Pres. Donald Trump moves swiftly to implement his new agenda after inauguration

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time at the Capitol.

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Last updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:03AM GMT
Trump returns to power in historic inauguration

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

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

Now that he's finished signing the orders, Trump is attending several inaugural balls.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:40 AM

Photos show inauguration events, preps, protests

From events for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters, here's a look at the most recent photos.

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Village People perform at Trump rally

The Village People performed their hit 1978 song, "Y.M.C.A.," at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump, second right, greets members of the Village People before they perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, second right, greets members of the Village People before they perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

President-elect Donald Trump could be seen dancing with the performers during the song.

Members of the Village People, with President-elect Donald Trump, left, perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
Members of the Village People, with President-elect Donald Trump, left, perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally on Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, left, dances as the Village People perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump, left, dances as the Village People perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump says he'll visit Los Angeles wildfire wreckage on Friday

Trump shared plans to travel to L.A. on Friday to survey the damage of wildfires that killed at least 27 people and scorched the largest urban area of California in at least 40 years.

Trump said he's praying for the survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires and will help rebuild the city "more beautiful" than ever before.

He also mentioned plans to help North Carolina hurricane survivors get "rocking and rolling," arguing they've been "treated very badly as a state."

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Musk says he plans 'significant changes'

Elon Musk, co-director of Trump's DOGE initiative to dismantle parts of the federal government, stuttered a bit when he was invited onstage to discuss the program's plans.

Elon Musk reacts as President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
Elon Musk reacts as President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

"What matters going forward is to actually make significant changes, cement those changes and set the foundation for America to be strong for a century, for centuries, forever," said Musk, dressed in a black overcoat and tie that was dressier than his typical attire.

"This victory is the start, really," he said.

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Jan 20, 2025, 10:45 AM GMT

Trump doubles down on immigration comments

Trump repeated several of his campaign lines on immigration, including the unfounded claim that foreign governments are "emptying" their prisons, jails or mental institutions into the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

He said the press excoriated him during the campaign for repeatedly bringing up the fictitious character Hannibal Lecter but suggested some of the immigrants living in the U.S. "are probably worse."

The crowd applauded as he teased plans for mass deportation, without going into detail.