Inauguration Day 2025: Why is Inauguration Day on MLK Day?

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held on January 20, 2025. But why this day, and why does it share the day with Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Trump Transition: Inauguration Day 2025 schedule and events

In less than a month, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. D.C. is already buzzing ahead of the inauguration — one of the highlights the District sees every four years. 

Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency

Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. 

Trump sentenced in hush money case, judge declines to impose any punishment

President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced today in his hush money case, despite multiple attempts to get it called off. Here’s what to know about the day’s proceedings.

Photos: Jimmy Carter and other former presidents throughout the years

The life of former President Jimmy Carter was celebrated on Thursday by family, friends, and leaders –including the five living men who have also served as president: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Trump promises serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Just 13 days from Inauguration Day, President-elect Trump says he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska

In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska. 

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

New Orleans massacre tightens DC security for inauguration, former President Carter’s funeral

The New Orleans attack is being analyzed closely by security officials in Washington, D.C. The next few weeks are already packed with high-profile events around the nation’s capital. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald spoke with officials about the impact that is sure to heighten awareness even further.