President Trump spoke at Capitol One Arena on Monday hours after taking the oath of office. Trump previewed his priorities for his second term and bashed his predecessor’s policies. Source

The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation’s top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in. Source

Former President Joe Biden officially transferred power to President Trump at noon on Jan. 20, 2025, and left via helicopter after Mr Trump was sworn in. Source

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government’s mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally. Source

Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast. Source

Incoming staffers for President Trump bided their time at the Kennedy Center before they could access their new offices at the White House. Source

Park rangers at Death Valley National Park rescued a man stranded on a Mosaic Canyon hike. Source

At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said. Source

President Trump attended the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall. Mr. Trump inspected the troops as is custom for new U.S. presidents after their inauguration. Source

Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution. Source