Swearing in of Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

Lt. Col. Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as the director of National Intelligence by Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Oval Office. President Donald Trump witnessed the ceremony. Gabbard's confirmation vote was close, with a 52-48 vote in the Senate. She previously served as a Democrat but announced joining the GOP in 2024.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas swearing in Trump administration officials

CNN host Dana Bash and panelists criticized Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for swearing in multiple Trump administration officials, raising questions about the symbolism behind it.