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.

Jan 20, 2025, 9:14 AM EST

Inauguration coincides with MLK Day

Trump's second swearing in is occurring on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The last time that happened was former President Barack Obama's second inauguration in 2013. Obama, the nation's first Black president, took the oath of office that year using two Bibles, one that belonged to King and one that belonged to Abraham Lincoln.

The overlap isn't expected to happen again until 2053.

Jan 20, 2025, 9:04 AM EST

Fauci, Milley react to preemptive pardons from Biden

Following Biden’s announcement of preemptive pardons to potential targets of the incoming Trump administration, the recipients express their gratitude to the outgoing president.

"I really truly appreciate the action President Biden has taken today on my behalf," Dr. Anthony Fauci told ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl. "Let me be perfectly clear, Jon, I have committed no crime, you know that, and there are no possible grounds for any allegation or threat of criminal investigation or prosecution of me.”

Retired Gen. Mark Milley also expressed that he was “deeply grateful for the President’s action.”

"After forty-three years of faithful service in uniform to our Nation, protecting and defending the Constitution, I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights. I do not want to put my family, my friends, and those with whom I served through the resulting distraction, expense, and anxiety."

"I wish this pardon weren't necessary, but unfortunately, the political climate we are in now has made the need for one somewhat of a reality,” said Harry Dunn, former Capitol Police officer. “I, like all of the other public servants, was just doing my job and upholding my oath, and I will always honor that.”

Jan 20, 2025, 8:49 AM EST

Trumps arrive for church service

Donald Trump and Melania Trump have arrived for a church service at St. John's in Washington, a tradition for presidential inaugurations.

Trump said he's feeling "great."

Melania Trump and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrive for services at St. John's Church as part of Inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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After church, President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will welcome the Trumps to the White House -- an invitation that Trump did not offer the Bidens four years ago when he skipped the inaugural events entirely.

Jan 20, 2025, 8:47 AM EST

First to ABC: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tom Homan and Kellyanne Conway to speak at Capital One Arena, per sources

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, "border czar" Tom Homan and Kellyanne Conway will speak at Capital One Arena, per sources familiar with the planning.

Elon Musk will join the speakers list as well.

The president will also swing by the Capital One Arena for the 60th Presidential Inaugural Ceremony Viewing & Parade.

The evening will include the Oval Office Signing Ceremony, followed by the Commander and Chief Ball, Liberty Ball, and Starlight Ball.

-- ABC News’ Kelsey Walsh