Former Republican leaders and lawmakers are among those gathering at the Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan said he was attending the Wednesday ceremony to "honor the process" after a year that he said tested the nation's institutions. He said he was there "out of respect for the peaceful transfer of power."
Former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona says it's "too bad" that outgoing President Donald Trump did not attend for "that handoff that the world can see."
Flake is a Trump critic. He says he hopes it's a "moment of renewal" for the nation. He says he thinks "Americans will sleep easier knowing that we have a more steady hand in the White House."