California Republicans are making the trip to our nation's capital to watch the inauguration ceremonies. Festivities and security measures are underway as President-elect Donald Trump gets ready for his second inauguration.

Californians attending the inauguration are hopeful and optimistic about the future and they also hope the country can unite and move forward.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to California Friday, the debate continues over federal relief money. Some Republicans say any federal help should come with conditions, potentially setting up a fight in Congress.

The outgoing vice president is expected to attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will reportedly move out of Washington, D.C., once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in to office on Monday.

Several prominent Californian politicians were in attendance at the Capitol for the swearing-in, including former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was there, and Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino, a member of the Democratic House leadership, helped lead colleagues into the Rotunda for the ceremony.

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to clarify comments he made last summer that led many in the Pacific Northwest to fear he would attempt to divert Columbia River water to Southern California.

The inauguration ceremony was supposed to be on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Due to freezing temperatures, it's now going to be indoors.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Monday wrapped up a more than 50-year political career, but promised that “we're not leaving the fight,” as he bid farewell to the presidency and flew to California to unwind with his family and ease back into private life.

The former vice president’s first acts as a nonelected official for the first time in decades could be a sign of what comes next.

I'll see you in court," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta as the state and city of San Francisco are suing Trump for his effort to end birthright citizenship.

A name tag reading "The President" is pictured ahead of a luncheon in Statuary Hall that will follow the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US President in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.

WELL, CECIL, ANDREA, THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS ARE ALSO SCRAMBLING TO FIND WATCH PARTIES OF THE CEREMONY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SINCE THERE’S JUST A LIMITED NUMBER OF NUMBER OF DIGNITARIES ALLOWED ...