From *that* kiss to a former president's expressive faces, here's what analysts think of some key moments from the ceremony.

President-elect Trump’s Inauguration Day is less than a week away and he’s begun to plan who will attend various events in Washington to mark his return to the White House. Trump has invited many

Analysts say Melania Trump has a newfound confidence that will shape her time as First Lady and sets a new tone as she entes a role she is now familiar with

The once and future first lady plans her return to the White House amid questions of how much time she'll actually spend there.

The inaugural hat was like nothing so much as the broad-brimmed white hat Mrs. Trump wore during a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife in 2018, which likewise made waves and which she auctioned off in 2022 as an “iconic broad-brimmed one-of-a-kind hat.” Her reference was herself.

Former Vice President Mike Pence is in attendance at Trump’s inauguration, his wife, former second lady Karen, is not. Karen Pence snubbed the Trumps earlier this month at Carter’s funeral, where she ignored Melania Trump’s efforts to shake her hand.

Melania Trump made a subtle dig toward the Obamas, claiming they “withheld” information from her husband during his first term in the White House that ultimately made the transition

Former presidents, tech moguls and foreign dignitaries were among those who attended Trump’s second presidential inauguration.

President Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering just beneath the surface.

The planned absence Monday follows another notable absence last week at the state funeral of former president Jimmy Carter.

Several high-profile tech leaders and celebrities made headlines at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.