Jan 21 WATCH: Biden, Harris participate in virtual national prayer service By Associated Press President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in a national prayer service from the White House in honor of their inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 21 U.S. unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000 By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic. Continue reading
Jan 20 Live updates are taking a break By News Desk We’re concluding our Inauguration Day coverage for the night. Check back on our website, and our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds, for coverage of the Biden administration’s first full day in office. Continue reading
Jan 20 Fireworks cap inauguration festivities By News Desk Katy Perry performed “Firework” while fireworks exploded in the nation’s capital, marking the end of Inauguration Day celebrations for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Jan 20 In first speech as vice president, Harris urges the country to ‘see beyond the crisis’ By Candice Norwood Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the nation from the National Mall late on Inauguration Day, reiterating a message of unity and urging the country to “see beyond crisis to do what is hard, to do what is good.” “Even… Continue reading
Jan 20 Biden speaks at Lincoln Memorial: ‘I have never been more optimistic about America’ By Erica R. Hendry President Joe Biden addressed the country on Jan. 20 from the Lincoln Memorial after the sun had set on his Inauguration Day festivities. “America’s story depends on not any one of us, but on all of us,” Biden said. “That’s… Continue reading
Jan 20 In Biden’s unusual inauguration, many find optimism despite challenges ahead By Daniel Bush In almost every way, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration did not resemble the transfers of power Americans have become accustomed to. Continue reading
Jan 20 Protesters gather, damage Democratic headquarters in Oregon By Associated Press Multiple arrests were made in the area, police said. Some demonstrators carried a sign reading, "We don't want Biden, we want revenge!" in response to "police murders" and "imperialist wars."… Continue reading
Jan 20 Harris won’t move into vice president’s residence right away By Associated Press Kamala Harris might be vice president, but she doesn’t get to enjoy all of the vice presidential perks just yet. Harris won’t immediately move into the vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. A Harris aide says… Continue reading
Jan 20 Biden’s first call with foreign leader will be Friday with Canada’s Trudeau By Associated Press Press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden planned to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday — his first call to a foreign leader. President Biden's first foreign leader call will be with… Continue reading