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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Here's how the news developed on Inauguration Day:
Jan 20, 2025, 9:45 AM EST

Trump will rename Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' among 1st actions

Among the first executive orders set to be signed by President-elect Donald Trump will be an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."

During his January press conference at Mar-A-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it’s currently run by cartels and that "it’s ours."

"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America," Trump said. "What a beautiful name. And it's appropriate. It's appropriate. And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country."

Presidents have the authority to rename geographic regions and features via executive order.

-ABC News’ John Santucci and Kelsey Walsh

Jan 20, 2025, 9:40 AM EST

Kamala Harris welcomes JD Vance at the White House

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff are welcoming Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance at the White House.

The four posed for photos at the North Portico after shaking hands.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Vice President Kamala Harris welcome Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance as they arrive at the White House in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Jan 20, 2025, 9:36 AM EST

Biden takes selfie with first lady at White House

President Joe Biden snapped a selfie with first lady Jill Biden outside the White House, documenting their final morning in office.

The Bidens will soon host the Trumps for tea and coffee at the White House.

Jan 20, 2025, 9:34 AM EST

Photos of Trumps, Vances gathering inside St. John's Church

President-elect Donald Trump was joined by his family members, incoming first lady Melania Trump, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany Trump and his grandchildren, at St. John's Church on the morning of inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump attends a service at St. John's Church on the inauguration day of his second Presidential term in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Family members including Ivanka Trump, arrive before President-elect Donald Trump for a service at St. John's Church, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.
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President-elect Donald Trump greets Vice President-elect JD Vance as they attend a service at St. John's Church on the inauguration day of his second Presidential term in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
Carlos Barria/Reuters

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump and her son Theodore Kushner attend services at St. John's Church on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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Trump, who sat between his wife and incoming second lady Usha Vance, was seen chatting with Vice President-elect JD Vance.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks with Vice President-elect JD Vance during a church service at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Tesla CEO Elon Musk all attended, as well.

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