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Members of the Washington National Guard stand near a fence surrounding the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., in anticipation of protests on Jan. 11, 2021.

State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

4:52pm January 13, 2021

by Greg Allen

The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.

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President Trump dances with first lady Melania Trump at the Liberty Ball in 2017. Federal prosecutors subpoenaed Trump's inaugural committee Monday, reportedly to find out how the inauguration was funded and by whom.

Trump Inaugural Committee Hit With Subpoena

8:32am February 05, 2019

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The federal inquiry seeks information about who donated to events connected to the inauguration and what they were promised in return.

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Second Annual Women's March Puts Emphasis On The Polls

6:14pm January 20, 2018

by Bethany Chafin

Thousands of people gathered in Winston-Salem and other locations across the country Saturday for the second annual Women's March.

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The NPR Top Political Story of the Year Bracket after Round 2 voting.

NPR Bracket, Round 2 Results: Only 16 Stories Remain

12:15pm December 28, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Fallout from sexual harassment, Comey's firing and the Mueller probe are all in strong positions to be the top political stories of 2017. Will there be an upset Thursday?

Inauguration Day protesters left behind signs, but authorities said they also left a trail of destruction from rioting. A jury disagreed in the first trial over the demonstrations.

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.

Anti-Trump protesters chant during an Inauguration Day demonstration in Washington, D.C., in January. A judge has narrowed the Justice Department's warrant for records related to a website used to plan protests.

Judge Limits DOJ's Warrant For Records From Anti-Trump Site

7:52pm October 11, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The court's ruling says the government has no right to "rummage through the information" on DreamHost's website to identify "innocent persons" engaged in First Amendment activities.

Budget director nominee Rep. Mick Mulvaney, R-S.C., testifies on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Budget Director Nominee: Obama Inauguration Crowds Were Bigger Than Trump's

3:17pm January 24, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., used the example of inaccuracies put forth by the Trump administration to test whether South Carolina Republican Mick Mulvaney would deal in facts or "alternative facts."

Donald Trump laid out a plan for his first 100 days in the Oval Office.

Donald Trump Has Plans To Hit The Ground Running. Here's What He Wants To Do

2:58pm January 20, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The president-elect's team has been sketching out plans for its first day, week and month in office. It includes action on trade, energy and, of course, Obamacare.

Politics & Government

President Trump's Inauguration Ceremony, Annotated And Contextualized

10:57am January 20, 2017

by NPR Staff

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president around noon ET. Once the inaugural address begins, we'll be live-annotating President Trump's remarks below.

Politics & Government

Live Coverage: Donald Trump's Inauguration 2017

8:16pm January 19, 2017

by NPR Staff

Follow our live blog for news, photos and videos from the inauguration.