House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered flags to fly full-staff at the United States Capitol for Donald Trump 's inauguration. Under U.S. law, they are supposed to be flying at half-staff after the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Newsweek reached out to Trump's inauguration team and Johnson's office via email for comment.

President-elect Donald Trump will move back into the White House on Monday after he officially becomes the 47th president of the United States. Inauguration day includes a formal swearing-in ceremony as well as musical performances,

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