First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in DC

Two Pennsylvania brothers arrested for their role in the riots were released.

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

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

After he is through signing the orders, Trump will attend inaugural balls tonight.

Jan 20, 2025, 4:30 PM EST

Brian Driscoll named acting FBI director

Brian Driscoll has been named acting director of the FBI by the incoming administration, days after Driscoll was tapped as the new head of the FBI’s Newark field office.

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate resigned this morning, as did most of the executive staff, according to sources.

-ABC News’ Luke Barr

Jan 20, 2025, 4:23 PM EST

Trump reviews the troops at Emancipation Hall

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked hand-in-hand into Emancipation Hall before Trump reviewed the troops, marking his first honors ceremony during his second term as president.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked hand-in-hand into Emancipation Hall before Trump reviewed the troops, marking his first honors ceremony during his second term as president.
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President Donald Trump reviews the troops in first honors ceremonyPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked hand-in-hand into Emancipation Hall before Trump reviewed the troops, marking his first honors ceremony during his second term as president.
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President Donald Trump reviews the troops in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol during his Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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President Donald Trump reviews the troops in Emancipation Hall of the U.S. Capitol during his Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps parade in front of President Donald Trump during Inauguration ceremonies in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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The review of the troops was initially set for outdoors but was moved to Emancipation Hall due to the freezing temperatures outside.

Jan 20, 2025, 4:12 PM EST

Focus will soon shift to Capital One Arena

The inaugural luncheon has ended and Trump is about to participate in the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol.

His next stop will be Capital One Arena for remarks to a waiting crowd and the signing of executive orders.

Some Trump allies and officials have already spoken ahead of his arrival, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Also speaking was Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director.

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk gestures on stage as he prepares to speak inside the Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of Donald Trump's second Presidential term, in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks inside Capital One arena on the inauguration day of Donald Trump's second Presidential term, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2025.
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Kash Patel gestures inside the Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of Donald Trump's second presidential term, in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 4:02 PM EST

Milley's official portrait was removed from Pentagon hallway

Gen. Mark Milley’s official portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down this afternoon from the hallway where it hung along with those of previous chairmen.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the unveiling of former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ret. U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley’s portrait at the Pentagon, Washington, Jan. 10, 2025.
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Two U.S. officials confirmed that Milley’s portrait was taken down from that hallway.

One official told ABC News that the whereabouts of the portrait is unknown.

The portrait was officially unveiled on Friday, Jan. 10, at a ceremony in that hallway where both Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were present.

Gen. Mark Milley’s official portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down this afternoon from the hallway where it hung along with those of previous chairmen.
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Gen. Mark Milley’s portrait removed from Pentagon hallwayGen. Mark Milley’s official portrait as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was taken down this afternoon from the hallway where it hung along with those of previous chairmen.
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The portrait’s disappearance was first noted by reporters at the Pentagon who have posted uncleared photos of the empty space where the portrait was hung.

Read more here.

-ABC News’ Luis Martinez and Matt Seyler

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