Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.
President Donald Trump invoked the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol. The occasion coincided with Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday dedicated to the civil rights leader’s memory and ideals.
Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 20, 2025, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as president.
Hours after vowing to realise the dreams of Black American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, President Donald Trump pardoned leaders of White supremacist groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including Enrique Tarrio,
The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Most grocery stores will hold normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most banks will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, since it is a federal holiday and the Federal Reserve will be closed.
When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy.
During his inaugural speech on Monday, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their support in the 2024 election.
Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."
US stock futures witnessed a cautious tone from investors in the early hours of Monday, as all focus shifted to anticipations of policy outcomes following Donald Trumps inauguration on January 20th. Notably,
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