Politics Jan 20 Masks, but little social distancing, among inaugural attendees Inauguration guests wore masks, but hugged and talked in close proximity to one another, despite the CDC guidance to maintain a minimum distance of six feet between individuals who do not share a household, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “As you…
Politics Jan 20 Kamala Harris is sworn is as vice president Kamala Harris took the vice presidential oath of office at the U.S. Capitol, becoming the first woman and first woman of color to be sworn into the vice presidency. The oath was administered by Sonia Sotomayor, the nation’s first Latina…
Politics Jan 20 Expect a message of unity in Biden’s inaugural address The inauguration theme, “America United,” is a particularly heavy undertaking for a nation rocked by a year of turmoil. Uniting and healing the country has been a core focus for Biden, and a successful inaugural address will aim to assure…
Politics Jan 20 GOP leaders skipped Trump departure to attend mass with Biden This morning, Joe and Jill Biden attended mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., along with Kamala Harris, her husband Doug Emhoff and a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers. In addition to House Speaker Nancy…
Politics Jan 20 Kamala Harris will be the first graduate of a historically black university to enter White House As a student at Washington D.C.’s Howard University in the 1980s, Harris pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s first Black sorority that was founded at Howard in 1908, and she has since described her fellow sorority members as her family.
Politics Jan 19 Harris’ inauguration puts spotlight on the political influence of Black sororities Historical and political experts discuss the creation of Black Greek-letter organizations, their role in Black civic engagement and the meaning of Kamala Harris’ vice presidency to them.
Politics Jan 18 Your guide to Inauguration Day Presidential inaugurations are steeped in tradition: a peaceful transfer of power, parades, balls and celebration. This year will be different.
Politics Jan 13 10 House Republicans voted to impeach Trump. Here’s what they said Unlike the first time President Donald Trump was impeached, some Republican members joined the call.
Politics Jan 12 How was a violent mob able to breach the U.S. Capitol? Activists see double standard in police response In the days following the Capitol invasion, officials have made conflicting statements regarding security preparation for the rally and the response to the violence.
Politics Jan 04 WATCH: Your questions about the Georgia Senate runoffs, answered Georgia’s Senate runoffs will determine which party takes control of the U.S. Senate.