Trump Takes Oath Of Office, Flurry Of Executive Orders, Biden's Pardons & Farewell, Snow For The South

Today on America in the Morning Trump Takes Oath Of Office With cold weather forcing the ceremony inside the US Capitol Rotunda, Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president, and vowed to put America first as he enters his second term in office. Steve Futterman has the story. Trump’s Executive Orders Following the swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol, President Trump signed a number of executive orders after an inauguration parade in front of a crowd at Capital One Arena in Washington D-C. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Biden’s Farewell After President Trump took the oath of office and gave his inaugural address, now-former-President Joe Biden boarded Marine One for Joint Base Andrews where he wished his supporters well. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on Biden’s farewell speech. Last-Hour Biden Pardons Joe Biden left Washington, but not before stirring controversy with last-minute pardons, including for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports a number of high-profile Democrats warned Biden against issuing the preemptive pardons. Trump Orders January 6 Pardons Among the executive orders and actions taken by President Trump in his first day back in office, he followed through on a campaign promise and pardoned approximately 1,500 people involved in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Containing California Wildfires Fire-ravaged Southern California is dealing with more gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk, but as correspondent Julie Walker reports, fire crews seem to have the upper hand in containing the biggest blazes. Trump Takes The Oath Of Office Donald Trump entered the Capitol Rotunda, and along with J.D. Vance, were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States. Correspondent Donna Warder reports on Trump’s second inauguration. Tackling Immigration & Energy President Trump is declaring national emergencies surrounding two of his top campaign promises, as he assumes the Presidency. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Rubio Confirmed On Inauguration Day, the Senate voted to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by the chamber. Ramaswamy’s Plans One person who was supposed to have a big hand in helping President Trump reshape the government now has new plans in mind. Former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will be leaving the setup of the Department of Government Efficiency, even before it gets off the ground. Pamela Furr has more. Hegseth Passes Committee Test After the inauguration, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to a vote by the US Senate. Snow For The South The northern states are used to cold and snow in the winter, but for parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast states around to Florida, not only are they bracing for an unusual Arctic blast, they’re also preparing for snow. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Not Everyone Heading To Davos 2025 In Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is getting underway, where heads of state, politicians, and business leaders converge for the annual event. Judge OK’s Abortion Pill Case Access to abortion pills could be facing a fresh challenge, after a state judge OK’s a lawsuit with national implications to proceed. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Finally One of the first polls taken as President Trump begins his second term as Commander-in-Chief looks at both support and opposition of his agenda. As correspondent Jennifer King reports, the national political divide is clear within the polling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices