Inauguration Day is approaching. President Biden will hand over power to President-elect Donald J. Trump on Monday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders after the ceremony, which was moved indoors due to the cold weather. The evening concludes with an inaugural ball.
We will be broadcasting live from early morning until late at night, with more than 20 reporters and visual journalists on the ground, and many more poised to report on the executive order and gather responses from across the country.
When and where will the inauguration be held?
Trump's swearing-in ceremony will begin at 12pm ET, but the action is expected to begin earlier as the Trumps arrive for morning services at St. John's Church in Washington.
The oath will now be taken inside the Capitol Rotunda. This will be the first time the ceremony will be held indoors since 1985, when President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated for his second term. The severe cold conditions also encouraged this move.
Trump announced the change of plans on Friday, saying guests would be invited to watch the inauguration at nearby Capital One Arena, effectively canceling the traditional parade. He said he would be there after the ceremony.
How to stream the inauguration and parade
The Times will stream the swearing-in ceremony and Trump's inaugural speech, which he is scheduled to give once he is officially sworn in, on its website and app. Our reporters bring you real-time analysis and annotated transcripts.
Other streaming options:
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Coverage of the inauguration will be widely published on various news sites, including C-SPAN.org and C-SPAN's YouTube page. The founding committee will then host an official livestream.
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Several digital organizations, including ABC News Live, NBC News Now, and CBS News 24/7, simulcast network coverage and do not require passwords. ABC coverage is available on its website or app, as well as NBCNews and CBSNews.
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MSNBC coverage, led by anchor Rachel Maddow, can be viewed on the network's YouTube channel.
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CNN coverage will also be available on the Max streaming service for subscribers, and Fox News will make some of its coverage available on the Fox Nation streaming service, also for subscribers.
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All live coverage from broadcast and cable news networks is available on various streaming platforms that offer traditional TV channels, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, which require a subscription. Free trials are usually available.
How to watch the inauguration on network television
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All major cable news stations and broadcast networks will carry marathon coverage.
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Cable news network coverage begins early in the morning. For example, CNN's main staff, led by Jake Tapper, begins broadcasting at 7 a.m. ET. “Fox & Friends” airs from 6 a.m.
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All broadcast networks will go into special report mode a short time later. David Muir will begin anchoring ABC News at 9 a.m. ET, at the same time Norah O'Donnell will lead news for CBS. Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie will anchor the 10 a.m. NBC broadcast. The broadcast network plans to continue broadcasting until 4 or 5 p.m. ET, depending on the day's news.
How to follow President Trump's executive order signing
After being sworn in, Trump is expected to head to the Oval Office, where he said he will begin signing executive orders on issues such as immigration, economic policy and government reform. Once an order is signed, our reporters will provide live updates and analysis.
Where to watch the primetime celebration
Our reporters will be covering the festivities late into the night, bringing you live updates from Washington and beyond.
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The cable news network will continue to provide live coverage from the inaugural ball.
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Fox News will have a prime-time anchor in Washington. Jesse Watters' show at 8pm ET will be broadcast live from the Commander-in-Chief Ball and Sean Hannity will be broadcast live from the Liberty Inaugural Ball at 9pm ET Fox News' 10pm show 'Gutfeld! ” will be broadcast live from DAR Constitution Hall in Washington.
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CNN will provide regular coverage of the inaugural ball, as will several digital broadcasters.
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Broadcast networks plan to return to regular prime-time programming at 8 and 9 p.m., while ABC and CBS will both air one-hour inauguration specials at 10 p.m.
