Politics Jan 20 Psaki delivers first news briefing of Biden era White House press secretary Jen Psaki is delivering the first news briefing of Joe Biden's presidency, a once standard part of past administrations that was largely sidelined during the Trump era. Psaki said Wednesday that she will bring truth and…
Politics Jan 20 Senate confirms Avril Haines as director of national intelligence The 84-10 vote by the Senate on Wednesday came after senators agreed to fast-track her nomination.
Politics Jan 20 National Archives now has Trump records website The federal government has launched a new website that will serve as a clearinghouse for records from former President Donald Trump's administration. The National Archives and Records Administration announced the website on Wednesday. Eventually, it will be a repository of…
Politics Jan 20 Oval Office gets slight makeover under Biden Biden revealed the new décor Wednesday as he invited reporters into his new office to watch him sign a series of executive orders hours after he took office. A bust of Cesar Chavez, the labor leader and civil rights activist,…
Politics Jan 20 Proud Boy organizer arrested in Florida for Capitol attack According to an arrest affidavit, Biggs was part of a crowd on Jan. 6 that overwhelmed Capitol Police officers who were manning a metal barrier on the steps of the Capitol.
Politics Jan 20 Biden orders federal agencies to halt rulemaking President Joe Biden has directed that federal agencies halt all rulemaking until his administration has time to review proposed regulations.
Politics Jan 20 Biden signed series of executive orders President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders from the Oval Office hours after his inauguration. Biden wore a mask while seated behind the Resolute Desk with a stack of orders early Wednesday evening. He said there was…
Politics Jan 20 Vice President Kamala Harris enters her new office building for the first time in her new role Harris was joined Wednesday by her husband, Doug Emhoff, as she entered the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which houses the vice president's office and is located near the White House. The marching band of her alma mater, Howard University, helped…
Politics Jan 20 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds first White House briefing for Biden administration After Joe Biden was sworn in as the nation’s 46th president, Press Secretary Jen Psaki will hold the first White House news briefing under the new administration.
Politics Jan 20 A look at Biden's first executive orders in office In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden is signing executive orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfill campaign promises.