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What happens on Trump's Inauguration Day? By James Oliphant WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history. Inauguration Day is, by tradition, largely dedicated to pomp and circumstance. One president leaves the White House, and another moves in. But Trump, a Republican, also has pledged to sign a flurry of executive orders on subjects ranging from border security to oil and gas production on his first day in office. Trump will take the oath of office, likely administered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, at 12 p.m. EST (1700 GMT) in front of the U.S. Capitol. Trump will then deliver his inaugural address. In interviews, he has said he intends it to be uplifting and unifying. That would mark a departure from his first speech in 2017, which detailed a broken country he described as “American Carnage”. The joint congressional committee that administers the swearing-in ceremony on the Capitol grounds says it will be releasing more than 220,000 tickets for the event. The National Park Service, which oversees the National Mall where unticketed members of the public gather to watch the ceremony, has issued a permit to Trump’s inauguration committee for an estimated crowd of 250,000 people. PARADE TO THE WHITE HOUSE After a lunch with congressional leaders at the U.S. Capitol, Trump will proceed down Pennsylvania Avenue in a motorcade to the White House, accompanied by a procession of military regiments, school marching bands, floats and citizens’ groups. The new president and his guests will then observe the rest of the parade from a reviewing stand. GETTING TO WORK Two sources familiar with the planning said Trump is preparing a flood of executive orders and directives that could total more than a 100 for Day One and beyond. He is expected to sign orders that give immigration officers more latitude to arrest migrants with no criminal records, send more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border and restart construction of the border wall. The orders will include a drive to increase energy production and follow through on Trump's oft-stated campaign vow to "drill, baby, drill.” Trump also is likely to issue the first wave of pardons for defendants convicted by the federal government for their participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. PARTIES AND A RALLY There will be at least 18 inaugural galas held throughout Washington over the weekend and Monday, three of which are considered official and which Trump is expected to attend. On Sunday, on the eve of the inauguration, Trump is set as well to hold a campaign-style "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" at an arena in downtown Washington. WHO COVERS THE COSTS? The official events are financed by Trump’s inauguration committee, which is chaired by longtime Trump allies Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer who is Trump's pick to be his Middle East envoy, and Kelly Loeffler, a former U.S. senator and Trump's pick to head the Small Business Administration. The committee will be responsible for covering the costs of everything but the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, which is borne by taxpayers. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-expect-trumps-inauguration-day-2025-01-16/

Biden’s Farewell Address What a great thread title. .

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#100% Trump

Americans want to help, but NO blank checks !

GET READY.

Petty racists.

BIDENFLATION BAKED INTO THE SYSTEM: Consumer price growth rose in December, a sign Trump will inherit stubborn inflation as he takes office. Consumer price growth ticked up in December, a sign President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the inflation issues that dogged the Biden administration as he re-takes the White House next week. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that the annual inflation rate — which is calculated based on prices compared to a year ago — climbed to 2.9% from 2.7% in November. On a monthly basis, the rate rose to 0.4%, up from 0.3% a month prior and above expectations. Even as the broader inflation index picked up, a measure that strips out volatile food and gas items climbed less than expected. That so-called “core” reading is closely watched by investors. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/inflation-report-december-2024-economic-outlook-2025-rcna187502 That’s not all Trump inherits on January 20:

Amazing how they can always get into congressional hearings. . . . . . right ?

Catherine Salgado The Pam Bondi hearing is just turning into Democrats accusing her of wanting to do the things that the Biden DOJ has done for the past four years.

LIVE: Six Trump Nominees Head to the Hill for Confirmation Hearings. https://pjmedia.com/liveblog/2025/01/15/live-six-trump-nominees-head-to-the-hill-for-confirmation-hearings-n16

THE LEFT’S WAR ON WOMEN: When It Comes to Protecting Women’s Sports, Democrats Just Failed Their First Test. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed legislation banning men from competing in women’s sports — a true victory for fairness, women’s rights, and common sense. The vote was 218-206, with all Republicans present supporting the bill and all but two Democrats opposing it. The only Democrats to support the bill were Reps. Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez. Both men represent swing districts in Texas. Women’s sports should not be a partisan issue, yet the Democrats’ unwavering opposition has made it one. The Democratic Party hasn’t learned anything from the 2024 elections and is doubling down on its embrace of radical policies that don’t reflect mainstream America. https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/01/14/when-it-comes-to-protecting-womens-sports-democrats-just-failed-their-first-test-n4935980