Idahoans witness Trump’s inauguration in D.C.

by Carolyn Cakir | Jan 20, 2017 | Inauguration

WASHINGTON – Idaho residents who attended Donald Trump’s inauguration came away with very different opinions of the 45th president of the United States and his supporters. Where some saw the potential for action, others saw hate. Idaho GOP Chairman Steve Yates...

Kentucky high school class witnesses ‘government in action’ as Trump inaugurated

by Carolyn Cakir | Jan 20, 2017 | Inauguration

WASHINGTON-Thirty-four students from Bardstown High School cheered on the National Mall Friday as they witnessed the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. “[The inauguration] is a great symbol of democracy,” said Cole Newton, 17. “To...

Idaho women in D.C. Women’s March demand voices be heard

by Carolyn Cakir | Jan 20, 2017 | Inauguration

WASHINGTON — Idahoans participating in Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington have one thing in common: They traveled more than 2,000 miles to the nation’s capital because they want their voices heard and their rights protected. At least 200,000 people are...

Bluegrass Ball toasts Donald Trump with Kentucky bourbon, music and food

by Carolyn Cakir | Jan 19, 2017 | Inauguration

WASHINGTON – Kentucky politicians and visitors in town for Inauguration Day began celebrating two days before Donald Trump will be sworn in as president with Wednesday night’s Bluegrass Ball. The approximately 1,000 partygoers enjoyed some of the things that make...

Inauguration Day security concerns are drones, cyberattacks and protesters, officials say

by Carolyn Cakir | Jan 19, 2017 | Inauguration

DULLES, Va. – Donald Trump’s Inauguration weekend will include the traditional swearing-in ceremony, parade and galas, but security will be more intense this year as officials prepare to protect the new president and an anticipated crowd of 800,000 to 900,000...