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4:15 PM ET, January 20, 2017

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The White House:
An America First Energy Plan  —  Energy is an essential part of American life and a staple of the world economy.  The Trump Administration is committed to energy policies that lower costs for hardworking Americans and maximize the use of American resources, freeing us from dependence on foreign oil.
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Rebecca Leber / Mother Jones:
Donald Trump Just Replaced the White House Climate Website With...This  —  As Donald Trump was sworn in Friday, the White House website got a major makeover.  One of the casualties in the reset: any mention of the need to fight climate change.  —  The original White House page dedicated …
Discussion: The Guardian and Daily Kos
The White House:
America First Foreign Policy  —  The Trump Administration is committed to a foreign policy focused on American interests and American national security.  —  Peace through strength will be at the center of that foreign policy.  This principle will make possible a stable, more peaceful world with less conflict and more common ground.
The White House:
Standing Up For Our Law Enforcement Community  —  One of the fundamental rights of every American is to live in a safe community.  A Trump Administration will empower our law enforcement officers to do their jobs and keep our streets free of crime and violence.  The Trump Administration will be a law and order administration.
Marc Morano / Climate Depot:
All References to ‘Climate Change’ Deleted From White House Website at Noon Today
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
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Washington Post:
Donald Trump's inaugural address: Full text as prepared for delivery
Discussion: Politico and Instapundit
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Donald Trump's full inauguration speech transcript, annotated
Tara Golshan / Vox:
Transcript: Donald Trump's inaugural address
Discussion: Politico
Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Key moments from Trump's inauguration speech
Discussion: ABC News and Washington Times
Sarah Frostenson / Vox:
Photos: the crowd at Donald Trump's inauguration vs. Barack Obama's  —  President Donald Trump boasted his inauguration would have an “unbelievable, perhaps record-setting turnout.”  —  But aerial shots of the National Mall from President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration and today show that isn't likely.
Discussion: Daily Kos, Raw Story, DCist and The Guardian
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ABC News:
Obama Family Farewell Includes a Final Missive to Donald Trump  —  The Obama family exited the east side of the U.S. Capitol building this afternoon after Donald Trump's inauguration, heading first by helicopter to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where they will board Air Force One for Palm Springs, California.
Discussion: Politico, CNN and IJR
Nathalie Baptiste / Mother Jones:
These Aerial Photos Show How Trump's Inauguration Crowd Compares With Obama's
Discussion: CNN, New York Magazine and Vox
Jennifer Calfas / The Hill:
Ex-Bush speechwriter: Trump is worse than slave-holding presidents  —  A speechwriter for former President George W. Bush on Friday called President-elect Donald Trump  —  “the worst human being ever to enter the presidency” just hours before Trump's inauguration.
Discussion: Raw Story
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David Frum / The Atlantic:
An Inaugural Celebration That Rings Hollow  —  Every presidency is different, but inaugural coverage is always the same.  Commentators congratulate Americans on the peaceful transition of power and intone solemn sentences about democratic renewal.  —  There is something unnerving …
Discussion: New York Times and The Week
Associated Press:
Smashed Windows, Chaotic Confrontation Near Inauguration  —  Police deployed pepper spray in a chaotic confrontation blocks from Donald Trump's inauguration Friday as protesters registered their rage against the new president.  —  Spirited demonstrations unfolded peacefully …
Discussion: Politico, KFOR-TV, WSVN-TV and Daily Wire
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NBC News:
Anti-Trump Protesters Pepper Sprayed on Eve of Inauguration Outside ‘DeploraBall’ in D.C.
CNN:
DC police, protesters scuffle outside pro-Trump event
Jennifer Calfas / The Hill:
Poll: Trump approval rating hits new low hours before inauguration  —  Just over a third of Americans approve of President-elect Donald Trump  —  , according to a new poll released hours before his inauguration.  —  The survey from Fox News showed that 37 percent of Americans approve …
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Nate Cohn / New York Times:   Is Trump Stronger Than He Seems?
Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Trump takes first official acts at signing ceremony  —  President Trump performed his first official act as commander in chief on Friday at a signing ceremony attended by members of Congress.  —  Trump signed a law passed by Congress granting a waiver allowing retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to serve as secretary of Defense.
Discussion: IJR
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Karoun Demirjian / Washington Post:
Senate set to confirm two Trump Cabinet nominees Friday; others will wait
Laurel Raymond / ThinkProgress:
Trump just violated his oath to the Constitution  —  His first act as President.  —  On January 20th, 2017, President-elect Trump put his hand on two bibles—one a family bible, and one the same bible that President Lincoln was sworn in for his first term, and that President Obama used …
Tony Romm / Politico:
Trump said to elevate Ajit Pai to FCC chairman  —  President Donald Trump will tap Ajit Pai as his pick to lead the FCC in the new administration, elevating the sitting GOP commissioner to the top spot overseeing the nation's communications industry, according to four industry sources familiar with decision.
New York Times:
A Trump Administration, With Obama Staff Members Filling In the Gaps  —  WASHINGTON — Donald J. Trump arrived in Washington the day before his inauguration as the nation's 45th president in a swirl of cinematic pageantry but facing serious questions about whether his chaotic transition …
New York Times:
Intercepted Russian Communications Part of Inquiry Into Trump Associates  —  WASHINGTON — American law enforcement and intelligence agencies are examining intercepted communications and financial transactions as part of a broad investigation into possible links between Russian officials …
Soo Oh / Vox:
Inauguration Day emotion tracker: share your feelings, and we'll tell you where you stand with others  —  How many people feel just like you right now?  —  On Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the president of the United States with the lowest approval rating for any incoming president in the modern era.
Discussion: The Daily Caller and RedState
Caleb Howe / RedState:
MSNBC's Chris Matthews Refers to Trump's Inaugural Address as “Hitlerian” [VIDEO]  —  If you had “within the first hour” in the “when will the press compare President Trump to Hitler” pool, I have great news for you.  You just won big thanks to Chris Matthews of MSNBC.
President Donald J. Trump / The White House:
President Donald J. Trump  —  Donald J. Trump is the 45th President of the United States.  He believes the United States has incredible potential and will go on to exceed anything that it has achieved in the past.  His campaign slogan was Make America Great Again, and that is exactly what he intends to do.
 
 
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David Ferguson / Raw Story:
‘Jesus, Chris’: Rachel Maddow shocked when Chris Matthews suggests Trump might execute son-in-law
Discussion: Occupy Democrats
Aaron Rupar / ThinkProgress:
Trump's inaugural speech painted an ugly picture of America. That isn't reality.
Discussion: The Nation
Alex Gangitano / Roll Call:
Lewandowski Stopped From Joining Trump at Inauguration
Discussion: The Slot and Mediaite
Joe Light / Bloomberg:
Trump Administration Overturns Obama's FHA Mortgage-Fee Cut
Discussion: Mother Jones
Washington Post:
Protesters block entrances to inauguration, set fires, vandalize
Garrett M. Graff / Politico:
The Government Secrets Trump Is About to Discover
Discussion: DCist and Axios
 Earlier Items: 
Mary Katharine Ham / The Federalist:
More Than A Year After My Children's Father Died, We're Still Learning How To Transition
Katie Kindelan / ABC News:
Melania Trump Channels Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in Inaugural Day Fashion
Discussion: Yahoo and AOL
Mattathias Schwartz / The Intercept:
Rudy Giuliani Kicks Off Inauguration Lunch With 9/11 Sex Joke
Discussion: Mediaite and Raw Story
Fox News:
Fox News Poll 1/19/17
Clemence Michallon / Daily Mail:
‘Thank you, baby’: Donald Trump pays tribute to Kellyane Conway for going on CNN to 'destroy …
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