Top members of the three branches of government will come together in a rare display of national unity and tradition when the presidential and vice-presidential oaths of office are delivered at Monday’s inauguration. A swear-in rookie, and perhaps funny hats, will be indispensable parts of the ceremonies. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh will continue a nearly 240-year-old tradition of administering the oaths to President-elect Trump...

President Biden vowed to stick around in public life following his departure from the White House, telling a South Carolina church congregation on Sunday, “I’m not going anywhere.”  On his last full day in office, Biden traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, where he spoke at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate Martin Luther King Day early.  On the topic of clemency, Biden commended himself for issuing more...

President-elect Donald Trump  Vice President-elect JD Vance participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Sunday, the eve of his return to the White House. Trump was participating in a series of Washington events prior to his return to office. The president-elect’s wife, Melania Trump, was also there, as were his children: Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump,...