LIVE BLOG: Trump Sworn in as 45th US President

President Donald Trump, who has been extremely active on his personal Twitter handle, has tweeted for the first time from the official @POTUS account.

More footage is coming in from anti-Trump protests that turned violent a few blocks away from the inaugural parade route. Washington DC police say about 100 people have been arrested.

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Anti Trump Protest Police Water Hose 12th St and L St Washington DC

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Anti Trump Protest Police Push Protestors Back

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Among the documents signed earlier in the day by new President Donald Trump was a bill allowing retired General James Mattis to serve as Defense Secretary. Last week congress cleared the way for Mattis' quick confirmation by endorsing a waiver that would allow him to lead the Pentagon despite retiring from active duty as a Marine general only in 2013.

Anti-Trump protesters are now shutting down a major Washington area highway