States prepare for possible Inauguration Day violence
Governors in some states have called out the National Guard, declared states of emergency and closed their capitol buildings over concerns about potentially violent demonstrations.
Inauguration Day 2021 will be like no other: What exactly is different?
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is sure to be among the most unique in American history.
'Good luck and Godspeed': Read letters that outgoing US presidents wrote to their successors
Since President Ronald Reagan’s letter to President George H.W. Bush, every hand-off of power has included a gracious note left in the Oval Office — regardless of political party.
Kamala Harris to be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at inauguration
It will be a history-making event in which the first Black, South Asian and female vice president will take her oath of office from the first Latina justice.
Kamala Harris prepares for central role in Biden's White House
Kamala Harris will make history on Wednesday when she becomes the nation’s first female vice president — and the first Black woman and the first woman of South Asian descent to hold that office. But that’s only where her boundary-breaking role begins.
Starbucks temporarily shuts NYC stores over protest fears
Starbucks closed some New York City stores on Sunday “out of an abundance of caution” as cities across the U.S. braced for protests and potential unrest ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
What time is the inauguration? Answers to your questions about Inauguration Day 2021
While lots of details are still to be worked out, due to the pandemic and heightened Capitol security, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
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.
USPS temporarily removes, suspends mail collection in some major cities ahead of inauguration
The United States Postal Service will temporarily shut down post offices in the nation’s capital in preparation of next week’s Inauguration Day.
As Inauguration Day nears, Kamala Harris prepares to resign Senate seat Monday
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will resign her Senate seat on Monday, two days before she and President-elect Joe Biden are inaugurated.
'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Biden aims to legalize millions of immigrants as a priority
President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
Inauguration Day 2021: Extra COVID-19 cleaning at White House reportedly costing nearly $500K
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Lady Gaga to sing national anthem, J-Lo to perform at Biden-Harris inauguration
According to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem. Jennifer Lopez will also perform later in the ceremony.
Tom Hanks to host Biden inauguration special with Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi
The "Celebrating America" TV special will include performances by Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Jon Bon Jovi. It will stream live on NewsNOW from FOX.
US Secret Service says they are ready for ‘all possible contingencies’ on Inauguration Day
Following a violent siege on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump rioters, the U.S. Secret Service says they are prepared for “all possible contingencies” to ensure a safe Inauguration Day for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Inauguration Day fashions
It's no secret that the women stole the show on Inauguration Day. There were some great, elegant fashion looks. Style expert and author George Brescia breaks it all down.