Trump's second inauguration day will kick off with a service at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square, a historic Washington DC church, followed by tea at the White House. Musical performances and opening remarks are set to begin on the main event stage - located on the West Lawn of the US Capitol building - at 09:30 EST (14:30 GMT).

Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending the inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump. Trump talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican leadership at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) AP

With the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump just a week away, law enforcement in D.C. kicked off preparations for a security crackdown.

Fencing and concrete blocks are being moved into position ahead of Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration on Monday.

With 30 miles (48 km) of tall black temporary fencing, 25,000 law enforcement officers and security checkpoints set up to process hundreds of thousands of spectators, Washington is braced for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration is expected to attract some 250,000 ticketed attendees, and to be a much different affair than the last time America got a new president.

The Saskatchewan government has committed to strengthening its border with the United States ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs if Canada doesn't tighten its borders.

President-elect Trump's inauguration on Monday will feature some of the most stringent security measures ever taken for a national security event. Why it matters: Expect a convergence of inauguration-goers and demonstrators to spark increased traffic,

Security plans are in place in D.C. as the presidential inauguration nears. A photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris from Jimmy Carter's funeral has gone viral due to the exclusion of President-elect Donald Trump.