Karen Pence's decision not to shake Donald Trump's hand at Jimmy Carter's funeral have struck a chord with many people

The Post’s Jan. 5 report on the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, “ Celebrities, donors among Biden’s honorees ,” prompted mixed reactions. The awardees inspired me. But former vice president Mike Pence’s absence from the esteemed roster upset me greatly.

First lady Jill Biden said incoming first lady Melania Trump declined her invitation for tea, according to a report in The Washington Post. Biden reportedly extended the invitation to have tea at

"Today, I will attend the Inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at the U. S. Capitol," Pence wrote on X. "This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power under the Constitution of the United States."

Watch live coverage of the 2025 Donald Trump presidential inauguration. The schedule of events include a visit to Capitol Hill, the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, the signing ceremony in the Oval Office,

Watch live coverage of the 2025 Donald Trump presidential inauguration. The schedule of events include a visit to Capitol Hill, the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, the signing ceremony in the Oval Office,

Former Vice President Mike Pence was seen in the Rotunda ... Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff ...

People watch the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump from the Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Christopher Furlong/Getty)

President Donald Trump's inauguration was filled with sweeping executive orders, a roaring crowd of supporters at Capital One Arena, and glitz and glamour at inaugural balls.

Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that "the

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president. He is taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time, capping a historic political comeback to the White House.As he did on the campaign trail, Trump painted a dark picture of America and took aim at President Joe Biden's leadership as his predecessor sat just steps away.