Inauguration Day

Jury Finds First Batch Of Inauguration Protesters Not Guilty Of Riot Charges

5:34pm December 21, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

More than 180 demonstrators face trial over protests on Jan. 20. The first six defendants have been found not guilty in a verdict that could have implications for prosecutors' strategies.

Police and protesters face off on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C., during President Trump's inauguration. More than 200 people were arrested and charged with rioting. Jury selection began Wednesday, and opening statements in the first trials are set to begin

First Trials Begin For Those Charged Over Inauguration Day Rioting

3:47pm November 15, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The Justice Department is prosecuting nearly 200 cases of felony rioting, and the defendants could face decades of jail time if convicted. Jury selection for six defendants started today.

President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump dance at the Liberty Ball, the first of three Friday evening, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

PHOTOS: Trump Ends Inauguration Day His Way, With Dances At 3 Balls

6:53am January 21, 2017

by James Doubek

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump stopped by the Liberty Ball, Freedom Ball and Salute to Our Armed Services Ball, on Friday evening.

Protestors run through the street before the inauguration of Donald Trump.

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In D.C., Group Of Protesters Breaks Windows; Police Use Pepper Spray

8:37pm January 20, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

One inauguration protest erupted into conflict; officers in riot gear sent a concussive device into the crowd of several hundred. The interim police chief says protests elsewhere have been peaceful.

President Trump walks down the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Friday.

In Inaugural Address, Trump Decries 'Carnage' And Promises 'America First'

4:00pm January 20, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Donald Trump has completed an unlikely journey from real estate mogul to the 45th president of the United States.

Adam Eidinger (at right, in hat), a leader of DC Cannabis Coalition, and other volunteers roll marijuana joints they plan to hand out for free on Inauguration Day.

From Glitter To Free Joints, Trump Protesters Plan To Get Their Message Out

9:53am January 19, 2017

by Pam Fessler

Besides the hundreds of thousands of people who are expected in Washington, D.C., to cheer the new president on Inauguration Day, thousands more are planning to protest.

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