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, 10:06 AM EST

Mike Pence to attend inauguration

Former Vice President Mike Pence announced his plans to attend the inauguration.

"Today, I will attend the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at the U. S. Capitol," Pence wrote on X. "This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States."

Pence was seen arriving at the U.S. Capitol at around 9:30 a.m.

Trump and Vance have had a contentious relationship and did not interact publicly for four years after Pence broke with Trump by refusing to reject the 2020 election results.

– ABC News' Oren Oppenheim

Jan 20, 2025, 10:00 AM EST

Biden tells Trump: 'Welcome home'

As Trump exited his limousine, Biden said to him: "Welcome home."

Trump walked up the steps with Melania Trump and they shook hands with the Bidens.

The president-elect and his wife were greeted by Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden.
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Donald, Melania Trump visit the Bidens at the White House

The president-elect and his wife were greeted by Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden.
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Jan 20, 2025, 9:55 AM EST

Trump is now at the White House

Trump has arrived at the White House, where he will have tea with President Biden.

The two men will later ride together to the U.S. Capitol for Trump's swearing in.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden pose alongside President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump as they arrive at the White House in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Trump's return caps what has been a remarkable political comeback unlike anything in American history.

This isn't Trump's first time back at the White House. Biden invited him for an Oval Office meeting days after his victory in November.

Jan 20, 2025, 9:50 AM EST

Hundreds available to attend inauguration from inside the Capitol Rotunda

Guests will attend the inauguration from the Capitol Rotunda and overflow areas, with 800 able to attend from inside the Rotunda.

About 1,300 can attend in the Emancipation Hall, and 500 can watch from the theater in the Capitol Visitor Center.

Staff prepare ahead of the the inauguration ceremony before Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
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-- ABC News’ Justin Gomez and Allison Pecorin