically go with the president-elect to the swearing-in ceremony during inauguration. She is preparing to assume the role of White House hostess, which entails organizing and supervising social events, so the role is symbolic.

From making their first fashion statements to holding the Bible for the president-elect to be sworn in to giving an incoming first lady a tour of the White House, first ladies have established their own customs during Inauguration Day ceremonies throughout history.

After wearing a red coat and hat to President Ronald Reagan’s first inauguration, Nancy Reagan was able to create her own shade of red.

She wasn’t the only first lady to use her attire to create such a statement.

In fact, the dress of the first ladies is of so much interest that their ensembles are frequently preserved and displayed by historical societies and museums.

Melania Trump opened up in September 2024 in an interview with “FOX and Friends” where she revealed what prepared her for the role as first lady.

“I think nothing prepared me more to be first lady in front of the world than the fashion industry… It’s glamorous, but it’s at the same time very tough,” she said in an exclusive sit-down interview.

“Everybody judges you, [looks] at you a certain way. Therefore, the world can also be cruel. Therefore, fashion was the best thing that prepared me for this world. The result is a thicker skin. “..”.

Michelle Obama, a former first lady, is reportedly defying an inauguration custom by refusing to attend Trump’s first swearing-in.

Although it has evolved over time, the role of first ladies in relation to the inaugural ceremonies is not explicitly stated anywhere.

Fox News’ Madeline Coggins and Gabriele Regalbuto contributed reporting.

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“We love you, America,” Biden writes in his final selfie taken at the White House prior to Trump’s inauguration.

Prior to the official end of his term and the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, President Biden posted his final selfie as commander in chief.

On Monday, Inauguration Day, the Bidens are spending their last morning in the White House making farewell posts on social media prior to Trump’s inauguration as US president on Monday afternoon.

“One more selfie for the road. Biden shared a selfie with his wife, Jill Biden, on X along with the words, “We love you, America.”.

Trump and Biden will soon have tea at the White House before the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. S. . Capitol building. Following the Bidens’ departure to attend Trump’s swearing-in, a moving crew will have a few hours to get them out of the house and the Trumps back in.

Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump will officially move into the White House on Monday after attending the congressional luncheon.

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Trump to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants by executive order.

President-elect Donald Trump will sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

Incoming White House officials told reporters in a press call that Trump will sign an order clarifying language in the 14th Amendment and stating that the federal government “will not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens born in the United States. “.

It’s one of a slew of executive orders Trump will sign related to border security and illegal immigration on his first day in office.

Fox News Digital previously reported that Trump will order the deployment of U. S. troops to the southern border, stamp out Biden-era parole policies and designate international cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

Incoming officials also said that Trump will sign orders suspending refugee resettlement for 4 months and ending the ability for migrants to claim asylum by creating a removal process without the possibility of asylum.

He will also order the attorney general to seek capital punishment for murder of law enforcement and capital crimes committed by illegal immigrants, officials said.

Trump is expected to sign 10 executive orders related to border security and immigration today, on Inauguration Day.

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When will Donald Trump officially move into the White House?

President-elect Donald Trump will officially move into the White House on Inauguration Day.

Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, his second Inauguration Day. A ceremony will be held at the Capitol in Washington D.C. , where both Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office.

But by the start of the ceremonies, the moving process will have already begun. Staff members have just hours to move the outgoing president, President Joe Biden, out – and Trump – in, with an entirely new set of furniture hand picked by the new president and first lady. Immediately after the congressional luncheon, Trump and first lady Melania Trump will move into the White House.

“I already packed. I’ve already chosen the necessary furniture. Therefore, it’s a transition, very different this time, second time,” Melania Trump told Fox News.

On the grounds of the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) in northwest Washington, D.C., vice presidents and their families reside in a separate residence a few miles away from the White House, where the president of the United States resides during their term. A.

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Pope Francis extends prayers, ‘cordial greetings’ to Trump ahead of inaugural ceremony.

Pope Francis shared his prayers and extended “cordial greetings” to President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inaugural ceremony Monday morning.

“On the occasion of your inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States of America, I offer cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength, and protection in the exercise of your high duties,” his message read.

“Inspired by your nation’s ideals of being a land of opportunity and welcome for all, it is my hope that under your leadership the American people will prosper and always strive to build a more just society, where there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion. “.

“With these sentiments,” Pope Francis continued, “I invoke upon you, your family, and the beloved American people an abundance of divine blessings. “.

Pope Francis criticized Trump’s deportation policy just one day prior, saying Sunday on an evening television program, “If true, this will be a disgrace. “.

“This won’t do! This is not the way to solve things. That’s not how things are resolved,” the pope said of Trump’s planned deportations.

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Tim Cook, Zuckerberg and Bezos spotted joining Donald Trump at St. John’s church.

Tech giants Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos were spotted inside St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. , as President-elect Donald Trump attended service ahead of his inauguration.

The tech giants previously each met with Trump after his win over Vice President Kamala Harris last year, and are in town for Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th president.

Trump was joined by members of his family, as well as Vice President-elect JD Vance. Beginning Inauguration Day at St. John’s is a long-standing tradition for presidents. The church is located at Lafayette sq\., which is just a short walk from the White House and has earned its nickname as the Church of the Presidents.

Trump will be sworn in as president at noon on Monday, before heading to the Capital One Arena for his inaugural parade. Trump’s second inauguration was moved indoors due to frigid weather.

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Trump seen inside St. John’s church ahead of inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump visited St. John’s church in Washington, D.C. , on Monday ahead of being sworn-in as the nation’s 47th president.

Trump was seen entering the church with former and upcoming first lady Melania Trump, and was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance and members of his family.

Trump will be sworn in as president at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday afternoon before joining an inaugural parade at the Capital One Arena shortly after.

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Past times Inauguration Day landed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

President-elect Donald Trump’s second swearing-in marks the third time in U. S. history that an inauguration day falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday established in 1986 that is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January. This year, both the inauguration and holiday celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leader will be held on the same day.

President Bill Clinton’s second inauguration in 1997 also fell on MLK Jr. Day, as did President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013.

“Thirty-four years ago, the man whose life we celebrate today spoke to us down there, at the other end of this Mall, in words that moved the conscience of a nation. Like a prophet of old, he told of his dream that one day America would rise up and treat all its citizens as equals before the law and in the heart. Martin Luther King’s dream was the American Dream. His quest is our quest: the ceaseless striving to live out our true creed. Our history has been built on such dreams and labors. And by our dreams and labors we will redeem the promise of America in the 21st century,” Clinton said of King during his 1997 address.

Obama took the oath office in 2013 year using two Bibles, one belonging to Martin Luther King Jr. and another that belonged to President Abraham Lincoln.

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CNN’s Van Jones says that he has ‘no hope’ about Trump presidency.

CNN commentator Van Jones said Monday that he feels “hopeless” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office, citing action on immigration and the environment he said he expects will to be taken during Trump’s second term.

“He’s going to unleash this blitzkrieg of attacks on everything we care about,” Van Jones said of Trump.

“Immigrants, clean energy— there’s nothing we can do about it but watch this stuff,” he added.

His remarks come just hours before Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony.

“I’m miserable, I’m sad, I’m frustrated, I’m mad at everybody,” Jones told other attendees on the panel.

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How colleges, educational groups are preparing for Inauguration Day.

Educational institutions and college-affiliated groups are preparing for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration by offering mental health advice, delivering travel notices to international students, and organizing anti-Israel rallies.

On January, Inauguration Day, the majority of schools will be closed.

Several anti-Israel college groups in Chicago are planning demonstrations. The University of Illinois Chicago’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJPUIC) and Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) chapters intend to hold an anti-Israel protest, according to social media posts. The groups will reportedly meet to “fight back against Trump’s racist and reactionary program,” wrote SJPUIC in a post on Instagram.

Other schools are offering mental health advice ahead of the Republican’s swearing-in.

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Donald Trump arrives to St. John’s ahead of inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump traveled from Blair House to St. John’s Episcopal Church ahead of his inauguration as the nation’s 47th president.

Trump was joined by members of his family, as well as Vice President-elect JD Vance. Beginning Inauguration Day at St. John’s is a long-standing tradition for presidents. The church is located at Lafayette sq\., which is just a short walk from the White House and has earned its nickname as the Church of the Presidents.

Trump will be sworn in as president at noon on Monday, before heading to the Capital One Arena for his inaugural parade. Trump’s second inauguration was moved indoors due to frigid weather.

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Trump to deploy military to border, end Biden parole policies in flurry of Day One executive orders.

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday will order the deployment of U. S. troops to the southern border, stamp out Biden-era parole policies and designate international cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations— a slew of nearly a dozen executive orders designed to drastically overhaul U. S. border and immigration policy.

Fox News Digital’s Adam Shaw obtained exclusive details of three of the expected 11 executive orders Trump will sign related to border security and immigration after he is inaugurated.

In one order, Trump will immediately direct the federal government to resume construction of the border wall.

That order will also end Biden-era parole policies, including the use of the CBP One app to parole migrants into the U. S. , and the parole processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV)— under which 30,000 nationals a month were allowed to fly in and be admitted under parole.

Nearly 1.5 million migrants have been allowed in the U. S. under those programs.

A second order will order U. S. troops to be deployed to the border under U. S. Northern Command and will “instruct the military” to prioritize U. S. borders and “territorial integrity” in strategic planning for its operations.

A third order will designate international cartels and organizations, including MS-13 and the bloodthirsty Tren de Aragua, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

“This Executive Order sends a clear message that the United States intends to exercise its sovereignty over its land and borders and that the Armed Forces have a role to play in protecting our borders,” Fox News is told.

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AOC launches series of explosive Instagram rants on eve of inauguration: ‘I don’t celebrate rapists’.

A visibly agitated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N. Y. , had a busy day on social media on Sunday, taking to Instagram to make a series of rants related to President-elect Donald Trump.

She started out early scolding TikTok for sending a notification thanking “President Trump” for restoring the app.

“A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U. S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned,” the notification stated.

In her Instagram stories, she says that Trump is not yet the president and is still currently a private citizen, suggesting that referring to him as such raises concerns about TikTok’s word. “First of all, Donald Trump is not president right now. He is a private citizen. He does not have access to presidential powers, he does not have the ability to do any of that,” AOC said.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News’ Christina Shaw.

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9 hour(s) ago.

Trump vows a ‘new chapter’ for America, promises ‘best days are yet to come’ in new video.

President-elect Donald Trump said in a new video that his second term represents a “new chapter” for America and promises the American people that the country’s “best days are yet to come. “.

Trump made the pledge in a video his team released Monday morning, hours before his swearing-in ceremony as the 47th president of the United States.

The video, titled “It all comes down to this: Inauguration Day 2025,” features the president’s journey from leaving office in 2021, to the FBI’s unprecedented raid on his Mar-a-Lago home, to days in court, to the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was nearly assassinated, to highlights from the campaign trail.

“If I give you one message to hold in your hearts today, it’s this: never ever give up,” Trump says in the video. Then, reporter voices reflecting on the “FBI raid at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence… Deadly force being authorized. “.

“Nothing worth doing ever, ever, ever came easy,” Trump says, followed by clips of the news of his indictment from Special Counsel Jack Smith and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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FLASHBACK: President-elect Donald Trump’s first Inauguration Day.

President Donald Trump’s first inauguration took place on Jan. 20, 2017.

Protestors created chaos across Washington D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day in 2017, shattering glass storefronts and torching cars, with police arresting more than 200 people in demonstrations that spanned several days.

Trump’s actual swearing-in on Capitol Hill and the parade to the White House happened, however, without any incident.

The day after Trump was sworn into office as the 45th president of the United States, several hundred thousand people from across the country descended on the nation’s capital to protest Trump’s presidency in the “Women’s March on Washington. ”.

Many of the protesters were indeed women, and were largely peaceful by comparison to the rioters who wreaked havoc in D.C. ahead of the inauguration. The march moved from the National Mall to the streets and took place as the newly inaugurated president attended a National Prayer Service after waking up in the White House for the first time.

Celebrities like America Ferrera, Madonna, Ashley Judd, Cher, Katy Perry, Amy Schumer, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Michael Moore, Debra Messing, Patricia Arquette, and more attended the protest.

Madonna, during that protest, said she had “thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House. ”.

But Trump, in his inaugural day address called for a “new national pride” to heal divisions and asked for unity.

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Biden pardons Mark Milley, Anthony Fauci, J6 committee members.

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President Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley (Ret. ), and others who some speculated may have faced investigations under the incoming Trump administration on Monday.

Biden’s pardons come just hours before he is set to depart the White House and President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office once again.

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Donald Trump supporters wait overnight outside Capital One Arena in frigid temperatures.

The line to celebrate President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration at Capital One Arena stretched four city blocks on Monday morning as excited supporters braved the cold for the historic event.

Susan from Michigan said she arrived at 11:30 p. m. on Sunday night and had been waiting outside for hours, dressed in six layers with a plastic bag around her head to fend off the chill. But she doesn’t mind the cold “because we need to support our president and our first lady.

Some in line have been drinking whiskey as the January air feels like 12 degrees. Others have been singing the national anthem to keep their spirits up.

Jackie Brown from Alabama said she arrived at 8:30 on Sunday night with her brother in law and nephew, but they ditched her because it was “too cold. “.

The Capital One Arena can hold 20,000 people, but law enforcement officials have said more than 200,000 individuals had Inauguration Day tickets to the inauguration, a show of overwhelming support for the newly-elected president.

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How can I attend a presidential Inauguration Day?

Tickets to attend presidential inaugurations are made publicly available through Congress. They are available at no cost, but there is a limited number to be dispersed.

A ticket to the inauguration allows attendees to see the president and vice president be sworn in on January 20, 2025, in person.

In order to request a ticket, people must go through their members of Congress or senators. Tickets are available in the weeks before the inauguration, and depending on the member, they could be open for requests even earlier.

Tickets are in very high demand, and not everyone who requests them can get one. However, people can still watch Inauguration Day. The ceremony can be viewed at the National Mall where large video screens will broadcast it to crowds gathered there.

Additionally, people can gather along the inaugural parade route. After being sworn in, President Donald Trump will ceremonially travel from the Capitol to the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Why is Inauguration Day on January 20th?

Inauguration Day is always held on Jan. 20, as per the 20th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. The amendment states, “The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January. ”.

The amendment was ratified on January 23, 1933.

The Constitution originally dictated that presidents were to be inaugurated on March 4. And most of them have been.

However, the lengthy “lame duck” period began to present an issue for Congress as there were often pressing matters that needed to be addressed.

Further, some of the original justifications for the March date had been remedied, such as travel time and news regarding the election results being spread across the country.

The date of January 20th was decided on, as it would significantly move up the event but also still allows time for certification to take place and any disputes to be settled.

The first president to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 was Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday.

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Trump to say US is beginning ‘thrilling new era of national success’.

President-elect Donald Trump will call on all Americans to act with courage and restore the vitality of the nation in his inaugural address on Monday.

“I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country,” Trump will say, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks that were shared with Fox News Digital.

That change will come swiftly, with Trump expected to sign more than 200 executive actions on Inauguration Day, covering his policy priorities on border security, energy, reducing the cost of living for families, ending diversity, equity and inclusion policies across the federal government and more.

“Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense,” Trump will say.

“My message to Americans today is that it is time for us to once again act with courage, vigor, and the vitality of history’s greatest civilization. “.

Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser contributed to this update.

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What is the history of Inauguration Day?

Inauguration Day now takes place on Jan. 20, or the 21st if the former date falls on a Sunday, but that was not always the case.

The first inauguration of a U. S. president came on April 30, 1789, when George Washington was sworn in as commander-in-chief.

The date was moved to March until 1937, when the January tradition began.

Most Americans who have been to or watched a presidential inauguration are also familiar with it taking place facing the national mall and Washington Monument, a tradition first started by former President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

Much of the pomp and circumstance of the day is governed by tradition, not the Constitution.

The first inaugural parade, for example, was held by Washington in 1789 when he journed from Mount Vernon to New York. According to a website on inaugural history, it was Thomas Jefferson who made the parade a formal affair.

Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1937 inauguration was the first televised parade, the website said.

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LEADER THUNE: Congress is ready to work with President Trump to deliver on mandate from Americans.

“After four years of inflation, chaos at our borders, and weakness on the world stage, the United States is turning the page. President Trump’s inauguration will usher in a new era focused on American strength – including a strong economy, a strong border and a strong military,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S. D. , writes in an op-ed for Fox News Digital.

“I expect we will see the president take action immediately to secure the border and undo Biden administration policies that threaten America’s energy security. And Republicans in Congress will work tirelessly to amplify his efforts.

“We are already hard at work on legislation to accomplish two of our biggest priorities – providing the resources necessary to secure the border and extending the tax relief Republicans passed during the first Trump administration.

“The Senate took an initial step on border security this past week with consideration of the Laken Riley Act, which will ensure that illegal aliens who steal, assault a law enforcement officer, or kill or seriously injure another person are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement instead of being allowed out on the streets.

“We’re looking to pass the bill in the Senate Monday and get it to the president’s desk shortly thereafter. Congressional Republicans will also deploy the Congressional Review Act to undo burdensome Biden administration regulations.

“The Senate is also hard at work making sure President Trump has the team he needs in place. Senate committees have held hearings on 12 of President Trump’s nominees so far, with more on the way. “.

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SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: Every American should root for President Trump’s success.

“. . in this moment of President Trump’s second inauguration, our country has a bright, new opportunity to come together and come roaring back once again. If President Trump succeeds, all of us will succeed together,” House Speaker Mike Johnson writes in an op-ed for Fox News Digital.

“It’s no secret that the last four years have been needlessly difficult for the American people. Joe Biden’s open-border policies have left our cities ransacked and our state budgets bankrupted. Fentanyl has poured into our schools and neighborhoods and poisoned our children. 40-year high inflation has left Americans poorer and produced interest rates that put homeownership out of reach for young people. Over-regulation has strangled our industries. Virtually every policy decision of the Biden White House has put America last.

“But with Donald Trump, a new Golden Age can be realized. He has promised to make America safe, strong, and prosperous again. He has proven before he can fulfill those promises. Life will be better for every family in his second term. We have a plan to get there. “.

“Common sense will be a central theme of Trump’s presidency,” Johnson wrote.

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Trump gets inaugurated Monday; here’s how the Supreme Court swears in new presidents.

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Top members of the three branches of government will come together in a rare display of national unity and tradition when the presidential and vice-presidential oaths of office are delivered at Monday’s inauguration. A swear-in rookie, and perhaps funny hats, will be indispensable parts of the ceremonies.

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh will continue a nearly 240-year-old tradition of administering the oaths to President-elect Donald Trump and his No. 2, JD Vance. The other seven members of the high court are expected to attend the event in the Capitol Rotunda, all in their judicial robes.

Whatever political differences exist, they surely will not be on display at this most cordial and dignified of ceremonies. After all, the first person the president thanks will likely be the chief justice. But an undercurrent of tension remains.

During his first run for high office in 2016, candidate Trump took the unusual step of attacking a member of the federal judiciary, labeling Roberts “an absolute disaster” among other personal insults. This will be the “Chief’s” fifth presidential swearing-in, his second with Trump.

The choice of Kavanaugh is no surprise: incoming second lady Usha Vance clerked for Kavanaugh when he was a judge on the U. S. Court of Appeals in Washington.

She then went on to a prestigious law clerkship at the Supreme Court with Roberts. Sources say Kavanaugh gave an especially strong job recommendation for Usha Vance to his now bench colleague.

In an August interview with “Fox and Friends,” Usha Vance said Kavanaugh was “such a good boss” and “decent person” who “hired people from all over the political spectrum. “.

“My experience working for him was overwhelmingly positive,” she added.

Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Clarence Thomas are among recent justices who have performed similar vice-presidential swear-in honors.

This is an excerpt from an article by Shannon Bream and Bill Mears.

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How does transition of power occur on Inauguration Day?

Several traditions on Inauguration Day are dedicated to reaffirm the importance of the peaceful transition of power, from White House staff to the commanders-in-chief.

The cooks and cleaners who aid the president and their family every day traditionally take time to say goodbye to the White House’s outgoing residents before public events begin, hours before meeting with the new first family, according to White House History.

It’s also common for the outgoing first lady to give her successor a tour of the East Wing. Notably, Melania Trump bucked this particular tradition with Jill Biden, and it’s not clear if the latter will do the same.

The departing president also is normally known to leave a letter for their successor to open after being sworn in, the contents of which historically are largely undisclosed.

The outgoing president attending the new president’s inauguration is also generally seen as a cornerstone of the peaceful transition of power on Inauguration Day, though this does not always occur.

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Trump vows to ‘act with historic speed’ after presidential inauguration that brings redemption.

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Just before noon on Monday inside the U. S. Capitol, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.

Two and a half months after his convincing election victory over Vice President Harris, the president-elect returns to office in what will symbolize his reinvention and redemption four years after being ushered out of the White House by the American electorate.

“We put America first, and it all starts tomorrow,” Trump told thousands of supporters jam-packed into Washington, D.C. ‘s, Capitol One Arena at his inauguration eve rally. “We begin a brand-new day of American strength and prosperity, dignity and pride. “.

President Biden, Harris, former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Republican and Democrat members of Congress, . 20, due to it falling on a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Similar to Trump’s first inauguration and the weeks following his victory in the 2024 election, universities and education groups are offering different outlets for students on Monday.