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.
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.
DeSantis activates Florida National Guard in response to reports of possible protests
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard after reports suggest threats of civil unrest leading up to the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard after reports suggest threats of civil unrest leading up to the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden.
Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations on election
Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
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.
Report: Trump planning to fly to Mar-a-Lago on Inauguration Day
President Donald Trump has already said he will not attend Democrat Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20. Instead, he plans to fly to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on the morning of the inauguration, according to a new report.
President Donald Trump has already said he will not attend Democrat Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20. Instead, he plans to fly to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on the morning of the inauguration, according to a new report.
National Guard troops from several states sent to Washington DC to assist with inauguration security
National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security on Inauguration Day as the FBI reported that it is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter.”
National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security on Inauguration Day as the FBI reported that it is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter.”
Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta and other major airlines saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta and other major airlines saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns in checked bags.
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.
Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at Joe Biden's inauguration
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will both perform at Joe Biden's inauguration.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will both perform at Joe Biden's inauguration.
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.
According to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem. Jennifer Lopez will also perform later in the ceremony.
Trail of hate speech on social media led to violence at the Capitol, researchers say
Studies show hate speech is rising in the U.S., and social media is being used by extremist groups as an organizing platform.
Studies show hate speech is rising in the U.S., and social media is being used by extremist groups as an organizing platform.
National Guard members seen sleeping on Capitol floor ahead of inauguration
The night after a violent mob of Trump supporters hurled the U.S. Capitol into chaos, National Guard members poured into the District from Virginia and Maryland to help police restore order.
The night after a violent mob of Trump supporters hurled the U.S. Capitol into chaos, National Guard members poured into the District from Virginia and Maryland to help police restore order.
After impeachment over Capitol riot, Trump releases video condemning violence
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement urging Americans to refrain from violence amid reports of planned armed protests in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement urging Americans to refrain from violence amid reports of planned armed protests in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Airbnb to block, cancel reservations in DC during Inauguration week
Airbnb has announced they will be canceling reservations in the D.C. metro area during the Inauguration week due to local, state and federal officials asking people not to travel to the District.
Airbnb has announced they will be canceling reservations in the D.C. metro area during the Inauguration week due to local, state and federal officials asking people not to travel to the District.
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.
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.
TSA on 'high alert' at airports nationwide in wake of pro-Trump Capitol riot, upcoming inauguration
TSA officials said there will be additional law enforcement at Washington, D.C.-area airports following the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob and ahead of Biden's inauguration.
TSA officials said there will be additional law enforcement at Washington, D.C.-area airports following the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob and ahead of Biden's inauguration.
State capitols bolster security after FBI bulletin on nationwide armed protests
State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers while several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
‘America United’: President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by 3 former presidents at inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, underscoring unity at a time of division.
President-elect Joe Biden will be joined by former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20, underscoring unity at a time of division.
Future first dog Major Biden getting his own virtual ‘Indoguration’
President-elect Joe Biden’s German Shepherd Major is getting an “indoguration” of his own, thanks to the Delaware Humane Association from which he was adopted.
President-elect Joe Biden’s German Shepherd Major is getting an “indoguration” of his own, thanks to the Delaware Humane Association from which he was adopted.
Biden's inauguration theme will be 'America United'
The theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will be "America United," an issue that’s long been a central focus for Biden but one that’s taken on added weight in the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol last week.
The theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will be "America United," an issue that’s long been a central focus for Biden but one that’s taken on added weight in the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol last week.