Trump’s inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech

Although some major political figures will notably be absent from President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, some of the world’s most prominent business leaders are scheduled to attend his swearing-in.  Top technology company CEOs, whose companies have collectively donated millions to Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee, are expected to have a conspicuous presence at the ceremony.

Trump moves inauguration indoors due to freezing temperatures

Washington — Monday’s inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be moved indoors due to dangerously freezing temperatures, Trump announced on social media on Friday.  “There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.

Official portraits of President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect Vance released

The presidential transition has released portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance ahead of their inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump and Vance are each wearing blue suits and blue ties, standing in front of an American flag. Vance’s photo captures him from the torso up, his arms crossed with a small smile.

Noem questioned on disaster relief, border, terrorism at confirmation hearing

Washington — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, fielded questions on an array of topics, including the border, homegrown terrorism and the distribution of disaster relief from lawmakers Friday at her Senate confirmation hearing. She appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Jon Husted, Ohio’s lieutenant governor, expected to fill Vance’s Senate seat

Washington — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to name Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill the Senate seat that Vice President-elect JD Vance is vacating, multiple sources tell CBS News.  DeWine is expected to announce his selection at a 1 p.m. press conference Friday.  The announcement will end months of speculation and jockeying for