Latest in The history of inauguration speeches and the role of first ladies at inauguration ceremonies
Sort by
1,029 items
-
Read the full transcript of Trump's inauguration speech
President Trump promised a "common sense revolution" and "new era of national success" in his second inaugural address.CBS News - 26m -
Factchecking Trump’s inauguration speech, from inflation to healthcare
Following up on key claims made by 47th US president during his day one address. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his ...The Guardian - 42m -
5 highlights from Trump's inauguration speech
President Trump’s formal inauguration speech laid out his vision for America, promising an ambitious agenda and a flurry of executive actions. Just moments after he was sworn in as the 47th ...The Hill - 48m -
Five takeaways from Trump's first speech
Trump vowed to return the country to its golden age and to plant the American flag on Mars.BBC News - 1h -
Trump thanks first lady for being 'incredible' despite 'aching' feet
President Donald Trump thanked first lady Melania Trump for sticking by his side during the inauguration ceremony despite her feet “absolutely aching” in heels. The president joked that she almost ...NBC News - 1h -
Trump’s inaugural regime change
Vibes speak volumes as new president lays out a radical agendaFinancial Times - 1h -
Watch Trump's full inauguration speech from his 2025 ceremony
President Trump delivered remarks in the Capitol Rotunda after he was sworn into office on Inauguration Day.CBS News - 1h -
Trump sees Biden and Harris off after inauguration ceremony
Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris made final goodbyes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance after the inauguration ceremony. Biden and former first ...NBC News - 2h -
National anthem at Trump's inauguration
Christopher Macchio sang the national anthem during President Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C.CBS News - 2h -
Watch highlights from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech
Watch highlights from President Trump's inauguration ceremony at the Capitol as he delivered remarks to the nation and was sworn in to serve as the 47th president.NBC News - 2h -
WATCH: Inauguration moments then and now
ABC News’ Danny New looks back at the distant and recent past for a day that brings tradition and unity.ABC News - 4h -
First Lady Fashion at Inaugurations, in Photos
From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump said he will label Mexican cartels as terrorists in his inaugural speech. What’s at stake?
President confirms push to ‘wage war’ on drug cartels; critics say he should stop US arms used in drug war. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Al-Qaida, Hezbollah, the Islamic State – ...The Guardian - 2h -
Which were the coldest Inauguration Days in US history?
On Monday, freezing temperatures in Washington D.C. prompted organizers to move President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda for the first time since 1985.The Hill - 3h -
‘I will very simply put America first’: Trump sets tone for second term in inaugural address
President Donald Trump started his inaugural address to begin his second term, saying that he plans to put “America first.”NBC News - 3h -
Klobuchar calls for unity amid 'hot mess of division' in inauguration speech
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., delivered her opening remarks for President-elect Trump's inauguration, discussing the proceedings' themes of unity amid a "hot mess of division" in the country.NBC News - 4h -
Trump makes entrance at inauguration ceremony
See the moment President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the Capitol for his inauguration ceremony.CBS News - 4h -
JD Vance introduced at inauguration ceremony inside Capitol
Vice President-elect JD Vance walks into the Capitol rotunda after being introduced at the inauguration ceremony.NBC News - 4h -
Trump children arrive for inauguration ceremony
President-elect Donald Trump's children arrived Monday at the Capitol for Trump's inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 4h -
Trump, Biden arrive at Capitol before inauguration ceremony
President-elect Donald Trump and President Biden have arrived at the Capitol ahead of inauguration ceremonies for Trump. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.CBS News - 5h -
Biden, Trump leave White House together before inauguration ceremony
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump left the White House together on Monday prior to Trump's inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.CBS News - 5h -
First ladies Jill Biden and Melania Trump leave White House together before inauguration
First lady Jill Biden and incoming first lady Melania Trump left the White House together Monday before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' ...CBS News - 5h -
The Secret Service pivoted to ensure indoor inauguration ceremony would be safe
Trump's swearing-in was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, which could alter security plans. However, there are no "active direct threats," the Secret Service said.ABC News - 5h -
Trumps meet with Bidens before inauguration ceremony
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump and incoming first lady Melania Trump to the White House Monday before inauguration ceremonies for Trump. Norah ...CBS News - 5h -
What happens on Inauguration Day?
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, officially becoming president and starting Day One of his second term. Here's what to watch.NBC News - 6h -
Harris and Vance meet at White House before inauguration ceremony
Vice President Kamala Harris and Vice President-elect JD Vance met at the White House Monday before the inauguration ceremony. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.CBS News - 6h -
Inside the Capitol before Trump's inauguration ceremony
Extreme cold in Washington, D.C., has pushed President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration inside the Capitol. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.CBS News - 6h -
First lady fashion on Inauguration Day
Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss some of the fashion choices by first ladies from past inauguration ceremonies.CBS News - 7h -
The history of inauguration speeches and the role of first ladies at inauguration ceremonies
Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins CBS News to discuss some of the history surrounding past inauguration ceremonies as President-elect ...CBS News - 7h -
Trump arrives in Washington for inauguration
President-elect Trump landed in Washington, D.C., on Saturday evening for his inauguration. He landed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia just after 7 p.m. Trump, incoming first lady ...The Hill - 1d -
Security preparations underway for Trump inauguration ceremony
Security preparations are underway for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell shares an exclusive look at what the Secret Service and other federal law enforcement ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump’s inauguration speech to trade ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides say
Aides signal his address will be noticeably more upbeat compared to grim ‘American carnage’ speech in 2017. Who’s on the Trump inauguration guest list? Donald Trump ’s aides have signaled ...The Guardian - 3d -
Pelosi not attending Trump inauguration
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Pelosi returned to Washington earlier this month ...The Hill - 4d -
First to ABC: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to her spokesperson.ABC News - 4d -
Melania Trump planning to expand Be Best campaign in return as first lady
Melania Trump says she's aiming to expand her children's wellness platform, Be Best, when she returns to the White House as first lady. "I will continue with Be Best and also I will expand Be ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
First Jan. 6 felony defendant allowed to attend Trump inauguration
A felony defendant in a case related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been granted permission to travel to Washington this month to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration, the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
