Inauguration crowd sizes of the past, what to expect for Trump’s in 2025

Can Trump expect more attendees for his 2025 inauguration? And how did his 2017 crowd size compare with other recent presidents' inaugural attendance?

Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot

The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.

Trump, Vance ‘official’ portraits released: ‘They go hard’

The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.

Famous outsiders who joined the government

From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.

Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings

The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.

TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says

President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.

New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees

Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.

Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.

Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs

The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."

Report says Trump would've been convicted in election case
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In the report, Special counsel Jack Smith expressed unwavering support for his decision to bring criminal charges, which he believes would have led to a conviction if voters had not returned Donald Trump to the White House.

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. 

Trump inauguration: Preps underway for Jan. 20
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President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into the White House on Inauguration Day for his second term on January 20, 2025. All inaugural activities will commence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, including the inaugural swearing-in ceremony of Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and President-elect Donald Trump taking the Oaths of Office, followed by an inaugural address.

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.

Senate hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks
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One week from today will be inauguration day for President-elect Donald Trump and ahead of that day, Republicans on Capitol Hill will be working to confirm his Cabinet nominations.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags to be raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. The 30-day period includes the day of president-elect Trump's inauguration.

'The People's March': Thousands expected to attend anti-Trump rally in DC ahead of Inauguration Day

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

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.