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
Jan 20 Senate confirms Avril Haines as Biden's director of national intelligence By Associated Press In a first vote, the Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines. The Senate is now split 50-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential tie-breaking vote. Continue reading
Jan 20 Eleanor Holmes Norton says focus should be on Biden's first 100 days, not Trump impeachment trial By Candice Norwood "[Biden has] got to focus on the virus. He's got to then look at the economy. That's written for him," she told NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff. Continue reading
Jan 20 Psaki delivers first news briefing of Biden era By Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jan 20 Senate confirms Avril Haines as director of national intelligence By Associated Press The 84-10 vote by the Senate on Wednesday came after senators agreed to fast-track her nomination. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 7:17 Biden signs executive actions aimed at undoing Trump's legacy By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins President Biden began his time in office by signing 17 executive actions, with plans to undo many of former President Trump's signature policies, like rejoining the Paris climate accord and beginning a national mask mandate on federal property. Biden's actions… Continue watching