Michelle Obama to skip Trump's inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. 

Who is singing at Trump's inauguration?

Country star Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at Trump's inauguration alongside the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club, according to the Associated Press.

Why is Trump's inauguration on MLK Day?

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held on Jan. 20, 2025. But why this day, and why does it share the day with Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Hochul to announce free tuition plan at city, state colleges: Details

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students pursuing associates degrees in certain high-demand fields. Here's what to know.

Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released

In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Trump, Vance Inaugural Parade: 7,500 participants to march through DC

Nearly 7,500 participants from across the United States will march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, following the swearing-in of President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance. 

Hunter Biden charges were 'thorough and impartial,' prosecutor says in report

Special Counsel David Weiss released a report defending the impartiality of the investigations into Hunter Biden, which led to gun and tax charges and felony convictions later wiped away by President Joe Biden’s pardon.

Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office

A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.

Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office

A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.

Biden cancels student loans for another 150,000 people: See who benefits

President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for over 5 million borrowers, which is more than any other president in the nation’s history.

Thousands to join weekend 'People's March' in DC to protest Trump inauguration

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington, D.C. this Saturday for “The People’s March⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠," a demonstration to oppose President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for continued lies about Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148 million defamation judgment.

Brooklyn real estate mogul pleads guilty in campaign finance scheme linked to Mayor Eric Adams

Erden Arkan pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge Friday alleging that he worked with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record.