Facebook banning new events tied to U.S. and state capitals
Facebook says it’s monitoring for signs of impending violence and instituting new policies ahead of Inauguration Day.
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AP: Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp
Participants in a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration were evacuated from the West Front of the Capitol on orders of security officials after a fire in a homeless encampment, officials said.
City officials provide update on their preparations leading to Inauguration Day
For the next several days there will be a stepped up law enforcement presence both inside and outside the State House, out of caution ahead of the inauguration.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will attend Joe Biden’s inauguration. The South Carolina congressman held a Zoom call with ABC Columbia News Friday.
State governments and law enforcement prepare as FBI warns of potential armed protests nationwide
Less than a week after the riot at the U.S. Capitol, an internal FBI bulletin is warning that armed protests are being planned nationwide through Inauguration Day.
AP: The Latest: Biden names prominent allies as inaugural chairs
President-elect Joe Biden is naming some of his most prominent allies to be co-chairs for his upcoming Inauguration. Biden named Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) as the chairman for the Jan. 20 swearing-in.
Trump Preparing to Be ‘President for All Americans,’ Son Says
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Donald Trump Jr. called it “overwhelming” to be in Washington, D.C., for his father’s inauguration and said his dad, Donald Trump, is now thinking about the “execution” of his inaugural address.
What to Expect in Trump’s First 100 Days
After Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, he will immediately face the first test of his presidency: his accomplishments in the first 100 days in the White House.
Jennifer Holliday Says She Received Death Threats for Agreeing to Perform for Trump
Jennifer Holliday held back tears as she opened up about the backlash she faced for initially agreeing to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural festivities.
60 Democratic Congress Members Planning to Skip Inauguration
Dozens of Democratic members of Congress have announced they will skip Donald Trump’s inauguration this Friday. While some of the 60 made their decision in previous weeks, many more have come forward in recent days, citing the president-elect’s perceived insult of Rep. John Lewis as the final straw.
