The morning began with relief in Tel Aviv as three Israeli women hostages returned home, while 90 Palestinian prisoners were released in the first exchange under the new ceasefire. By mid-morning, attention shifted to Trump's inauguration preparations, with Putin signaling openness to dialogue on Ukraine. Meloni's presence as the sole EU leader drew media focus.
The afternoon centered on Trump's indoor ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, where he outlined plans including border militarization, Panama Canal reclamation, and Mars colonization. His "golden age" speech marked sharp departures from previous policies on gender, immigration, and climate.
Evening coverage split between Panama's diplomatic response and Italy's Constitutional Court ruling against the autonomy referendum while approving votes on citizenship reform and labor laws. The day closed with Trump signing executive orders and canceling the Carter mourning period.