Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump
A U.S. Army Herald Trumpets member participates in a rehearsal for inauguration on the West Front of the Capitol on January 12 Washington, DC. Credit: Getty Images/Kevin Dietsch
Follow along with the latest news as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States and track the first 100 days of his administration.
What to know if you're heading to see the Donald Trump inauguration in person
The sun rises as a rehearsal begins for President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Washington. Credit: AP/Jon Elswick
Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office at a noon ceremony on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, facing the National Mall and Washington Monument. The swearing-in ceremony will be followed by an inaugural luncheon with members of Congress inside the Capitol building and a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
More than 220,000 tickets for the public are being distributed through congressional offices, according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, a bipartisan panel of lawmakers that organizes the quadrennial event.
Here’s what you need to know if you're planning to attend the inauguration.
Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta, makes a point during an appearance at SIGGRAPH 2024, the premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, Monday, July 29, 2024, in the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski
WASHINGTON — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is cohosting a reception with billionaire Republican donors next week for Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest sign of the Facebook founder's embrace of the president-elect.
The reception cohosted by Zuckerberg is set for Monday evening, shortly before the inaugural balls, according to two people familiar with the private plans who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss them.
The other cohosts are Miriam Adelson, the Dallas Mavericks owner and widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson; Tilman Fertitta, casino magnate, Houston Rockets owner and Trump's pick to serve as U.S. ambassador to Italy; Todd Ricketts, the co-owner of the Chicago Cubs; and Ricketts' wife, Sylvie Légère.
Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a campaign rally for democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at the Wings Event Center, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 26, 2024. Credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former first lady Michelle Obama will skip the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the second time in two weeks that she is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses, but former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton will be there.
Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join their husbands for the Jan. 20 swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, representatives said.
“Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,” said a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama that was shared with The Associated Press.
Carrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration events
Carrie Underwood will perform "America the Beautiful" at next Monday's inauguration. Credit: AP/Charles Sykes
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump's inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village People will perform at two inaugural events.
Trump is planning 100 executive orders starting Day 1 on border, deportations and other priorities
President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican leadership at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. From left, Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Trump, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune of S.D. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Credit: AP
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities.
Trump told Republican senators about the onslaught ahead during a private meeting on Capitol Hill. Many of the actions are expected to launch on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, when he takes office. Trump top adviser Stephen Miller outlined for the GOP senators the border security and immigration enforcement measures that are likely to launch soonest. Axios first reported on Trump and his team's presentation.
“There will be a substantial number,” said Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.
Allies of the president-elect have been preparing a stack of executive orders that Trump could sign quickly on a wide range of topics – from the U.S.-Mexico border clampdown to energy development to federal Schedule F workforce rules, school gender policies and vaccine mandates, among other day-one promises made during his campaign.
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