In a historic return to the presidency, Donald J. Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. The inauguration, held in the Capitol Rotunda, was marked by a speech that combined optimism and a steely determination reminiscent of past leaders like Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill. Trump's address outlined a vision for a new golden age in America, promising to restore the nation's promise and rebuild its greatness.

The speech was not just rhetoric; it was a call to action. Within minutes of taking office, President Trump signed over 30 executive orders addressing key issues such as border security, gender policies in sports, and educational reforms. His swift actions signal a presidency ready to tackle the challenges facing America head-on.

Political figures from both sides of the aisle have weighed in on the significance of this day. Congressman Barry Loudermilk, present at the inauguration, described Trump's speech as one of his best, drawing comparisons to the great speeches of past presidents. Meanwhile, political strategist Mark Penn noted the remarkable comeback of Trump, highlighting the shift in public sentiment that has brought him back to the White House.

Historian Solomon Schmidt provides a unique perspective, drawing parallels between Trump's policies and those of past presidents like William McKinley. Schmidt emphasized the historical significance of the day's events, noting the enduring legacy of American exceptionalism.

As Trump embarks on his second term, the nation stands at a crossroads. The challenges are significant, but so are the opportunities. With a clear agenda and a commitment to action, President Trump aims to lead America into a new era of prosperity and strength.

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Kansas GOP Senator Roger Marshall praised Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth as “steady as a rock through” his confirmation hearing, and predicted that there would be maybe “one or two dissenting votes” but the Senate would approve his nomination. Additional interviews with Virginia GOP Rep. Ben Cline and country music star John Rich.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton discussed his many lawsuits against the Biden administration, as well as a case before the Supreme Court about a Texas law requiring age verification for porn sites. His wife, Texas state Senator Angela Paxton, explained the nationwide effects of the lawsuit, saying “when Texas is able to pass legislation like this … it really lets us run blocker for all the other states.” Additional interviews with South Carolina GOP Rep. Ralph Norman and Daily Nouri founder and CEO Caroline Carralero.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer revealed the results of his committee’s investigation into federal telework, including the fact that “over 50%” of federal workers are remote, often three to five days in a week, leaving some buildings largely empty. Additional interviews with former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates and Dr. Holly Lucille of Pure Health.

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Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, advisor to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign affairs, said Israel and Hamas are likely to implement a ceasefire deal on Sunday. He also said “we believe in the determination of President Trump to create peace.” Additional interviews with Wisconsin GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany and Leaha Thomas of Wired2FishCoffee.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich encouraged Republicans to pass one large budget bill to help keep the House during President-elect Donald Trump’s term and slammed California Democrats over the Los Angeles fires, saying, “it's liberal incompetence at its worst.” Additional interviews with “Just the News, No Noise” co-host Amanda Head and former Assistant Secretary of State Bobby Charles.

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Jason Foster and Tristan Leavitt, lawyers for IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, slammed special counsel David Weiss’ final report on Hunter Biden, calling it “just a rehash of what everybody already knew.” Additional interview with Wyoming GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman.

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Former Navy SEALs Rob Sweetman and Bill Brown praised President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, saying, “We need accountability. We need experience. We need trust more than anything.” Additional interview with Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson.

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John Solomon sat down with his co-host Amanda Head and “The Steve Hilton Show” host Steve Hilton to discuss how California politicians contributed to Los Angeles wildfires. They also looked ahead, with Hilton saying, “we do need to do a lot better, but the only way that's going to happen is if you have real political change in California.” Additional interview with Yael and Adi Alexander, whose son Edan is an American hostage held by Hamas.

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Foundation for Freedom Online Executive Director Mike Benz explained how Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau oversaw rising censorship in his country and said his decision to step down was “very heartening” for free speech advocates. Additional interviews with Justin Trudeau’s half-brother Kyle Kemper and former Assistant Secretary of State Bobby Charles.

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