PHOTOS: Inauguration Day from past to present
As inauguration day approaches, take a look back at previous ceremonies throughout history.
As inauguration day approaches, take a look back at previous ceremonies throughout history.
Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Lockdown lifted at US Capitol after nearby fire prompted 'shelter in place’ during inauguration rehearsal
Participants in inauguration rehearsals at the U.S. Capitol were briefly ordered to 'shelter in place' Monday by officials after a fire several blocks away triggered a security alert.
Participants in inauguration rehearsals at the U.S. Capitol were briefly ordered to 'shelter in place' Monday by officials after a fire several blocks away triggered a security alert.
Joe Biden’s dog Major, adopted from shelter, gets own 'indoguration' with performance by Josh Groban
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
Will President Trump follow tradition and leave a parting note for Biden?
It's doubtful that President Donald Trump will folow the tradition of departing presidents bgy leaving a handwritten note in the Oval Office for their successors.
It's doubtful that President Donald Trump will folow the tradition of departing presidents bgy leaving a handwritten note in the Oval Office for their successors.
Biden will appeal to national unity in inaugural address
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.
Pelosi praises National Guard presence in DC after resisting troops during BLM riots
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of guardsmen "that the Capitol, our Democracy, our Constitution are safe because of your patriotism" less than a year after she scolded President Trump for deploying troops to D.C. to quell the violent riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of guardsmen "that the Capitol, our Democracy, our Constitution are safe because of your patriotism" less than a year after she scolded President Trump for deploying troops to D.C. to quell the violent riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
FBI releases photos of suspects wanted in attack on DC cop during Capitol riot
The FBI on Sunday released photos of seven men it says attacked a D.C. police officer during a riot on Capitol Hill Jan. 6.
The FBI on Sunday released photos of seven men it says attacked a D.C. police officer during a riot on Capitol Hill Jan. 6.
Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle
A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
Virginia man with gun, more than 500 bullets tried to get into inauguration with unauthorized credential
Wesley Allen Beeler of Front Royal now faces gun charges in the District of Columbia.
Wesley Allen Beeler of Front Royal now faces gun charges in the District of Columbia.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
Man charged for beating officer with pole of American flag during Capitol riot, prosecutors say
An Arkansas man was charged after FBI agents identified him in videos appearing to beat a police officer with the pole of an American flag during the violent Jan. 6 pro-Trump Capitol riot.
An Arkansas man was charged after FBI agents identified him in videos appearing to beat a police officer with the pole of an American flag during the violent Jan. 6 pro-Trump Capitol riot.
'Our worst nightmare really come true': DC police officers detail riot at US Capitol
It's horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.
It's horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.
NYPD officers heading to DC for inauguration security
In the wake of the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol last week, the New York Police Department is sending about 200 officers to Washington, D.C., to help secure the events related to the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, a top department official said on Thursday.
In the wake of the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol last week, the New York Police Department is sending about 200 officers to Washington, D.C., to help secure the events related to the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, a top department official said on Thursday.
Pentagon authorizes National Guard to carry lethal weapons while protecting Capitol: reports
The National Guard members deployed in D.C. will be permitted to carry lethal weapons while they’re protecting the U.S. Capitol through Inauguration Day, according to reports.
The National Guard members deployed in D.C. will be permitted to carry lethal weapons while they’re protecting the U.S. Capitol through Inauguration Day, according to reports.
Delta to ban checked firearms on flights to DC
Beginning this weekend, Delta Airlines will ban passengers from checking firearms on flights traveling to Washington, D.C.
Beginning this weekend, Delta Airlines will ban passengers from checking firearms on flights traveling to Washington, D.C.
Expecting trouble, DC locks down a week before inauguration
All through downtown Washington, D.C., the primary sound for several blocks is the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.
All through downtown Washington, D.C., the primary sound for several blocks is the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.
Potential threats, leads pour into law enforcement agencies
Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Potential threats and leads are pouring in to law enforcement agencies nationwide after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
'We are excited for her': Community thrilled for Montgomery County native Jill Biden
Liz Leonard knew Dr. Jill BIden when she was Jill Jacobs. The two were friends since they went to Upper Moreland High School together.
Liz Leonard knew Dr. Jill BIden when she was Jill Jacobs. The two were friends since they went to Upper Moreland High School together.
Biden forgoing Amtrak trip to Washington over security fears
President-elect Joe Biden will no longer be taking an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns.
President-elect Joe Biden will no longer be taking an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns.