Inauguration Day

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Americans mark an inauguration like no other as Biden ascends to presidency
Viewer's guide
Everything you need to know about Biden's Inauguration Day
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Inauguration Day in photos: Biden sworn in as 46th president
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Washington hotels weigh inauguration profits against safety

Trump's last actions

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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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It's Twitter official

JLo delivers a bilingual performance of "This Land is Your Land"

In key Michigan county, Democrats toast Biden's arrival

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

Inauguration Day

Americans mark an inauguration like no other as Biden ascends to presidency

Everything you need to know about Biden's Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day in photos: Biden sworn in as 46th president

Washington hotels weigh inauguration profits against safety

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

Top moments

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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Top videos

Kamala Harris's ancestral home celebrates with firecrackers, food handouts

How Joe Biden’s inauguration will look different from all others

Michigan nurse sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at Covid nationwide memorial

University bands prepare for Inauguration Day performances

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