Melania Trump dons statement hat for church service

Melania Trump joined her husband, Donald Trump, at St. John's Episcopal Church for a service ahead of his inauguration. 

What time is Trump's inauguration? Schedule of events

Nearly a quarter million ticketed guests are expected to attend Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the nation’s capital. The festivities begin over the weekend and continue until the Tuesday following Inauguration Day. Here are some key events on the schedule.

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.

Melania Trump plans to live at White House part time: Report

During Melania Trump' s second go-around as first lady, she only plans to live at the White House part time, according to a report.

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights

In a social media post, the former first lady advocates for abortion rights saying in part “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth: individual freedom."

Melania Trump says 'Let us reunite. Now.' after husband’s assassination attempt

Melania Trump’s statement after Donald Trump’s assassination attempt spoke about her husband’s “human side" and included a rallying call for unity.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Of course' Trump lost the 2020 election

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said definitively that rival Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, an acknowledgment the Florida governor made after years of equivocating answers.

Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump, AP source says

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Melania Trump breaks silence on deadly Capitol siege, 'disappointed' by Trump supporters' riot

First lady Melania Trump issued her first statement since the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol last week, condemning the violence by which she is "disappointed and disheartened."