Donald Trump described the imprisoned January 6 rioters as "hostages" and ordered that all pending criminal cases against Capitol riot defendants be dropped.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president of the United States as Americans give a ceremonial farewell to Joe Biden as the transfer of power is complete.

President-elect Donald Trump was sworn-in as 47th President of the United States in an Inauguration Day ceremony. Watch live and follow updates on Trump's Day 1 actions, Joe Biden's pardons and high-profile attendees.

Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday, January 20, 2025. The U.S. Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument on the inauguration day of Donald Trump’s second presidential term in Washington, DC. REUTERS

Trump has made headlines by choosing several Catholics to serve in his Cabinet and other parts of his administration, most prominently Vice President JD Vance.

Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.

JD Vance was sworn in as the 50th vice president, the culmination of a rapid political rise that propelled him to a heartbeat away from the presidency

Latest news and updates on the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency after his election victory. Follow live.

Tuesday marks President Donald Trump's first full day in office. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's coverage of his top priorities for Americans.

Armed with plenty of black Sharpies, President Donald Trump shattered the record for most executive orders signed on his first day in office and became the only commander-in-chief to partly do so in an arena packed with thousands of people.