The Rotunda is prepared as an alternative for each inauguration in the event of inclement weather. The swearing-in was last moved indoors in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan began his second term.

Elon Musk in the Capitol Rotunda (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Vivek Ramaswamy and incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles are chatting and smiling on the stage as the Rotunda stated to ...

Everyone was equal from what I saw," Laverne Turner said. The rotunda is open to visitors until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Members of the public are invited to sign the book of condolence at the entrance to ...