Inauguration Day

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12 National Guard members removed from inauguration duty, including two for 'inappropriate' comments
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The stakes are high for Biden's inaugural address. Here's what to expect.

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Kamala Harris escorted by Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman
Biden's arrival
President-elect Biden arrives at the Capitol for his inauguration
Former presidents arrive
Clintons, Bushes, Obamas arrive at Biden’s inauguration ceremony

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2020 election

'No choice but to be hopeful': Biden voters, in their own words, ahead of Inauguration Day

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analysis

World watches as Biden takes over a 'humbled' U.S. struggling to contain its crises

The unprecedented militarized event summarizes much of what alarms America's friends — and pleases its adversaries.

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In key Michigan county, Democrats toast Biden's arrival

View from the Mall: National Guard members salute as Lady Gaga sings national anthem

Sen. Klobuchar delivers opening remarks for Biden's inauguration

Biden sworn in as the 46th president of the United States

Inauguration Day

Everything you need to know about Biden's Inauguration Day

Washington hotels weigh inauguration profits against safety

12 National Guard members removed from inauguration duty, including two for 'inappropriate' comments

The stakes are high for Biden's inaugural address. Here's what to expect.

Trump's last actions

Rappers, allies, politicians: Full list of Trump's last-minute pardons

Trump leaves with big unkept promises and a legacy of violent divisiveness

@POTUS resets as Twitter juggles presidential accounts

Trump won't hand Biden the nuclear football. Here's how the handoff will happen.

Trump admin trying to sabotage Biden immigration plans, say current and ex-Trump officials

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Kamala Harris escorted by Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman

President-elect Biden arrives at the Capitol for his inauguration

Clintons, Bushes, Obamas arrive at Biden’s inauguration ceremony

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