Politics Jan 20 Biden, Harris share first tweets from official White House accounts Joe Biden and Kamala Harris shared their first tweets on the official Twitter accounts for the president (@POTUS) and vice president (@VP) of the United States. While Donald Trump was a prolific tweeter, he typically posted from his…
Politics Jan 20 Watch President Joe Biden's full inaugural address In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden called for unity, truth, defense of democracy and pledged to fight as hard for the people who supported him as he did for those who voted against him. "This is our historic…
Politics Jan 20 Netanyahu congratulates Biden, Harris Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video today congratulating President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their "historic inauguration." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Congratulations President Joe Biden and Vice President…
Politics Jan 20 Biden takes oath of office Joe Biden became the president of the United States moments ago after taking the oath of office at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The oath was administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Kamala Harris took her…
Politics Jan 20 Trump left a note for Biden before departing to Florida While President Donald Trump is bypassing the tradition of attending his successor's inauguration, the White House confirmed to NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor that he did leave a note for President-elect Joe Biden, who will be sworn in later today at…
Politics Jan 20 Donald Trump has departed the White House Just after 8:15 am, Trump and outgoing first lady Melania Trump exited the White House, walked across a red carpet and onto the South Lawn, boarding the Marine One helicopter. They are now en route to a departure ceremony at…
Politics Jan 19 What's the schedule for Inauguration Day? Joe Biden will become the nation's 46th president at noon on Wednesday, when he is sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. on the Capitol's West Front. This will take place shortly after Kamala Harris is sworn in…
Politics Jan 19 Several longstanding traditions will be missing from inauguration Traditionally, the outgoing president sits behind the new president, symbolizing a peaceful transfer of power, but Donald Trump will not be at Wednesday's event. Nor will Trump invite the Bidens to the White House, forgoing a longstanding tradition in which…
Politics Jan 19 The Constitution mandates when one presidency ends and the next begins The date and time of today's inauguration are set by 20th amendment to the Constitution, which states that "the terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January."…
Politics Jan 19 Live: Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala D. Harris will be sworn in as the 46th president and the 49th vice president on Wednesday. Follow us here for live inauguration updates throughout the day.