President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power as he prepares to move back into the White House at a time of deep national political divisions.

The second inauguration for Donald Trump has drawn a diverse group of attendees, including former U.S. presidents, tech industry titans and international leaders. Trump's family, including first lady Melania and children Donald Jr.

Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky was in attendance with his wife, Janet Jones. Trump has teased the former Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers star. On Christmas Day, Trump urged Gretzky to become the next prime minister of Canada.

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president was expected to be an extravagant break from tradition — before it got moved indoors due to cold weather

From the friendships he has formed, to the public's perception of the MAGA leader, much has changed since Trump last took the oath of office.

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon followed by a presidential parade, signing ceremony and inaugural balls.

Former presidents, tech moguls and foreign dignitaries were among those who attended Trump’s second presidential inauguration.

Trump's son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump were also in attendance, as were Hillary Clinton, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Bernie Sanders. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration,

The ceremony will formalise Trump's appointment as US leader and provide a glimpse into how his presidency might pan out via speeches, attendees, and his inaugural addresses that mark the occasion. The New Arab provides all the details of this historic event.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday as his inauguration ceremony is set to take rare form inside the U.S. Capitol.

Update 9:27 a.m. ET, Jan. 20: Today is not only Inauguration Day but it is also a federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But the work of Washington will continue. Several confirmation votes and meetings are scheduled to be held today.

A raucous victory rally on Sunday highlighted President-elect Donald Trump ’s first full day back in Washington since the election. Republicans are celebrating his return to the White House and projecting defiant optimism despite deep national political divisions on the eve of his inauguration.