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, 5:31 PM EST

Trump enters arena to boisterous applause

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

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

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Capital One arena on the inauguration day of Trump's second presidential term, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2025.
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Trump shook hands with supporters in the crowd, many of whom held up their cellphones to film his entrance.

Supporters of President Donald Trump react as they watch a screen while Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 5:45 PM EST

DeSantis refers to Gulf as 'Gulf of America' in executive order

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on an approaching winter storm on Monday that refers to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."

Among the first executive orders set to be signed by Trump is one that would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."

Jan 20, 2025, 5:00 PM EST

Amy Klobuchar discusses Trump and Biden limo ride to the Capitol

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, chair of the congressional inaugural committee, called into ABC News and spoke with anchor David Muir after the ceremonies on Capitol Hill.

Klobuchar was in the motorcade with Trump and Biden as they rode together from the White House to the swearing-in the Capitol Rotunda.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, who is chairing the congressional inaugural committee, called into ABC News after the ceremonies on Capitol Hill.
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Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses Trump and Biden motorcade to the CapitolSen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, who is chairing the congressional inaugural committee, called into ABC News after the ceremonies on Capitol Hill.
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"I'm not going to reveal every detail, except to say maybe we did discuss football just a little bit, and some of the games yesterday," she said about what was discussed on the short trip. "And we also talked about the now-president's upcoming trip to Los Angeles, and I talked to him privately about that with the Olympics coming, and how important that is."

President-elect Donald Trump is seen in the presidential limousine as he and President Joe Biden depart the White House for the Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington.
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Jan 20, 2025, 4:49 PM EST

Kash Patel, Trump's FBI director nominee, addresses crowd

Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee for FBI director, which is a non-partisan position, addressed Trump supporters at Capital One Arena ahead of his arrival.

Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI Director arrives to speak during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.
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"It's pretty cool to be speaking in Capital One Arena right before the boss," Patel said, as the crowd cheered.

"We are not only the beacon of hope, but we are the land of constitutional justice. We are the land under Donald J. Trump and JD Vance where we are going to end the two-tier system of justice. We are going to remove the weaponization of the intelligence community for political purposes, and we are going to put the men and women of America first."

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to be the director of the FBI, speaks at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.
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