President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States — the second time he has taken the oath to protect and defend the nation. Here’s what to watch for today: Promises: Here's what Trump has promised to focus on in his second term.

President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to the inauguration. Xi sent his vice president as his representative.

President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and conservative world leaders such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to the inauguration. Xi is sending his vice president as his representative.

America is making Donald Trump president again, and the billionaire Republican is scheduled to be sworn into office around noon Eastern time. He’s expected to go big on executive orders and other actions on his first day in office.

Former first lady Michelle Obama won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, though former President Barack Obama will be there, the Obama’s office said in a statement. No reason was given.

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday as his inauguration ceremony is set to take rare form inside the U.S. Capitol.

Tom Wait reports from Washington D.C., where he previews the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday.