First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in DC

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

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Meredith Deliso, Emily Shapiro, Emily Chang, David Brennan, Leah Sarnoff, and T. Michelle Murphy
Last Updated: January 21, 2025, 2:16 AM EST

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.

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How to watch Trump's inauguration

ABC News will have comprehensive coverage of the inauguration throughout the day.

Trump is expected to begin his day with a service at St. John's Episcopal Church and a private tea at the White House before his swearing-in ceremony at noon in the Capitol Rotunda.

A woman wears a hat with badges supporting Donald Trump near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 17, 2025.
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The network's coverage will begin with a special edition of "Good Morning America" at 7 a.m. EST, followed by a day-long special report beginning at 9 a.m. EST and led by "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir from Washington.

Read more about how to tune into today's events here.

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