Jan 20 Biden signs first official documents as president By Laura Santhanam Immediately after his inauguration, President Joe Biden signed three documents containing an Inauguration Day proclamation along with his nominations to Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions, according to reporters present for the event. For each signature, he used a different pen and… Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: President Joe Biden's virtual Inauguration Day parade By News Desk As Inauguration Day continues under the circumstances of a global pandemic, a virtual "Parade Across America" will celebrate American diversity. Continue reading
Jan 20 Jayapal: Harris is ready to lead on key Democratic issues By Lynsey Jeffery 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… Continue reading
Jan 20 Rep. Clyburn says Biden administration will make strides on the pandemic By Lynsey Jeffery 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… Continue reading
Jan 20 No visible protesters near U.S. Capitol amid enhanced security By Candice Norwood Despite concern from law enforcement leading up to Inauguration Day, there were no visible protesters around the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, PBS NewsHour's foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin told Judy Woodruff. "We've been running into no protesters. We've… Continue reading
Jan 20 What's next on the schedule for Biden and Harris? By Jenny Marder At about 1:30 p.m. ET at the Capitol's East Front, Biden will perform the "Pass in Review," a military tradition in which the incoming president reviews the readiness of military troops. After that, Biden and Harris will join former presidents… Continue reading
Jan 20 California winds easing after sparking fires, power outages By Associated Press A windstorm that fanned brushfires, toppled trees and left thousands of Californians without power is finally easing out of the south and some rain may be on the way. Gusts of up to 50 mph hit the region Tuesday night… Continue reading
Jan 20 Calm at state capitols By Associated Press Calm prevailed outside heavily fortified state capitol buildings across the U.S. as Joe Biden was sworn in as president. The FBI had warned of the possibility for armed demonstrations leading up to the inauguration after President Donald Trump repeatedly and… Continue reading
Jan 20 As virus surges, states report shortages of vaccine By Michael Hill, Associated Press The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine. Continue reading
Jan 20 The Capitol is an especially important symbol of our democracy's resilience today, Jonathan Capehart says By Lynsey Jeffery 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… Continue reading