Politics

Washington, D.C. preps for Donald Trump's Inauguration

With less than a week to go, workers are busy putting the final touches on the Inaugural platform, the viewing stands and thousands of seats on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, as this city prepares for the transfer of power on January 20 to President-Elect Donald Trump.

Where the Capitol Christmas Tree stood just a few weeks ago is now a sea of folding chairs, as work continues on the VIP viewing areas for members of Congress and important guests.

This is what it looks like from the offices of Speaker Paul Ryan:

This is what the tickets look like for