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.

Melania follows Donald Trump, launches meme coin

Melania Trump has joined President-elect Donald Trump in launching her own meme coin, $MELANIA

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.

Missouri pastor on leave after telling wives to 'lose weight,' strive to look like Melania Trump

A Missouri pastor is on leave and in counseling after he told his congregation in a sermon last month that wives should make themselves sexually available to their husbands, "lose weight," and look less "butch."

‘You will be in my heart forever’: First lady Melania Trump says farewell to the nation in Twitter video

First lady Melania Trump reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, her “Be Best” initiative and also the “unforgettable” stories she’s heard from people across the country in a farewell video posted to Twitter Monday.

White House deputy press secretary, Melania Trump’s chief of staff resign

Stephanie Grisham, first lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews have both resigned amid pro-Trump riots in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Trump campaign lawsuits are 'unbelievable long shot,' expert says

The Trump campaign has filed multiple lawsuits seeking to overturn Biden's victory, but an election expert says they are a "long shot."