First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in DC
Two Pennsylvania brothers arrested for their role in the riots were released.
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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The Trumps dance to 'Battle Hymn of the Republic'
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended the Commander in Chief Ball on Monday evening, marking their first ball of the night.
The Trumps danced with members of the military to "Battle Hymn of the Republic," a song written by Julia Ward Howe during the Civil War.
President Trump and Melania attend the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seen arriving at the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball on Monday evening.
Trump sets record with 42 executive orders, memoranda, proclamations
The White House is touting a "historic" first day in office for President Donald Trump, saying that he enacted 42 executive orders, memoranda and proclamation actions.
Additionally, the freshly inaugurated president signed "115 personnel actions," and more than "200 executive actions."
-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart
Crowds gather at a DC detention facility to await release of Jan. 6 rioters
After President Donald Trump signed sweeping pardons for over 1,500 convicted Jan. 6 rioters on Monday, crowds began to gather at the Central Detention Facility in Washington, D.C., to celebrate their release.
Those gathered include family members of some of the pardoned inmates.
Those who are expected to be released tonight include Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio — who was sentenced to 22 years in prison — and Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes, who was sentenced to 18 years.
"This is more than the J6 Committee thought was possible," said an advocate for the rioters, who had been working directly with the Trump transition team for weeks in advance of anticipated pardons and commutations on Day 1.