House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered flags to fly full-staff at the United States Capitol for Donald Trump 's inauguration. Under U.S. law, they are supposed to be flying at half-staff after the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Newsweek reached out to Trump's inauguration team and Johnson's office via email for comment.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending the inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump. Trump talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican leadership at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP

President-elect Trump's inauguration on Monday will feature some of the most stringent security measures ever taken for a national security event. Why it matters: Expect a convergence of inauguration-goers and demonstrators to spark increased traffic,

Fencing and concrete blocks are being moved into position ahead of Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration on Monday.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration is expected to attract some 250,000 ticketed attendees, and to be a much different affair than the last time America got a new president.

The Saskatchewan government has committed to strengthening its border with the United States ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs if Canada doesn't tighten its borders.

One week ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, top officials in Washington, D.C. spelled out security plans for the event, which is expected to attract some 250,000 ticketed attendees.