Ahead of Donald Trump’s 2025 Inauguration, President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden shared one last picture together outside the White House.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States in Washington, D.C., on Monday, and right away announced a series of changes, including declaring national emergencies at the southern border and energy.

President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. Follow along for live updates.

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon. We'll be posting live updates.

The pageantry and parties surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration kick off this weekend with fireworks and a rally before Monday’s Inauguration Day ceremony, parade and balls.

At the Capitol, Vice President-elect JD Vance was sworn-in first, taking the oath read by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on a bible given to him by his great-grandmother.

Trump largely spent Inauguration day focusing on a swift reorientation away from President Joe Biden's record .

Melania Trump returned to Washington, D.C., in style this week.

People watch the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump from the Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Christopher Furlong/Getty)