Washington, D.C.
A large-scale security operation has been launched in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. Thousands of troops, snipers, and threat detectors are protecting the ceremony with the participation of world leaders.
In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.
Donald Trump has ordered the main events of his inauguration to be moved to the US Congress building due to the forecast of extremely cold weather. The decision affects the speech and ceremonies on January 20, but will not affect other scheduled events.
The UIF presented a study on expanding cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in four key areas of interaction. Experts suggest changing the format of relations from unilateral assistance to a mutually beneficial partnership.
TikTok is organizing a Power 30 Awards party for influencers who supported Trump during the election. The event will take place on the last day of the deadline for the company to separate from its Chinese owner.
During the discussion in Washington, US National Security Advisors Sullivan and Volz identified China as the main challenge for the United States. The war in Ukraine was not included in the list of major threats to national security.
During Trump's inauguration, the flags over the Capitol will be raised fully, contrary to Biden's order to lower them in memory of Carter. Republican governors support Trump's decision.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. Barack Obama, the Bush and Clinton families have confirmed their attendance at the ceremony.
Armenia and the United States signed a strategic partnership agreement in Washington. The document envisages expanding cooperation in the economy, security, and defense, as well as sending a U.S. border guard group to Armenia.
Chinese state-owned oil companies are buying crude oil from the Middle East and other regions in large quantities. This is due to fears of supply disruptions after new sanctions against Russia and Iran.
A farewell ceremony for the 39th US President Jimmy Carter is held at the Washington National Cathedral. The ceremony is attended by Biden, Obama, Bush, Clinton, Trump and other dignitaries.
U. S. President Joe Biden has canceled his planned trip to Rome due to large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles. Meetings with the Pope, Italian Prime Minister, and Ukrainian President Zelensky are canceled.
Israel's Prime Minister has canceled plans to attend Trump's inauguration on January 20. Earlier, Trump demanded that Israel end the conflict in Gaza and release the hostages before he takes office.
Prince William has congratulated Kate Middleton on her 43rd birthday by posting a touching message and a new photo. He recognized her strength of spirit over the past year as she battled cancer.
Police detained a man who tried to set his car on fire near the Capitol during Trump's visit. On the same day, another man was detained for trying to sneak a machete into the Visitors Center.
The Capitol Police detained a 44-year-old man with a machete and three knives while trying to pass security. The incident occurred a few hours before Trump's visit to the Jimmy Carter farewell ceremony.
The eastern regions of the United States are expecting a powerful snowstorm with record low temperatures and strong winds. The storm has already hit the central states, causing thousands of flights to be canceled and a state of emergency to be declared.
The six-day state funeral of the 39th US President Jimmy Carter has begun in Georgia. The ceremony will end on January 9 in Washington, D.C., where Joe Biden will deliver a eulogy, and all living former presidents are expected to attend.
Law enforcement agencies in Washington are stepping up security due to three important events in 15 days. These include the certification of election results, Carter's funeral, and Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump confirmed his attendance at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on January 9 in Washington, DC. He also expressed support for the current Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson.
Republican Joe Wilson invited Salome Zurabishvili to Trump's inauguration in 2025. Zurabishvili refuses to step down as president until new parliamentary elections are called in Georgia.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe will approach the Sun to a record distance of 6. 2 million kilometers on December 24. The device will travel at a speed of 690,000 km/h at a shield temperature of 930°C.
Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at Georgetown Medical Center due to high fever and infection. The former US president's condition is stable, there is no threat to his life.
Donald Trump has denied suggestions that Elon Musk has “usurped” power after a week of political confrontations. Musk actively opposed the initial government funding bill, publishing more than 100 objections.
The United States canceled the reward for the arrest of HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after the first official meeting in Damascus. Syria's new leader promised to fight terrorism and promote regional peace.
Norwegian NASAMS anti-aircraft systems have been deployed in Rzeszow, Poland, and F-35 aircraft have been sent to protect the logistics center. The mission will last until Easter with the participation of 100 Norwegian troops.
Donald Trump has invited the presidents of Argentina and El Salvador to his inauguration, breaking with US political tradition. Javier Milei has already confirmed his participation, while Naib Buchele is still hesitating due to security concerns.
Keith Kellogg, Trump's new special envoy for Ukraine, will visit Kiev and European capitals in January. The visit is aimed at gathering information to quickly end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
EU representatives are planning to contact Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to discuss the closure of Russian military bases in Syria. The United States is already engaged in a dialog with the new government after the overthrow of the Assad regime.
The U. S. Secret Service detained a man while trying to climb over a temporary fence near the White House. The incident took place on Saturday around 11 a.m., the intruder was arrested and handed over to the police.