The most coveted events are the three official inaugural balls on Monday that Trump himself is scheduled to appear and speak at after taking the oath of office.

From a fireworks show at Trump’s golf resort outside Washington, D.C., to three inaugural balls on Jan. 20, the capital will be alive with activity this weekend.

Washington, DC stands out as a refuge for reproductive rights: Unlike the 20-plus states that have moved to restrict abortion since the US Supreme Court’s June 2022 Dobbs decision, DC has no mandated waiting period for abortion, no parental notification laws, and no limits based on gestational age.

Jonathan Capehart, the Washington, D.C. media macher, recently visited New York City favorites Minetta Tavern and Pastis, as well as L.A. hotspot Osteria Mozza. But he didn’t have to leave the nation’s capital.

Elon Musk could occupy space in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the West Wing to head up the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE.

In a big promotion for one of its rising stars, ABC News has named Rachel Scott senior political correspondent, covering both President Trump’s White House and Congress. The promotion for Scott comes as ABC News sets its D.C. coverage, joining other networks in shifting some on-air talent around in connection with the new administration.

Controversy over President-elect Trump's inaugural crowd sizes likely will remain out of the conversation since the ceremony will be moved indoors due to harsh weather conditions.

Due to this change, the "vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person," according to the Joint Inaugural Committee. "Those with tickets for the Presidential Platform and members of Congress will be able to attend in person."

Keith McNally, the outspoken New York restaurateur, opened a location of his eternally buzzy Greenwich Village restaurant Minetta Tavern in Union Market in December. “D.C. seems to me a serious city,” Mr. McNally said. “I thought I should open my most serious restaurant here.”

The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday.