Jan 20 Biden to review Trump’s changes to national monuments By Brady McCombs, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The moves are part of President Joe Biden's expansive plan to tackle climate change and reverse the Trump administration's “harmful policies,” according to fact sheet issued by the administration on Biden's Inauguration Day. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 6:58 Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on how Republicans view Biden’s agenda New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis just began her first term in the House and on Monday was named an assistant Republican whip. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how Republicans are viewing the new president and his agenda. Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 4:50 In Trump’s final hours in office, a flurry of pardons and commutations Former President Donald Trump's final hours in office included one final sweep of pardons and commutations -- involving 144 people in all, many who are notable Trump political allies. Stephanie Sy spoke with Dan Kobil, a Capital University law professor,… Continue watching
Jan 20 WATCH: Biden signs executive orders on climate, virus By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden wore a mask while seated behind the Resolute Desk with a stack of orders early Wednesday evening. He said there was “no time to start like today.”… Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: ‘Celebrating America’ – A PBS NewsHour inauguration special The special programming will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jan 20 Proud Boy organizer arrested in Florida for Capitol attack By Associated Press According to an arrest affidavit, Biggs was part of a crowd on Jan. 6 that overwhelmed Capitol Police officers who were manning a metal barrier on the steps of the Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 20 Biden orders federal agencies to halt rulemaking By Associated Press President Joe Biden has directed that federal agencies halt all rulemaking until his administration has time to review proposed regulations. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Stars perform for Biden inauguration evening special By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Actor Christopher Jackson, the original George Washington in Broadway's "Hamilton," performed at a virtual "ball" for the Creative Coalition, and says he's humbled to participate in an essential rite of American democracy. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump global broadcasting chief quits amid VOA staff revolt By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Michael Pack resigned just minutes after President Joe Biden was inaugurated. Pack is citing the incoming administration's desire for new leadership at the agency that runs the Voice of America and sister networks. Continue reading
Jan 20 Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Normally quiet streets around state capitols have looked more like battlegrounds recently amid protests. But their sense of foreboding has been lightened, just a little, by Wednesday’s inauguration. Continue reading