As he prepares to leave public office, the American public had dimmer views of President Joe Biden than predecessors Donald Trump or Barack Obama, according to a survey ... closely with former U.S. President Nixon, who had a minus-42 net rating.

Here’s a number 47 won’t be happy about — TV ratings of the coverage of his inauguration were down, including both over himself and former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, though he did win in one key metric.

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday's inauguration , at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.

Originally published in Synapse on January 22, 2009.

President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations,

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration. From Marian Anderson to Lady Gaga, discover the musical history of US presidential inaugurations.

Trump and Nixon are far from the only presidents to rake in money for inaugurations. Twelve years after Nixon's $4 million ceremony, Ronald Reagan set a record with a $20 million swearing-in that featured more elaborate celebrations, according to ethics watchdog Public Citizen.

The worst weather for an inaugural came in March 1909, when 10 inches of snow forced William H. Taft to move indoors to be sworn in.

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And while Michelle—who shares daughters Malia Obama, 26, and Sasha Obama, 23, with Barack—is happy to be by Barack’s side in life, she has opted to forego standing by him amid the Jan. 20 ...

Barack Obama celebrated his wife Michelle’s 61st birthday with a flirtatious message about her good looks. “Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,” the former president wrote ...

Barack and Michelle have openly addressed their marital struggles over the years, often framing them as a testament to their enduring commitment. Whispers of a potential rift between Barack and ...