Dozens of people were arrested as police and anti-Trump protesters clashed in Washington, blocks from the inaugural parade route.
Anti-Trump protesters are now shutting down a major Washington area highway
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.
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.