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Trump moves inauguration indoors due to dangerously cold weather

Monday's inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda. The "vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person" due to space restrictions, officials said. 
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Trump moves inauguration indoors due to dangerously cold weather
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Trump moves inauguration inside, 'vast majority' of ticketed guests can’t attend

Trump's inauguration will be moving indoors Monday due to the freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C.
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Officials inspect the construction of a stand in the Rotunda, where President-elect Donald Trump is due to take the oath of office on Monday, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 17, 2025.
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What to know about Secret Service inauguration security before Monday's event

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office on Monday, several groups are working to ensure that Monday's inauguration is safe.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump with Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, are pictured at an election night watch party, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Rev. Franklin Graham set to give invocation on Monday for Trump inauguration

Reverend Franklin Graham is set to deliver the invocation ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
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VIDEO:Rev. Franklin Graham set to give invocation on Monday for Trump inauguration
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President-elect Trump to take oath of office indoors

The last time cold weather forced an inauguration indoors was in 1985, during President Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in.
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VIDEO: President-elect Trump to take oath of office indoors
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Judge appears likely to block AG from releasing classified docs report to Congress

A judge is hearing arguments Friday on whether members of Congress will be permitted to view Jack Smith's final report on Donald Trump's classified documents case.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C.
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What can we expect from Trump's first 100 days?

He's vowed mass deportations, travel bans and expanded oil drilling.
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks to members of the media during a press conference at the Mar-a-Lago Club, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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Black and Arab American voters could swing Michigan's 2024 election

538 does its third deep dive into polling and other data in the seven swing states with Michigan, which is dependent on Black and Arab American voters.
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Michigan is a pivotal swing state in the 2024 presidential election.
January 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Ceasefire 'headline of bipartisanship' between Trump and Biden: Analyst

Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment discusses whether or not the ceasefire will lead to a lasting peace between Israel and Hamas as well as the role Trump and Biden played in negotiations.
January 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Ceasefire 'headline of bipartisanship' between Trump and Biden: Analyst
January 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Georgia appeals court upholds dismissal of 6 counts in Trump election case

A Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of six of the charges brought in the 2020 Fulton County election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
January 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse, March 1, 2024, in Atlanta.
January 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Trump, Xi discuss TikTok, trade on call

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he spoke by phone with China’s President Xi Jinping.
January 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he spoke by phone with China’s President Xi Jinping.
January 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Trump speaks to China's Xi Jinping days before inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday he spoke to China's Xi Jinping about TikTok and other issues as he prepares to take office in a matter of days.
January 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, Nov. 4, 2024, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a press conference in Belgrade, May 8, 2024.
January 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM

Trump expected to replace Secret Service director, sources say

Donald Trump is expected to replace Secret Service director, sources told ABC News.
January 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on Dec. 22, 2024 in Phoenix.
January 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Trump's inauguration moving indoors due to weather: Sources

President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985 was also moved inside due to the weather. ABC News’ Karen Travers reports.
January 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
VIDEO: Trump's inauguration moving indoors due to weather: Sources
January 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.
January 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump dances after speaking during an election night, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
January 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump

The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week
January 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
FILE - Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
January 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Here's a look at how special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents has progressed.
January 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
January 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Here's a look at how Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia has unfolded.
January 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Former President Donald Trump is shown in a booking photo released by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
January 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Tech giants warm up to Trump after warnings about climate change

Big tech faces a "very different world" under Trump, one expert said.
January 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook tour the Flextronics computer manufacturing facility where Apple's Mac Pros are assembled in Austin, Texas, on November 20, 2019.
January 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM

What to expect at Trump’s inauguration

Festivities begin this weekend for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, including a fireworks celebration, a cabinet reception and a rally on Sunday to fire up supporters.
January 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
VIDEO: What to expect at Trump’s inauguration
January 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Trump's inauguration: The full list of performers

Carrie Underwood and The Village People are among the music artists set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration events.
January 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Carrie Underwood attends the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3, 2023, in New York. | Jason Aldean arrives at the grand opening of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar, Dec. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meeting with Trump on Friday, his office says

The meeting will be the latest correspondence between the incoming Trump administration and Mayor Eric Adams, who last month met with incoming border czar Tom Homan.
January 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The meeting will be the latest correspondence between the incoming Trump administration and Mayor Eric Adams, who last month met with incoming border czar Tom Homan.
January 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM

'American Carnage': Looking back at Trump's first inaugural address before his second

Eight years ago, Donald Trump delivered an inaugural address that set aside the typical optimism and promises of unity with a dark portrait of national life
January 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
FILE - President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
January 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM

Democratic mayor to sit down with Trump ahead of inauguration

The meeting will be the latest correspondence between the incoming Trump administration and Mayor Eric Adams, who last month met with incoming border czar Tom Homan.
January 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 9, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.
January 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM

How Trump's political and business interests will intersect in the White House

As he assumes the presidency for a second time, Donald Trump brings with him a broad expanse of business relationships and financial entanglements
January 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
January 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM

New York City mayor to meet with Trump

New York City mayor Eric Adams plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday
January 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
FILE - New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
January 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM

Trump wants to cut taxes. So do governors and lawmakers in some states

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed trillions of dollars of tax cuts
January 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Asheville, N.C., Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
January 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM

Senators question Trump nominees in confirmation hearings

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is President-elect Donald Trump's treasury secretary nominee. His nominees for secretary of the interior and EPA administrator also faced questions at hearings.
January 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
VIDEO: Senators question Trump nominees in confirmation hearings
January 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM

'They go hard': Trump and Vance release official portraits

The two will be sworn in on Monday, Jan. 20.
January 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Handout photos released by the Trump Vance Transition Team shows the official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance, Jan. 15, 2025.
January 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM

Trump and Vance release official portraits

"And they go hard," a press release from the transition said about the portraits.
January 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Trump and Vance release official portraits
January 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM

DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report

The DOJ is trying to keep Donald Trump from using a claim of presidential immunity to block the release of Jack Smith's final report on his classified documents case.
January 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In this Oct. 23, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point PAC campaign rally at the Gas South Arena, in Duluth, Georgia.
January 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Trump's inauguration will be coldest in 40 years

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday is forecast to be the coldest in 40 years.
January 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A general view shows the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building as preparations are underway for the upcoming presidential inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, Jan. 15, 2025.
January 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM

First to ABC: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to her spokesperson.
January 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Representative Nancy Pelosi speaks to members of the media after a classified briefing on TikTok at the US Capitol in Washington, DC,  March 12, 2024.
January 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok

Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said during an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok
January 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
FILE - A TikTok sign is displayed on top of their building in Culver City, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM

Democrats urge Garland to release Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified docs case

House Democrats are urging Merrick Garland to take all necessary steps to release special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on Dec. 22, 2024 in Phoenix.
January 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Biden takes credit for ceasefire deal, brushes off Trump: ‘Is that a joke?’

The ceasefire deal marks a major win for President Joe Biden in his final days in office, but President-elect Donald Trump is also seeking credit.
January 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
January 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Johnson says flags will be raised for Trump’s inauguration

Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the Capitol's flags, which are at half-staff due to the death of Jimmy Carter, be raised for Donald Trump's inauguration.
January 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the Capitol's flags, which are at half-staff due to the death of Jimmy Carter, be raised for Donald Trump's inauguration.
January 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos will join Trump on inauguration platform

Top tech executives Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos are scheduled to join President-elect Donald Trump’s grand comeback to the White House on Monday.
January 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
President-elect Donald Trump stands with Elon Musk as they attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024.
January 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM

New details revealed about Trump inauguration

ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the guest list for Inauguration Day, as well as President Biden’s farewell address.
January 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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January 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Former first lady to skip Trump inauguration

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her office confirmed to ABC News.
January 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama stand on the steps of the  US Capitol with First Lady Melania Trump and Michelle Obama, in Washington, D.C.
January 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Johnson says Capitol flags will be raised, defying White House order

Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the Capitol's flags, which are at half-staff due to the death of Jimmy Carter, be raised for Donald Trump's inauguration.
January 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter as Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
January 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Special counsel Jack Smith says voters saved Trump from being convicted

In his final report, Smith -- who resigned last week -- said the president-elect would have been convicted on multiple felonies for alleged efforts to unlawfully overturn the 2020 election results.
January 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
VIDEO: Special counsel Jack Smith says voters saved Trump from being convicted
January 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM

Rubio vows to place US interests 'above all else' as Trump's top diplomat

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is promising to implement President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary of state
January 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
FILE - Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., President-elect Trump's nominee to be secretary of State, speaks as he meets with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
January 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Inaugural addresses through the years

A look back at moments from inauguration speeches throughout history.
January 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A look back at moments from inauguration speeches throughout history.
January 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM

Jack Smith says Trump has used 'intimidation and harassment' to get his way

Special counsel Jack Smith, in his final report on his Jan. 6 investigation into Donald Trump, says Trump used "intimidation and harassment" to stymie his probe.
January 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, June 22, 2024.
January 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM

What to know about Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day marks the beginning of a new president's administration, and here is what traditionally makes up the day's events.
January 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Inauguration Day marks the beginning of a new president's administration, and here is what traditionally makes up the day's events.
January 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Hegseth earned $4.6M in salary as Fox News host in past 2 years

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth earned roughly $4.6 million in the past two years as a Fox News host, his first personal financial disclosure report shows.
January 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
January 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Village People defend decision to perform during Trump inauguration

Village People, the American disco group whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Trump's inauguration.
January 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In this Sept. 8, 2024, file photo, Village People perform during the Boogietown Festival in Surrey, U.K.
January 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Trump inauguration preparations underway

ABC News’ Nicole D’Antonio reports on new details about President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, from security to performers.
January 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
ABC News’ Nicole D’Antonio reports on new details about President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, from security to performers.
January 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Jack Smith’s final report on Trump and Jan. 6 released

The special counsel's report criticized Donald Trump's attacks on his investigation and suggested that Trump’s actions warranted prosecution.
January 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
VIDEO: Jack Smith’s final report on Trump and Jan. 6 released