Jan 20 Meet Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks By Dan Cooney, Lynsey Jeffery Those confirmed to their roles by the Senate will shape policy in the Biden administration at a time when the country faces deep political divides on top of a pandemic that has now killed more than 400,000 Americans and left… Continue reading
Jan 20 A look at Biden’s first executive orders in office By Associated Press In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden is signing executive orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration, to fulfill campaign promises. Continue reading
Jan 20 President Biden team begins moving into White House By Associated Press New press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted that she was “in the building and ready to get to work.” Psaki has scheduled the new administration’s first White House press briefing for later Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Biden, Harris inspect troops from Capitol steps By Associated Press Several groupings passed by the steps, with military members saluting the newly minted president and musicians playing traditional patriotic tunes. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla sworn into U.S. Senate, giving Democrats control By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has delivered the oath of office to Democrats Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock and Alex Padilla. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: In first act, Biden signs official proclamations By Associated Press The signings, Biden's first official presidential acts, included the Inauguration Day Proclamation, as well as nominations to Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions in his administration. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Congress presents Biden, Harris with gifts By Associated Press The presentations to the officials and their respective spouses happened Wednesday in lieu of a congressional luncheon that typically follows the inauguration ceremony. Continue reading
Jan 20 Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in U.S. politics By Kathleen Ronayne, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has broken the barrier that has kept men at the top of American power for more than two centuries. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Sen. Klobuchar speaks at Biden Inauguration By Associated Press Klobuchar is the ranking Democrat and incoming chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee. She was the lead Senate Democrat on the congressional planning committee for the inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 20 With passion and fashion, Lady Gaga delivers powerful anthem By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press The Grammy winner wore a large dove pin and an equally large red and billowing sculpted skirt as she sang into a golden microphone and delivered an emotional and powerful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."… Continue reading