Donald Trump Retakes Office as the 47th President of the United States, Major Stars to Take the Stage at FireAid Benefit Concert

Donald Trump Retakes Office as the 47th President of the United States, Major Stars to Take the Stage at FireAid Benefit Concert

Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration kicks off in Washington, D.C., swearing-in takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Crowds in Washington D.C.

Have gathered as Donald Trump takes the oath of office for the second time.

Inaugural events kicked off earlier this morning when the President-Elect attended a traditional service at St John's Church in Washington, D.C., alongside wife Melania Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance.

Events continued throughout the day, with the official swearing-in taking place inside the Capitol Rotunda due to frigid temperatures.

The Presidential Parade will kick off at 3pm inside Capital One Arena, with appearances from branches of the U.S. Military, first responders, and performances by marching bands from all around the country.

Sting, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and more set to perform at FireAid benefit concert on January 30.

The benefit concert will feature performances from more than 25 different artists and bands.

All donations, ticket purchases, and other contributions made to the event will be directly distributed towards short-term fire relief efforts, as well as long-term measures to prevent wildfire spread throughout Southern California in the future.

The event will be held at California's Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on January 30.

Fans interested in attending or donating can visit FireAid LA's official website for more information.

Former MLB catcher and Chicago White Sox manager Jeff Torborg dies at 83.

The former American League Manager of the year passed away in his hometown of Westfield, NJ on Sunday.

His passing was revealed by the Chicago White Sox in a statement posted to social media where they cited his many achievements with the team, writing 'Torborg was named the 1990 A.L.

Manager of the Year after guiding the Sox to a 94-68 record that season, a 25-game improvement from the previous year.'

Aside from his work as the White Sox manager, Torborg played in the MLB for nearly a decade, serving as catcher for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California (now Los Angeles) Angels.

Other teams managed include the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians), the New York Mets, the Montreal Expos, and the Florida (now Miami) Marlins.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is commemorated.

Observed yearly on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and achievements of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Born January 15, 1929, Dr. King was not only an advocate for civil rights, but a symbol for peace and equality throughout the nation.

His famous 'I have a dream' speech, which was delivered in 1963 during the height of the civil rights movement, inspired generations of activists for years to come and continues to inspire those who keep up the fight for equality today.

National Penguin Day is also celebrated today.

January 20 is also National Penguin Day.

While celebrated for their adorable waddles and tuxedo-like feathered features, National Penguin Day is also an opportunity to acknowledge the dangers that they face due to environmental issues.

African and Emperor penguins have both been deemed endangered, while other types are considered threatened species.

Take a moment today to learn how you can help make a difference in saving their species by donating to, supporting, and volunteering at different conservation and environmental organizations.

In today's birthday news: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 95, KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley 73, Comedian Bill Maher 69, Actor Lorenzo Lamas 67, Actor Rainn Wilson 59, Actress Stacey Dash 58, DJ/Percussionist Questlove 54, Director David Lynch would be 79.