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The transition is finally over. What comes next?

Hello again, I'm Aran Alney, and this is To the Point. For the 45th time, America has accomplished a peaceful transition

of power leaving the country with a sense of uncertainty about the future. President Donald

Trump's inaugural address repeated familiar themes from his campaign for office. America first.

America first. But he painted a dark picture of the nation's current condition and promised

to disempower the Washington elite, but he was short on specifics. Did he reassure the majority of

Americans who voted for Hillary Clinton? We'll hear details and get a variety of reactions.

Later on today's talking point, the White House Press Corps may be kicked out of the building.

Could that produce a renaissance in political journalism?

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Hello again, Mormon. I'll only back with To the Point. President Trump is the least popular

incoming chief executive in recent history, and he's publicly declared that the news media are

part of the opposition. We'll hear a surprising response to the threat of throwing the White House press corps out of the White House.

Today's inaugural address began with ringing repetitions of promises familiar from last year's speeches and rallies.

We assembled here today are issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of

power. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward,

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