Jan 15 Watch 8:54 Threat of violence in state capitals leaves the nation on edge By Nick Schifrin The unprecedented show of military force to defend the peaceful transfer of power is not just taking place in Washington, D.C. The FBI says there are threats to all 50 states, where there could be armed protests. In Pennsylvania, some… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 6:22 Biden promises major changes for vaccine distribution amid skyrocketing deaths By William Brangham One key piece of President-elect Biden's plan to fight COVID is to make major changes to how vaccines are distributed around the country. The plan comes amid a report that the vaccine reserves the Trump administration has promised to ship… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 3:24 Remembering 5 people who lost their lives to the pandemic As the nation nears 400,000 deaths from the coronavirus, we honor five people who lost their lives due to COVID-19. Continue watching
Jan 15 States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies By David Lieb, Associated Press Though details remain murky, demonstrations are expected at state capitols beginning Sunday and leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 15 Biden team says recent Trump foreign policy moves 'feel like sabotage' By Nick Schifrin Up until now, Biden transition officials had shied away from publicly criticizing recent policy changes, but in an exclusive conversation with the PBS NewsHour, a transition official detailed a number of issues with the outgoing administration’s approach, singling out Secretary… Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Pence remembers Chuck Yeager at memorial service By John Raby, Associated Press Yeager died last month at age 97. The West Virginia native in 1947 became the first person to fly faster than sound. Continue reading
Jan 15 Transgender athletes look hopefully to White House transition By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press During his campaign, Biden committed to restoring transgender students' access to sports, bathrooms and locker rooms in accordance with their gender identity. Continue reading
Jan 15 Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops By Associated Press At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation. Continue reading
Jan 15 National Mall closes in D.C. ahead of Biden's inauguration By Associated Press The closure started Friday morning. It will remain in force at least through Thursday, the day after Biden’s inauguration, the National Park Service said in a statement. Continue reading
Jan 15 Officials say no 'direct evidence' of plot to assassinate during Capitol attack By Alanna Durkin Richer, Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Prosecutors who initially said there was “strong evidence” the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials” have backed away from that allegation. Continue reading