Politics Jan 20 Read Joe Biden's first speech as president In his first remarks as president, Biden said Wednesday that his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope.”…
Nation Jan 20 California winds easing after sparking fires, power outages A windstorm that fanned brushfires, toppled trees and left thousands of Californians without power is finally easing out of the south and some rain may be on the way. Gusts of up to 50 mph hit the region Tuesday night…
Politics Jan 20 Calm at state capitols Calm prevailed outside heavily fortified state capitol buildings across the U.S. as Joe Biden was sworn in as president. The FBI had warned of the possibility for armed demonstrations leading up to the inauguration after President Donald Trump repeatedly and…
Nation Jan 20 Why the U.S. accused China of genocide, and what's next Xinjiang, a far western region that borders central Asia, is home to the predominantly Muslim Uighur ethnic group. China denies human rights violations and says its actions in Xinjiang are necessary to counter a separatist and terrorist threat.
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Biden and Harris families lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery President Joe Biden spent a few of the first moments of his term at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring fallen veterans with three former presidents and their families.
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president The former U.S. senator from California is also the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency and becomes the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in government.
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Joe Biden takes oath of office Biden took the oath of office just before noon Wednesday during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The presidential oath was administered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Politics Jan 20 Biden, Harris arrive at Capitol for inauguration President-elect Joe Biden has arrived at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his inauguration as the United States' 46th president. Biden and his wife, Jill, arrived at the complex on Wednesday morning, about 90 minutes before his noon swearing-in ceremony. They…
Nation Jan 20 Deputy charged with threats after U.S. Capitol attack, sheriff says Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced that Deputy Peter Heneen was charged Tuesday with making written threats to kill, conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism. Judd says the the deputy has been suspended pending termination.
Politics Jan 20 Acting attorney general resigns as Biden enters Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen will resign when President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office. The Justice Department says Rosen's resignation goes into effect at noon Wednesday. Rosen has run the department since former Attorney General William Barr resigned…