Celebrating his return to office, I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania attended three inaugural balls last night as he begins his second term in office, one of them the Commander-in-Chief Ball. But there's nowhere else I'd rather be tonight than with some of the greatest American patriots of all.
The men and women of the United States military, thank you very much. Earlier, President Trump wasted no time in getting to work signing a slew of executive orders and actions, among them pardons for hundreds of people charged in the January 6th attack on the Capitol. So this is January 6th. These are the hostages, approximately 1,500 for a pardon.
Yes. Full part. President Trump promising sweeping change to completely reverse the Biden era.
The Senate confirms its first cabinet secretary for the Trump administration, former Senator Marco Rubio, and soon to be Secretary of State, tells Fox News ending the war in Ukraine is a top priority. Well, it'll be a top priority of the president, so it'll almost immediately. In fact, some of that's already begun. You would hope that some of the groundwork's already been laid, but it'll be complex, and it's a complex...
conflict, but a bloody one, and it needs to end. Rubio will be sworn in today. Another PDS warning in effect for Southern California until 10 this morning. As Santa Ana winds return, L.A. Fire Chief Christine Crowley says the department has pre-deployed crews to high-risk areas.
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Washington state lawmakers are trying to create gun-free zones. A proposed law in Washington state would create gun-free zones at every public building, every fairground, every park and playground. But it seems like some legislators in Washington state senate say...
It is a very sweeping bill that curbs gun rights. They filed an amendment carving out an exception for lawful concealed carry permit holders. Its proponents argue concealed carry permit holders only account for maybe one twenty fifth of Washington state's homicide rate.
and that they should have this exemption. The amendment has some bipartisan support. Eben Brown, Fox News. The FBI confirms a U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed yesterday in Vermont, south of the Canadian border. One suspect was killed during the encounter on I-91 in Coventry, a second taken into custody.
A New Jersey mega mall is defying blue laws dating back to the 17th century. The massive American dream mega mall is in Bergen County next to MetLife Stadium where the Giants and Jets play. The county's blue laws prohibit most retailers from opening on Sundays.
But Sundays are important days for malls. So for the past year, the American dream has remained open that day. County officials aren't pleased, arguing that the mall has an unfair advantage over other businesses in the area. Gary Baumgarten, Fox News. Country music star Carrie Underwood had a major glitch as she prepared to sing at President Trump's inauguration last night. And that glitch left her without music, but she handled it like a pro and sang a cappella. America!
The crowd joined in creating an unforgettable moment. One ex-user wrote, Carrie Underwood sang America the Beautiful perfectly. She is the voice of a generation. Bravo. Another commented, Carrie Underwood was amazing. Michelle Polino, Fox News. And I'm Carmen Roberts and this is Fox News.