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 Biden's COVID-19 aid plan could revamp economy, prompt GOP resistance By Josh Boak, Associated Press The $1.9 trillion rescue plan unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden offers the chance to sculpt the U.S. economy toward the Democrats’ liking: a $15 minimum wage, aid to poor families and federal dollars going to public schools. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: American Reckoning – A PBS NewsHour Special Report By Justin Stabley PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff was joined by senior national correspondent Amna Nawaz and national correspondent William Brangham to talk about what steps the nation might take to heal from the recent attack on American democracy. 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 Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations, assistance with transition By Jill Colvin, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press It's the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations. President Donald Trump has not reached out to President-elect Joe Biden. 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 LISTEN: DOJ discusses criminal charges against Capitol attackers By Associated Press Court documents filed late Thursday by federal prosecutors claimed that there is "strong evidence" that the people who broke into the Capitol intended to "capture and assassinate elected officials.” Listen to the Justice Department briefing live here. 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
Jan 15 Should Trump be allowed back on social media after he leaves office? Half of Americans say yes By Laura Santhanam The U.S. legal system has not caught up with social media to clarify how technology can be used to incite violence as Americans remain split over what consequences Trump should face after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser discusses Biden inauguration security preparation By Ashraf Khalil, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The number of National Guard troops coming to Washington to assist with security has so far grown to about 21,000, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson said at a briefing Thursday. Watch Mayor Bowser's news conference live here. Continue reading