Law enforcement officers far outnumbered protesters at state capitol grounds, as few Trump supporters who believe the president's false claim that he won the 2020 election turned out for what authorities feared could be violent demonstrations.
The Justice Department has brought nearly 100 criminal cases in connection with the violent riots at the U.S. Capitol, in which Trump supporters stormed the building, ransacked offices and in some cases, attacked police.
The nation's capital continues to boost security by shutting down access to iconic landmarks and erecting vehicle checkpoints ahead of Biden's inauguration.
Donald Trump's four years in the Oval Office have been marked by "America First" nationalism, two impeachments, a pandemic and contentious stands on race and immigration.
The coronavirus resurged as the vaccine rolled out, lockdowns dampened holiday cheer, a year like no other slinked away into history and more top photos from December 2020. Produced by Canice Leung.