Welcome to TOPLive. Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th US president today, capping his stunning return to the White House. The day will be marked by pageantry, with foreign dignitaries and key tech executives expected to attend the ceremony. Once he’s sworn in, Trump has vowed to issue a flurry of executive orders within his first few moments in office. Join us starting at 8 a.m. New York time for the latest news and analysis as the day unfolds.

In the early afternoon, Mr. Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign-style rally at Capital One Arena, blocks from the National Mall, his first such address in Washington, D.C., since the election in November. The president-elect will end his day by attending a candlelight dinner with supporters.