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Donald Trump’s second inauguration is underway in Washington, DC on a chilly Monday.

Trump was scheduled to take the oath of office at noon, making him the 47th president of the United States and only the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms.

Most of the ceremony is being held indoors due to the frigid temperatures, but the district’s Capital One Arena will host a shortened version of the traditional inauguration parade.

You can watch live coverage of the day’s events in the player above and refresh this page for live updates.

Trump suspsends U.S. foreign aid for 90 days pending reviews

9:10 p.m. ET: Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending all U.S. foreign assistance programs for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with his policy goals.

Trump begins U.S. withdrawal from WHO again

8:40 p.m. ET: President Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization for the second time in five years. Experts warn the move could undermine progress against diseases like AIDS and malaria and weaken global defenses against future pandemics.

Trump signs order to keep TikTok open for 90 days

8:23 p.m. ET: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday granting TikTok a 90-day extension to continue operating in the U.S., allowing its China-based parent company more time to secure a U.S.-based buyer. The platform had faced a shutdown under a bipartisan law that required divestment or a ban, upheld recently by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Trump also said the United States as a country should own half of TikTok, which he estimated could be worth $1 trillion.

Trump discovers letter from Biden in Resolute Desk

8:00 p.m. ET: While signing executive orders in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump discovered a letter from Joe Biden in the Resolute Desk after a journalist reminded him to look for it.

Trump held up the envelope, marked with a handwritten "47" underlined in pencil, and joked, "Maybe we should all read it together." He said he’ll read it privately before deciding whether to share it publicly.

Trump reverses several Biden orders on Day 1

7:51 p.m. ET: President Donald Trump moved swiftly on his first day in office, rescinding several Biden-era executive orders.

Trump reversed a 2021 immigration order narrowing deportation priorities, reinstating his broader first-term policy. He also repealed Biden’s directives on voter registration expansion, AI regulation, and Title IX protections for gender identity and sexual orientation.

These rollbacks signal the start of Trump’s push to reshape federal policies in his second term.

Trump issues sweeping pardon for Jan. 6 rioters

7:50 p.m. ET: Trump has issued pardons for people charged with participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump said he was pardoning about 1,500 defendants and issuing six commutations.

The pardons fulfill Trump’s promise to release supporters who tried to help him overturn his election defeat four years ago.

"These are the hostages," he said while signing the paperwork in the Oval Office.

Trump returns to the White House

7:27 p.m. ET: Donald Trump has officially returned to the White House as president.

Shortly after 7 p.m., Trump walked through the doors, accompanied by his wife Melania, son Barron, and father-in-law Viktor Knavs.

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

7:00 p.m. ET: The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet. 

Trump signs executive orders

6:48 p.m. ET: Trump started signing his executive orders on Monday evening. He signed several items, including a withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty, a regulatory freeze "preventing bureaucrats from issuing any more regulations," and the restoration of freedom of speech and the prevention of government censorship of free speech. After signing his orders, he threw his pens into the audience. 

President Donald Trump holds up an executive orders after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Trump is expected to sign more executive orders back at the White House.

Trump delivers remarks at inaugural celebration

6:20 p.m. ET: Trump delivered a speech at the inaugural celebration following the parade.

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s appointee for special envoy for peace in the Middle East, kicked off the speaking portion following the parade by celebrating the return of three Israeli hostages Sunday.

"For the former hostages here today, welcome home," Trump said after being introduced by Witkoff.

Trump also told the audience that he’ll be signing pardons for "a lot of people" soon — including for those charged with attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

The new president made a point of emphasizing "a lot," delighting the crowd.

Trump also talked about how the Israel-Hamas war wouldn’t have happened had he been in office instead of Biden. He appeared to mix up that conflict with Russia’s war in Ukraine.

"Three years. It’s ridiculous," Trump said. The Israeli conflict occurred not even 18 months ago

Trump, Vance arrive at inaugural parade

5:26 p.m. ET: President Trump and Vice President Vance arrived at the inaugural parade on Monday evening. The crowd chanted "U.S.A.," as Trump made his way to the podium.

US President Donald Trump gestures next to Vice President J.D. Vance and First Lady Melania Trump as the crowd chants "Fight, fight, fight" during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by JIM WA

The indoor parade — attended by regular supporters — serves as a visual contrast to the events at the Capitol, where Trump was surrounded by lawmakers and many of the country’s richest men.

Emergency officials and first responders from a Pennsylvania county where Trump was nearly assassinated over the summer marched in the inaugural parade.

Butler County first responders presented the colors and marched in a large U around the arena. They carried the fire jacket of Corey Comperatore, a rallygoer who was shot and killed during the attempt on Trump’s life.

The inaugural parade also included a nod to Trump’s and Vance’s formative years.

Students from the New York Military Academy, a private prep school near West Point, marched in the parade. Trump is a 1964 graduate of the school, as well as an alumnus of distinction from the school.

Also participating were the marching band and cheerleaders from Ohio’s Middletown High School. Vance graduated from the school in 2003. The community raised more than $140,000 through private donations and grants to send students from Vance’s hometown to Washington.

Trump is expected to sign a wave of executive orders. 

Vivek Ramaswamy will not serve in Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency

 5:09 p.m. ET: The White House said Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that Trump selected him to lead alongside billionaire Elon Musk.

Ramaswamy's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency was confirmed hours after Trump took office Monday.

Ramaswamy, who sought the 2024 Republican nomination for president, has signaled plans to run for governor of Ohio.

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

Trump heads to Capital One Arena for parade

4:30 p.m. ET: Trump left the U.S. Capitol for the inaugural parade at Capital One Arena.

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

Trump watches First Honors Ceremony

4:25 p.m. ET: Trump followed the traditional inaugural playbook with a formal review of military troops.

The pass in review is an inspection of troops and a traditional ceremony that usually occurs on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. But, like the rest of the day’s festivities, it was also forced inside by low temperatures.

US President Donald Trump reviews the troops during his Inauguration ceremony in Emancipation Hall of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by GREG NASH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump and Vance watched the ceremony from a makeshift stage with a red carpet. Later, Trump moved closer to the troops with his wife, Melania.

Trump picks new leaders for energy agencies

4:22 p.m E.T.: Trump has named two Republicans to lead regulatory agencies that oversee nuclear power, natural gas and other energy infrastructure.

David Wright is the new chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, while Mark Christie heads the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials. FERC regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil. It also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas terminals, a Trump priority. Both panels are independent agencies, but members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

Wright replaces Christopher Hanson, while Christie supplants Willie Phillips. Both were named to their leadership posts by Joe Biden.

Crowd cheers Elon Musk 

3 p.m. ET: Elon Musk, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X, rallied the crowd at Capital One Arena with a brief but animated speech in which he promised to "work his a** off" as a member of DOGE, the president's proposed efficiency committee. He also spoke about the president's support for missions to Mars, which would presumably utilize SpaceX rockets and spacecraft.

"Can you imagine how awesome it will be to have American astronauts plant the flag on another planet for the first time?" he exclaimed, physically mimicking the act of planting a flag as the crowd cheered. "How inspiring would that be?"

Trump begins a formal signing ceremony at Capitol

1:30 p.m. ET: Flanked by members of Congress from both parties, Trump sat in a high-backed red chair at an ornate desk and began affixing his signature to documents. One act was related to Cabinet duties, while another directed that U.S. flags be flown at full staff on Inauguration Day.

Trump had bristled at the idea of flags flying at half-staff, as directed by Biden, for 30 days to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter died late last month.

Trump delivers speech in Emancipation Hall

1:25 p.m. ET: President Trump spoke to a crowd in Emancipation Hall. 

"You’re a younger, far more beautiful audience than I just spoke to," he said, complimenting the crowd of people "I want to keep that off the record because I don’t want to have all those big shots up there, I don’t want to think you’re more powerful than them. You look better than them, and I love you."

Trump promised action on what he calls the "J6 hostages," calling former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney "a crying lunatic," and bashing what he calls the "unselect committee of political thugs" that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. He also criticized the pardons Joe Biden issued right before Trump was sworn in and in recent weeks.

Unlike Trump's scripted inaugural speech, his remarks at Emancipation Hall were unscripted. He said, "I think this is a better speech than the one I made upstairs." His remarks were also slightly longer than his address earlier.

Vance gives speech in Emancipation Hall

1:20 p.m ET: Vance spoke quickly to a crowd in Emancipation Hall, first acknowledging Trump's inaugural address. 

He said, "Sir, you didn't hold back. That was a hell of a way to start the next four years." 

Vance added, "We're going to make America great again together for the next four years."  

Bidens leave US Capitol 

1:10 p.m ET: The Bidens departed the U.S. Capitol by helicopter to fly to Joint Base Andrews where Biden is set to deliver remarks to members of his administration.

He’ll then fly aboard a military airplane to Santa Ynez, California, to unwind with his family.

Trump and first lady Melania Trump waved goodbye from the Capitol. Then they moved back inside the Capitol with the Vances.

Trump, Vance depart Capitol Rotunda

1 p.m. ET: President Trump, VP Vance, and the first and Second Lady departed. Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris also left.

The Trump family was waiting for the remaining former presidents to leave the platform before they would be escorted out.

Carrie Underwood sings a capella following technical glitch

12:45 p.m. ET: An awkward few moments at Trump’s inauguration turned into a powerful performance as the attendees joined Carrie Underwood to sing ‘America the Beautiful.’

US singer songwriter Carrie Underwood performs "America the Beautiful" after President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The country music star handled an apparently technical glitch with grace, inviting everyone to join her in song.

Underwood held up her microphone and encouraged everyone: "You know the words; help me out here."

By the crescendo of the song, the Capitol Rotunda was filled with the sound of hundreds of voices singing in unison.

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It’s not clear why the musical track failed, or if anyone prompted Underwood to start the song on her own.

Trump's speech exceeds time, length of last inaugural address

12:40 p.m. ET: This time Trump spoke for 30 minutes during his second inaugural address. In 2017, his last address was 1,435 words and Trump spoke for just under 17 minutes. That was the shortest speech since President Carter’s in 1977. 

Trump’s plans for reshaping American asylum

12:33 p.m. ET: Trump said "all illegal entry will immediately be halted," with few details on how he would achieve that. He said he would end the practice of releasing migrants in the United States to pursue asylum, known as "catch-and-release," but didn’t say how he would pay for the enormous costs of detention.

Trump said little about his plans for mass deportation, saying only that he would deport "millions and millions of criminal aliens."

Trump discusses inflation

12:32 p.m. ET: Trump vowed to "defeat what was record inflation."

Inflation peaked at 9.1% in June 2022 after rising steadily in the first 17 months of Biden’s presidency from a low of 0.1% in May 2020. The most recent data shows that as of December it had fallen to 2.9%.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as former U.S. President Joe Biden looks on during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th presiden

But other historical periods have seen higher inflation, such as a more than 14% rate in 1980, according to the Federal Reserve.

Trump pledges to put US astronauts on Mars

12:30 p.m. ET: Trump pledged in inaugural address to pursue policy that 'expands our territory' and to put US astronauts on Mars.

Trump wants to make Martin Luther King Jr.‘s dream ‘a reality’

12:26 p.m. ET: Trump marked the fact that his inauguration was occurring on Martin Luther King Jr. Day., saying in his speech that his administration would "strive together to make his dream a reality."

"We will make his dream come true," Trump vowed of the Rev. King.

Trump says he will change name of Gulf of Mexico

12:25 p.m. ET: Later in his speech, the president added that he would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America."

Trump says 'America’s decline is over’

12:22 p.m. ET: Trump referred to the assassination attempt against him, saying he was "saved by God to make America great again," drawing a standing ovation from Republicans in the room while Democrats, including Biden and Harris, remained seated and still.

Trump said the election has given him "a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal" he says has taken place, "and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy and indeed their freedom. From this moment on, America’s decline is over."

Trump says ‘drill, baby, drill’

12:20 p.m. ET: Trump also revived his popular campaign promise "Drill, baby, drill," which was met with applause from the audience.

"I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will drill, baby, drill," Trump said.

Trump says government faces ‘crisis of trust’

12:15 p.m. ET: Declaring that the government faces a "crisis of trust," Trump said in his address that under his administration "our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced."

Speaking just feet from former President Biden, Trump said the Biden administration "cannot manage even a simple crisis at home," citing the wildfires in California and the flooding in North Carolina. He also pointed to "a continuing catalogue of catastrophic events abroad" and illegal immigration. 

President Trump delivers inaugural address

12:10 p.m. ET: President Donald Trump delivered his inaugural address inside the Rotunda.

During his address, he promised a "revolution of common sense" as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.’

In his first remarks as the 47th president, he declared that the "golden age of America begins right now."

"From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world," he said.

White House staff turning over the mansion for Trump during inauguration

12:05 p.m. ET: The staff of the White House residence starts the work of moving out one president and preparing the mansion for a new president as soon as the outgoing and incoming presidents leave for the inauguration at the Capitol.

They have about five hours to do it.

The White House chief usher is the staff person who oversees the process and will work with Melania Trump to coordinate the move. One former White House usher describes the process as "organized chaos."

Trump sworn in as president

12:02 p.m. ET: Trump was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump’s family surrounded him after his swearing-in.

He kissed his wife, Melania, on the cheek — this time making it past the brim of her hat.

Vance sworn in as vice president

12:00 p.m. ET: Vance officially took his oath of office right at noon, with his wife, Usha, and their children by his side. The oath was administered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

J.D. Vance is sworn in as the US Vice President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden pardons family members

11:50 a.m. ET: Minutes before his term was set to end, Biden announced that he was pardoning several members of his family, including his brother James Biden, sister-in-law Sara Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, brother-in-law John T. Owens and brother Francis Biden.

He said his family had been "subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me — the worst kind of partisan politics."

"Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end," he said. He also issued several other pardons and commutations in the moments before leaving office, including for aides and allies. None have been charged with any crimes.

Last month, he pardoned his son, Hunter, for tax and gun crimes.

Trump introduced, Amy Klobuchar speaks first

11:44 a.m. ET: Trump was introduced at the inauguration ceremony. He walked into the Rotunda for his second inauguration.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke at the start of the swearing-in, calling the audience to order before the ceremony began.

The Minnesota Democrat has a prominent role because she chairs the joint committee overseeing preparations for the inauguration.

She noted that the inauguration was being held on the holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day, stating that we must, "uphold the values enshrined in our constitution."

Opera singer Christopher Macchio prepares to perform ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

11:40 a.m. ET: "It is with deep humility and gratitude that I have accepted President Donald J. Trump’s gracious invitation to perform our National Anthem at the Inauguration of our 47th President," American tenor Christopher Macchio said in a statement provided to The Associated Press. "In opening and closing this magnificent ceremony with music that celebrates our nation, I hope to contribute to restoring the spirit of unity, strength, and love of country, that will help Make America Great Again."

Macchio performed at the Republican National Convention in July at Trump’s return rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in October after the president-elect’s first rally there was marred by an assassination attempt.

Audience welcomes former presidents

11:35 a.m. ET: The former presidents in attendance — Obama, Bush and Clinton — drew applause from the audience.

Two former first ladies were there, too, but Michelle Obama noticeably skipped the inauguration.

She wasn’t with the former U.S. leaders and their spouses at former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral earlier this month either. No explanation has been given for her absences.

Former vice presidents have arrived

11:15 a.m. ET: Dan Quayle and Mike Pence arrived on the platform with a standing ovation from members of both the House and Senate.

CEOs have better seats than Trump’s Cabinet members

11:15 a.m. ET: The CEOs of Meta, X, and Amazon sat in front of the president-elect’s entire Cabinet — a nod to the importance Trump has given the heads of some of the most powerful companies and social media platforms over his agency heads.

Trump enters the Capitol with Biden

10:50 a.m. ET: Trump entered the Capitol with Biden on Monday.

The inaugural ceremonies will begin around 11 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda, having been moved indoors because of concerns over the cold weather.

Trump, Vance arrive at the Capitol 

10:50 a.m. ET: Trump and Vance have arrived at the Capitol ahead of their inauguration. 

Biden and Trump share a limo

10:48 a.m. ET: Both men shared the same vehicle, along with Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, chair of the bipartisan Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Biden and Trump have been the bitterest of rivals for years. But the outgoing and incoming president taking the same vehicle to the inauguration ceremony keeps with political traditions.

President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are exiting

10:45 a.m. ET: Biden and Trump left the White House after spending about 35 minutes in a private meeting.

They got into a limo for the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony, which is less than two hours away.

First lady and incoming first lady leave the White House

10:45 a.m. ET: First lady Jill Biden and incoming first lady Melania Trump left the White House.

They were followed by Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance, who left in a limo for the swearing-in at the Capitol.

"Very well, thank you," Harris replied to a shouted question as she left the White House and headed to a waiting limo.

Harris and Biden make final posts on X

10:35 a.m. ET: "It has been the honor of our lifetimes to serve you, the American people," the vice president and president wrote in identical posts Monday morning on the social platform X.

The posts both featured a portrait of Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.

Trump will use mother's bible, Lincoln's 1861 bible

10:34 a.m.: President-elect Donald Trump will have his hand on two Bibles during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, the culmination of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

Trump will use his Bible, given to him by his mother in 1955, to "mark his Sunday Church Primary School graduation at First Presbyterian Church, in Jamaica, New York," a press release from his inaugural committee states. 

In addition to the sentimental Bible, the Lincoln Bible, first used in 1861 to swear-in the 16th U.S. president, will be used.

More guests enter the Capitol Rotunda, visitor's center

10:27 a.m. ET: Among the first people and high-ranking officials to arrive at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday was Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is sitting on the platform where Trump will take his oath.

Current and former House and Senate leaders also arrived, including former Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and his wife former Trump Cabinet member Elaine Chao.

Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy (L) talks with incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (R) during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shawn Thew-Pool/Getty

"It is getting packed," LiveNOW from FOX's Andrew Craft said during his live coverage of the event.

More attendees, which included the CEO of TikTok, made their way into the Capitol’s visitor center to watch the inauguration ceremonies on a large screen.

Evander Holyfield, Danica Patrick, Conor McGregor, Jake Paul and his brother Logan Paul have all made their way into a large area called the Emancipation Hall.

Telsa, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk looks on ahead of the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Im

The CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, was also there. He struck up a conversation with Logan Paul, who is a social media influencer and professional boxer.

As Trump enters the White House a second time, some celebrities and business leaders have sought closer relationships than during Trump’s first term.

(L-R) Lauren Sanchez, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attend the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on Jan

3 former Republican Speakers of the House are present for inauguration

10:24 a.m. ET: Newt Gingrich, John Boehner and Kevin McCarthy were seen in the Capitol Rotunda for the inauguration.

The last Democratic Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has said she is not attending the ceremony.

Pence is attending today’s inauguration ceremony

10:18 a.m. ET: Former Vice President Mike Pence said that he would attend the inauguration of Trump. 

"Today, I will attend the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at the U. S. Capitol," he wrote on X. "This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States. We encourage all our fellow Americans to join us praying for President Trump and Vice President Vance as they assume the awesome responsibility of leading this great Nation. And May God Continue to Bless the United States of America."

Trump and Pence once had a close relationship, but had a falling out when Pence refused to go along with Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Pence ran against Trump in the GOP primary but dropped his bid before any votes were cast.

Biden says he wrote a letter to Trump

10:14 a.m. ET: According to The Associated Press, Biden said he wrote a letter to Trump. It’s become tradition for the outgoing president to write a letter to his successor and leave it in the drawer of the Oval Office desk for the new president to find.

Biden declined to say what he said in the note. Trump wrote Biden a note four years ago.

Putin congratulates Trump

10:05 a.m. ET: Speaking during a video call with members of Russia’s Security Council just before Trump’s inauguration, Putin said that "we hear the statements from Trump and members of his team about their desire to restore direct contacts with Russia, which were halted through no fault of ours by the outgoing administration."

"We also hear his statements about the need to do everything to prevent World War III," Putin said in televised comments. "We certainly welcome such an approach and congratulate the U.S. president-elect on taking office."

Putin said Moscow is open to discussing a prospective peace settlement in Ukraine, adding it should lead not to a short truce but a lasting peace and take into account Russia’s interests.

The Trumps have arrived at the White House

10:00 a.m. ET: The Trumps met the Bidens on a gold-trimmed red carpet, exchanging greetings and posing for photos ahead of a private meeting over tea and coffee.

"Welcome home," Biden said to Trump after the president-elect stepped out of the car.

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump as they arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025, before departing for the US Capitol where Trump will be sworn in as the 47

Biden wrapped his hand around Trump’s upper arm to escort him inside the mansion.

U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House ahead of his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

JD Vance arrives at the White House

9:55 a.m. ET: Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris greeted the vice president-elect when he arrived.

Usually, only the president-elect comes to the White House on Inauguration Day before the swearing-in.

Harris and Vance have not yet had a formal one-on-one meeting after the outgoing vice president did not invite him to visit the official residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory.

Harris and Vance were accompanied by their spouses and all shook hands and posed for a picture.

The Bidens post a final selfie from the White House

9:45 a.m. ET: The Bidens posted a final selfie on Monday from the White House.

"One more selfie for the road. We love you, America," the post on the social platform X read.

Trump leaves church for White House

9:45 a.m. ET: Trump left St. John’s Episcopal Church after a prayer service ahead of the inauguration.

He and his wife, Melania, are next expected to be welcomed by President Biden and the first lady, where they will share tea and coffee at the White House. The private meeting is another presidential transition tradition.

It’s a stark departure from four years ago, when Trump refused to acknowledge Biden’s victory or attend his inauguration.

Trump to issue orders on immigration, AP source says

9:32 a.m. ET: Trump is going to issue a series of orders aimed at immigration policies, including ending asylum access, sending troops to the southern border and ending birthright citizenship, an incoming White House official said.

It’s unclear how he would carry out some of his executive orders, including ending automatic citizenship for everyone born in the country, while others were expected to be immediately challenged in the courts.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to preview some of the orders expected later Monday.

Trump previously made immigration a central issue in his campaign, pledging to launch "the largest deportation program in American history" on his first day back in office. 

Speaking at a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to rounding up and deporting millions of undocumented immigrants, particularly those with criminal records.

"On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program to get the criminals out," Trump told the crowd. "I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail, then kick them the hell out of our country as fast as possible."

Trump tells supporters to ‘never ever, ever give up’ in new video

9:25 a.m. ET: Trump’s team released a video online ahead of his swearing-in, and it portrays him as an outsider who overcame his legal problems to win a comeback to the White House, ushering in a new chapter for America.

The video stitches together footage of his courthouse appearances for his criminal trial last year, his mug shot from another criminal case in Georgia and images of prosecutors and judges involved in some of the other cases he faced, along with images of his visits to UFC matches, his campaign and the Republican National Convention.

In a voice-over, Trump tells his supporters they have to "never ever, ever give up" and "treat the word impossible as nothing more than motivation." The video was first reported by Fox News Digital.

Trump arrives at church service

8:55 a.m. ET: President-elect Trump was seen for the first time arriving for a church service ahead of the inauguration. He arrived at St. John's Episcopal Church with his wife, Melania, for a service ahead of his inauguration. Attending a church service on Inauguration Day is a long presidential tradition.

The Trumps spent the night at Blair House and will head to the White House for a coffee and tea with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden following the service.

US President-elect Donald Trump, center, and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive for mass at St. Johns Church ahead of the 60th presidential inauguration in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Trump plans flurry of executive orders

7:55 a.m. ET: President-elect Trump will sign more than 200 executive actions on his first day in office—a massive, record-setting first wave of policy priorities focused on border security, energy, reducing the cost of living for American families, ending DEI programs across the federal government, and more, Fox News Digital reports. 

On day one, the president-elect will declare a national border emergency; direct the U.S. military to work with the Department of Homeland Security to fully secure the southern border; and establish a national priority to eliminate all criminal cartels operating on U.S. soil. 

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Biden issues preemptive pardons

7:30 a.m. ET: As the sun rises on snowy Washington, it's the outgoing president making headlines. Joe Biden has issued preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Biden is using the extraordinary powers of his office to guard against potential "revenge" by the incoming Trump administration.

FULL STORY: Biden issues preemptive pardons for Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee members

The Source: Information from previous FOX Television Stations reporting was used in this report, along with updates from the pool feed of the inauguration events. FOX 5 DC and The Associated Press contributed.

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