Jan 20 Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, inauguration By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy. Continue reading
Jan 20 President Joe Biden's team has started moving into the White House. By Associated Press The building began humming again with activity a few hours after Biden's inauguration Wednesday as staff for the new president started moving into their offices, unpacking belongings and getting the badges that grant them easy access to the property. New… Continue reading
Jan 20 Partisan politics will pose legislative hurdles for Biden By Laura Santhanam With an historic pandemic, economic crises, climate change and more confronting the country, President Joe Biden will need to respond quickly and boldly, said Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report. Unless at least nine or 10 Republican senators agree… Continue reading
Jan 20 In new policy, all visitors to White House grounds will be tested for COVID-19 By Lynsey Jeffery 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… Continue reading
Jan 20 The presidential motorcade is on its way to Arlington National Cemetery By Lynsey Jeffery 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… Continue reading
Jan 20 President reviews readiness of military troops By Jenny Marder Pass in Review, occurring on the Capitol's East Front, is a military tradition in which the incoming president reviews the readiness of military troops, in a demonstration with every branch of the military represented. Continue reading
Jan 20 What do Americans want to see from Biden's COVID-19 response? By Laura Santhanam Biden has pledged to mandate face masks nationwide as one of 17 executive actions on his first day in office. Nearly three-quarters of Americans support such a measure, according to the latest PBS… Continue reading
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