The nation is on high alert for possible armed protests when President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on Jan. 20. A senior official on Biden’s Presidential Inaugural Committee told Yahoo News they are confident that the event will be secure and that it will “will mark a new day for the American people focused on healing our nation, bringing our country together and building back better.”
Biden's party is conflicted about his inauguration. Democrats say they're terrified of more attacks but intent on showcasing the peaceful transition of power.
The 59th inauguration is nearly here, with extra security precautions and celebrity appearances by Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and more. Here's what you need to know.
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A senior official on Biden’s Presidential Inaugural Committee told Yahoo News they are confident that the event will be secure and that it will “will mark a new day for the American people."