Politics Jan 20 Sen. Cory Booker: Biden ‘appealed to the better angels of our nature’ Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J, told Judy Woodruff that President Biden’s inaugural address felt like the first step toward healing after the Capitol riot. Booker said colleagues he spoke to from both parties “felt such a deep sense of hurt from…
Politics Jan 20 In new policy, all visitors to White House grounds will be tested for COVID-19 Yamiche Alcindor, who reports the new policy, had her first test at the White House today, and she reports that crews there are on their hands and knees scrubbing the floors and walls to prepare for the new administration. The…
Politics Jan 20 The presidential motorcade is on its way to Arlington National Cemetery In one of his first official acts as president, Joe Biden will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The solemn tradition, meant to honor all U.S. service members who have died in…
Politics Jan 20 Jayapal: Harris is ready to lead on key Democratic issues Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., told Judy Wooodruff that she believes Vice President Harris brings the necessary experience to push through key Democratic legislation, including immigration and racial justice reform. “Kamala Harris understands both the opportunity that Joe Biden spoke about…
Politics Jan 20 Rep. Clyburn says Biden administration will make strides on the pandemic House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., who was crucial to the nomination of Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic primaries, tells the PBS NewsHour that Biden’s modeling of behaviors like wearing a mask and keeping social distance will go…
Politics Jan 20 The Capitol is an especially important symbol of our democracy’s resilience today, Jonathan Capehart says Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post told the PBS NewsHour that Lady Gaga’s performance left him emotional, specifically the singer’s gesture to the flag atop the dome of the Capitol building in light of the Jan 6. insurrection. “In…
Politics Jan 20 Pence delivers formal farewell in Trump’s absence Former Vice President Pence offered the outgoing administration’s formal goodbye to Vice President Harris on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. The tradition would normally happen between the outgoing and incoming presidents, but Trump did not attend.
Politics Jan 20 Bush speechwriter: Biden’s speech ‘a return to moral normality’ Speechwriter and columnist Michael Gerson, who wrote President George W. Bush’s second inaugural address, told the PBS NewsHour that Biden’s speech set a new tone for political discourse after years of divisive language from Donald Trump. “That was the most…
Politics Jan 20 Longtime Biden confident Rev. Beaman closed ceremony with a benediction Rev. Dr. Sylvester Beaman who preaches at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has seen the new president through struggles, including the death of his son Beau Biden in 2015. Beaman was also one of the 15 Black leaders Biden met…
Politics Jan 20 ‘We’re gonna need each other:’ Biden asks Americans to come together to fight COVID-19 In a familiar message of unity, President Biden urged Americans to respond to the coronavirus as a unified nation. “My fellow Americans, in the work ahead of us, we’re gonna need each other. We need all our strength to persevere…