Trump’s Inauguration Day: Blog updates

First lady Melania Trump is wearing a navy and ivory ensemble by American designer Adam Lippes for today’s inauguration ceremony.

“The tradition of the presidential inauguration embodies the beauty of American democracy and today we had the honor to dress our first lady, Mrs. Melania Trump,” Adam Lippes said in a statement to NewsNation. “Mrs. Trump’s outfit was created by some of America’s finest craftsmen and I take great pride in showing such work to the world.”

The look includes a tailored navy silk wool coat, a navy silk wool pencil skirt, and an ivory silk crepe blouse, all designed by Lippes and hand-sewn in New York City.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., opened the ceremony with a speech and announced the theme of the inauguration as “enduring democracy.”

She welcomed dignitaries including former presidents and vice presidents, justices of the Supreme Court and the families of the incoming president and vice president.

“It is the moment when leaders, elevated by the will of our people, promise to be faithful to our Constitution, to cherish and defend it,” she said. “It is the moment when they become, as we all should be, the guardians of our country.”

Klobuchar also called democracy a responsibility of every citizen and noted the importance of finding common ground.

President Donald Trump is set to hit the ground running as he takes office for the second time on Monday. In addition to declaring a national energy emergency and issuing executive orders regarding the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump appears set to enact another change he has teased: Renaming the Gulf of Mexico.

Earlier this month, Trump told reporters he wants it to be known as the Gulf of America, calling it “a beautiful name” and “appropriate.”

It quickly drew pushback from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who suggested North America be labeled as “América Mexicana” or “Mexican America.” That didn’t stop Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., from quickly introducing a bill to rename the gulf.

Read more here.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to fulfill the crackdowns he’s long promised on securing the U.S. border by signing multiple executive orders around immigration on his first day in office.

“The border security measures I will outline in my inaugural address tomorrow will be the most aggressive, sweeping effort to restore our borders the world has ever seen,” Trump told attendees of a private dinner on Sunday.

Read more about the executive orders he’s expected to sign later today here.

President-elect Donald Trump entered the U.S Capitol, where he will be sworn in to his second-non consecutive term.

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance entered the Capitol to cheers from the crowd. He is accompanied at the inauguration by his wife, Usha Vance.

The crowd at Capital One Arena gathered to watch the inauguration festivities erupted in applause as Donald Trump entered the U.S. Capitol for swearing-in ceremonies.

Some began changing “USA, USA!”

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is facing the daunting task of organizing Democrats in opposition to Republican majorities in Congress and a Republican-held White House.

One big question is how Jeffries will handle the question of immigration reform and how active a role Democrats will play in the process or if they will cede credit for any reforms to Republicans.

Current President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris entered the Capitol Rotunda to the song “Hail to the Chief.”

Opera tenor Christopher Macchio is performing “O, America!” as dignitaries enter the Capitol Rotunda for inauguration ceremonies.

Here’s a look at the Inauguration program, provided to NewsNation’s Ali Bradley:

Long lines of people brave frigid weather in Washington, D.C. to get in Capital One Arena on Inauguration Day. The first indoor Inauguration Day parade will take place in the stadium later today.

A look at the who’s who of speakers slated for today’s inauguration celebrations.

A source close to the Senate Majority Leader, as well as a few other GOP sources, told NewsNation they plan voting to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees as soon as possible.

These sources say they think they can get Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio and CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe confirmed Monday night.

President Joe Biden confirmed he left a letter at the White House for his predecessor and successor, President-elect Donald Trump.

“Yes,” Biden said when asked by reporters if he left a letter for Trump.

Outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump have arrived at the Capitol Rotunda where Trump will be sworn in.

The inauguration has been moved indoors due to frigid cold temperatures, the first time since President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration in 1985.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to declare a national emergency at the border as part of his Day 1 executive actions, NewsNation has learned.

Trump will direct the secretary of defense to deploy members of the armed forces and national armed guards to the border.

A desk is being set up on the stage in the Capital One Arena, where Trump is expected to sign executive orders this afternoon.

Flanked by a motorcade, current President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are on their way to the U.S. Capitol for the latter’s inauguration.

Trump has not said he will live anywhere but the White House. Seven presidents have resided elsewhere during their administrations for varying periods, most of which occurred due to renovations.

Wife Melania and son Barron, are expected to stay at the White House in varied capacities, with the latter attending NYU in Manhattan.

“I will be in the White House. And when I need to be in New York, I will be in New York,” Melania has said. “When I need to be in Palm Beach, I will be in Palm Beach. My first priority is to be a mom, to be a first lady, to be a wife.”

Read more here.

Sean Spicer, President-elect Donald Trump’s former press secretary, said on NewsNation that the inauguration “is not just taking the oath of office.”

“There’s a lot of actual things that go on behind the scenes,” Spicer said.

Along with taking the oath of office, Trump has paperwork to go through, as well as certificates to sign.

“It’s sort of like onboarding somebody at a new job, except you’re the president of the United States,” Spicer said.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden greet President-elect Trump and soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump on the steps of the White House, customary as part of the peaceful transfer of power.

As guests file into the Capitol Rotunda, those present include some of Trump’s cabinet nominees, including Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated for secretary of state; Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth, nominated for secretary of defense; Gov. Kristi Noem, nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security; and investor Scott Besson, Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department.

Several former Republican speakers of the House were also spotted gathering for the swearing-in ceremony.

“Welcome home,” President Joe Biden said as he greeted President-elect Donald Trump on the North Portico of the White House.

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are now hosting the president-elect and Melania Trump for a tea and coffee reception before traveling together to the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration.

So far, only General Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci have responded to President Biden’s pardons made this morning. Both say they are grateful to Biden and maintain their innocence.

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

At a private dinner on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump said he will sign close to 100 executive orders “within hours of taking office.”

This is a stark difference from his first term, when he signed one on Day 1.

Former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush did not sign any, while current President Joe Biden signed nine.

President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the White House where he will have tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden.

Presidential inaugurations are a moment for ceremony, but sometimes things don’t go as planned.

Here are some of the more unusual moments from inaugurations past.

Vice President Kamala Harris, along with second gentleman Doug Emhoff, greet Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance.