It has been an extraordinary day in Washington DC with Donald Trump returning to the White House as the 47th U.S. president.

He was sworn in during a ceremony that took place inside the Capitol building due to frigid weather conditions. During his inauguration speech, the president laid out an agenda for change that includes strong action on illegal immigration, border security and the economy. For more on the day’s events, we begin with this report from CGTN’s Jim Spellman.

To discuss:

• Frank Sesno is a professor with the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and former CNN Washington Bureau Chief.
• Eric Bolling is a New York Times best selling author and host of the BOLLING! Show and podcast .
• Imani Cheers is Associate Professor of Digital Storytelling at The George Washington University.
• Jadan Horyn is a political analyst and commentator.

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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20. With his right hand raised and his left hand by his side, Trump took the oath of office beside his wife Melania Trump inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Learn more. https://t.co/k8uhZlkYIR

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Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, his committee has raised over $170 million, surpassing the record set during his first swearing-in, according to the New York Times.https://t.co/2JCC8IOG39

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