Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using ...

Hundreds gathered in Raleigh on Monday for the city’s 45th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., marching through downtown before an ecumenical service in his honor. “Dr. King took America’s ...

“I don’t think it has any bearing on him taking the oath.” He added that the Constitution allows an incoming president to ...

Military service has not done much if anything for Democrats—Clinton won the nomination against two primary opponents, Bob ...

Donald Trump's inauguration stirred curiosity online when he took his oath without placing his hand on the Bible. Experts assert that the act holds no legal significance, as the U.S. Constitution ...

The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally reads the oath of office to the incoming president, but the vice president has more flexibility.

The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally reads the oath of office to the incoming president, but the vice president has more flexibility.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office at noon EST on Inauguration Day, Monday Jan. 20, 2025. Here's what to know about Inauguration Day and the presidential oath of office.

U.S. President Donald Trump took his oath of office on Monday with his right hand raised, but without placing his left hand ...

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the constitutionally mandated 35-word oath to President-elect Donald Trump.

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

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