Inauguration Day

One of the more notable moments from Inauguration Day was Lady Gaga’s powerful rendition of the “The Star-Spangled Banner.” But it was her outfit and her Marine escort that also went viral that day.

Steve Kerrigan produced both President Obama’s 2009 and 2013 inaugurations and served as a senior adviser to President Biden’s inaugural committee. He shares why inaugurations are such a “uniquely American experience,” and how Aretha Franklin helped create his favorite inauguration moment.

Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, made waves on the internet for donning a sparkling Miu Miu coat to “Momala’s” swearing in on Jan. 20. The chic inauguration ensemble even caught the eye of prestigious modeling agency IMG Models.

About those wooly mittens that Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration that sparked quirky memes across social media

Eavesdropping can lead to really great stories; just ask Amanda Gorman.

This year’s Presidential Inauguration will look very different from past ceremonies. Here’s what you can expect to see at the event. 

Kamala Harris’ goddaughter and Howard University alumna, Micah Ernst, had a front-row seat to witness her ‘Aunt Kamala’ make history.

The senator talked to Seth Meyers about the national delight over his Inauguration Day outfit.

Who would’ve thought a pair of multi-colored wool grandma mittens would steal the show at the presidential inaugural? But Bernie Sanders set the world ablaze Wednesday when he unleashed his winter mittens at the presidential inaugural… and social media JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH!

As many as 15,000 National Guard members are preparing to leave Washington, D

Reports that hundreds of Guard troops were forced out of areas of the Capitol they had been using for rest breaks and were relocated to a nearby garage drew outrage from lawmakers. News4’s Molette Green reports.

President Biden told Americans to answer “the call of history” during his inaugural address. “Together, we shall write an American story of hope, not fear. Of unity, not division. Of light, not darkness… May this be the story that guides us. The story that inspires us.The story that tells ages yet to come that we answered the call of history....

Daily life in Washington, D.C., is starting to return to normal, but Mayor Muriel Bowser said she has directed officials to keep an enhanced security posture after the Capitol riot, then multiple bomb threats and arrests on Inauguration Day. Roads, Metro stations and bridges are in the process of reopening and by Friday morning most closures should be finished....

Washington Post staff writer Caroline Kitchener spoke with former teachers of the inauguration’s breakout star, poet Amanda Gorman.

Fencing is being removed and the plywood is coming down, but things won’t change overnight for local businesses. News4’s Cory Smith spoke with owners struggling to welcome back customers.

For the political industry that supports much of the local economy, two earthquakes happened Wednesday. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Joe Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” History was made at his side, as Kamala Harris became the first woman to be vice president.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing a bobblehead commemorating a viral photo of Sen. Bernie Sanders at President Biden’s inauguration

Those calls for unity didn’t last very long. Garth Brooks’ performance at the presidential inaugural is causing a firestorm among some of the more conservative members of his fanbase.