Swearing In
It’s soon-to-be-President Trump’s second first week on the job.
Today’s inauguration ceremony was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, with D.C. bundled up for its coldest presidential swear-in since Reagan’s second inauguration (also the last time the ceremony was inside). The day will feature performances from Carrie Underwood, the Y.M.C.A. Village People, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, and others (see the full schedule).
First up on the Trump admin’s to-do list: a major immigration raid in Chicago—the operation will reportedly begin tomorrow and target 300+ people, most with violent crime histories.
In other new-job news, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R-OH) will temporarily fill Vice President JD Vance’s senate seat until a November 2026 special election, and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, is rumored to be planning an Ohio gubernatorial bid.
RADIATE HOPE
Whether the change of power has you stoked or unsettled, remember that the King of kings reigns unshaken. Leadership changes on earth are temporary, but the Lord’s authority is eternal. Believers have the opportunity to reflect the peace and hope found in his unchanging rule.
“God ascends among shouts of joy, the Lord, with the sound of a ram’s horn. Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise! Sing a song of wisdom, for God is King of the whole earth. God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne.”
Psalm 47:5–8 (CSB) (read full passage)