Make America Great again welcome concert at the Lincoln Memorial donald trump will speak at this event. And before that, he and mike pence will place a wreath at Arlington National cemetery. Nbc10s Pamela Osborne is here with us as part of the coverage. Pam, tell us what youre hearing from politicians and people coming to the inauguration. Reporter well, vai, we talked to a group of families from delaware. They identify as republican. Theyre going to be making the trip together. A lot of excitement from them. But we wanted to do more than just introduce you to local people attending the festivities. We talked to tim housefield. Hes a republican for delaware and served as a delegate for the state. He talked candidly with me about coming around to president elect trump. And the changes he wants to see with the new administration. He said the very first thing that needs to happen is unity within the Republican Party and across party lines. After an election, its important to come together
Good morning. Were coming to you live from washington, d. C. Where in just a little more than 24 hours, president elect trump will take the oath of office. 800,000 people are expected to witness history here. Now, president elect trump just left trump tower within the last 30 minutes. To begin his journey to washington. And tonight, hell stay at blair house, the president ial guest host just down the street from the white house. And sheer a live look right now at the u. S. Capital just behind us where the peaceful transfer of power will take place. The pomp and ceremony of the inauguration will take place on the buildings western front. Meanwhile, the Homeland Security secretary says things will be extraordinarily fortified for the inauguration, but that no specific credibility threat exists. They say mr. Trumps naeg speech is done ask that he wrote most of it himself. He can start signing executive orders as early as tomorrow afternoon. Washington, d. C. Is abuzz with activity right n
For the speech from donald trump. Hes expected to address the crowd there. And for the celebration on the eve of the inauguration. So were going to throw things back to you and get on our way as we head down toward the Lincoln Memorial. Back to you. Were going to take it from here. Security has been increasing in washington. Something now doubt lauren can see. 28,000 officers are securing the National Mall, the parade route and other sites as well. More than 7,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen are in washington. To support security efforts for the president ial inauguration. Today, officers from across the country were sworn in as d. C. Metropolitan special police during a ceremony at fedex field. Soldiers and airmen from the delaware National Guard are among the troops in the nations capital. Task force delawares mission is to secure the outside perimeter of the event with personnel and vehicles. Despite calls for rain, weve heard hurricane schwartz talk about this, umbrellas are
Today partly cloudy. Mild. Highs 5357 winds nw to se 5 mph tonight partly becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 3337 winds se 5 to calm friday cloudy with showers. Best chance of rain 9am to 3pm. Patchy fog low clouds. Highs 4550 winds s 5 to calm gmw nc8 one day away from inauguration of donald trump. At the capitol, sharp questioning continues for the president elects nominees todaywhile the city makes its final preparations for the inauguration. Abcs lana zak has the latest. Security measures are already in place all week both supporting and protesting tomorrows president ial inauguration. This was the scene wednesday as protestors marched to the capitol building. The protestors marched on pennselvania avenue. The same spot President Trump is expected to walk after he is sworn into office. Some visitors have traveled across the country to see that happen. To help with all the crowds dc is getting an extra 62hundred National Guard personel from 44 states. Each guard will be able to detain, bu
Expensive house in america. Early today starts right now. Good morning, everyone. Im francis rivera. The swearing in for george h. W. Bush after the oldest living president was taken to the intensive care unit. The 41st president was doing well until he took a turn forcing doctors to remove a blockage from his lung and all eyes are on the former first couple. Dave gutierrez has more. Former president george h. W. Bush is stable in the icu following breathing problems stemming from pneumonia. He was sedated to clear his airway. Barbara bush suffering for fatigue and coughing and hospitalized as a precaution. They are as fine as a couple as we know. So we want to send our prayers and love to them. The spokesman said the admitted on saturday for shortness of breath. In the event with the age of the former president and mrs. Bush, thats very serious. He sent a letter to president elect trump wishing him well and saying he would not attend the inauguration. If i sit outside in january, it w