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Due to forecasted intense cold weather, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda. The lowest inauguration day temperatures since 1985 are expected, and alternate plans for attendees are in place. Other scheduled inaugural events will proceed as planned.

Unlike the tumultuous events of 2021, when Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol following his defeat to Joe Biden, officials do not anticipate significant protests or violence this time. Instead, Washington is gearing up for celebrations marking Trump’s second term and the Republican Party’s consolidation under MAGA leadership.

The 42-year-old member of the force that protects the ground of the Congress returned to his division office where he collapsed and was taken to the hospital, according to the Capitol Police.

Donald Trump is set to become the 47th president of the United States as he takes the oath of office on Monday. Due to icy temperatures, the inauguration ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. The event includes traditional activities like the swearing-in, inaugural address, parade, and various celebrations.

Over 300 people were arrested for an illegal demonstration in a congressional office building, advocating for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. They wore shirts with messages like "Jews say cease fire now" and chanted pro-peace slogans. The 305 arrested for demonstrating were later released, while three were charged with assaulting police. Some members of Congress have been calling for a resolution regarding the conflict, citing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.

Glimpses of unimaginable scenes of violence at the US Capitol, the citadel of America's democracy, that was the result of the US president and his camp’s last-ditch act of desperation to avoid an inevitable political eviction

The casket of slain US Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans arrived at the Capitol on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and congressional leaders prepared to pay their respects to an officer struck by a car and killed while he manned a barricade near the Senate side of the building.

The body of US Capitol Police Officer William Evans has been returned to his home in western Massachusetts for a funeral Mass and burial on Thursday.

Due to intense cold weather forecasts, President-elect Trump may take the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. An Arctic blast is expected to make temperatures plunge to record lows with wind chills in single digits. Around 250,000 guests and many more are expected to be present for the historic event.

Law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 were honored Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals nearly two years after they fought supporters of then-President Donald Trump in a brutal and bloody attack.

US Olympic swimming gold medalist Klete Keller was charged by the Justice Department Wednesday with participating in the January 6 attack on Congress by supporters of President Donald Trump.

The 39th US president who died last week is being given a six-day-long state funeral beginning with a journey to his childhood home in Georgia and ending in an internment next to his wife in Plains. President Biden and several other dignitaries are expected to attend the funeral of the former US president Jimmy Carter. President-elect Donald Trump also said on Tuesday he plans to attend the funeral.

US President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President at Capitol Hills, Washington DC, on Monday. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath, while Vice-President elect JD Vance will be sworn in by Justice Brett Kavanaugh first. Due to extreme cold weather, the ceremony will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda.

A five-time Olympic swimming medalist charged with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol was released from federal custody Thursday but ordered to stay away from Washington, D.C. until after next week's inauguration.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Klete Keller was sentenced to six months of house arrest for his role in the US Capitol riot. Keller, a former champion swimmer, received three years probation and 360 hours of community service. In court, Keller admitted his actions were criminal and took responsibility. Keller's lawyers argued for probation and restitution, highlighting his brief presence at the Capitol, lack of harm or damage caused, and clean arrest record.

Carrie Underwood gave an unexpected a cappella performance of "America the Beautiful" at President Donald Trump’s second inauguration due to technical issues with her backing track. Despite the sound system failure, Underwood received vocal support from the Armed Forces Chorus and attendees, including prominent leaders, making the ceremony held indoors due to cold weather memorable.