Jan 21 WATCH: House votes on waiver for Biden defense secretary nominee Lloyd Austin By Robert Burns, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Thursday's 326-78 vote would grant a waiver that would exempt Austin from the seven-year rule. All signs point to quick action in the Senate after that, putting Austin on track to be confirmed as secretary by week's end. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Biden signs COVID-19 executive orders, lays out pandemic plan By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that the nation's COVID-19 response is under new management and he's demanding progress to reduce infections. Continue reading
Jan 21 World leaders hope for renewed cooperation with U.S. under Biden By Lorne Cook, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems that require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Biden, Harris participate in virtual national prayer service By Associated Press President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in a national prayer service from the White House in honor of their inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Kamala Harris makes first speech as vice president, urges country to ‘see beyond the crisis’ By Associated Press Host Tom Hanks introduced the 90-minute special airing across several networks on Wednesday night in place of the usual official inaugural balls. Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria are co-hosting. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Biden speaks at the Lincoln Memorial on inauguration night By Associated Press Host Tom Hanks introduced the 90-minute special airing across several networks on Wednesday night in place of the usual official inaugural balls. Continue reading
Jan 20 In Biden’s unusual inauguration, many find optimism despite challenges ahead By Daniel Bush In almost every way, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration did not resemble the transfers of power Americans have become accustomed to. Continue reading
Jan 20 Protesters gather, damage Democratic headquarters in Oregon By Associated Press Multiple arrests were made in the area, police said. Some demonstrators carried a sign reading, "We don't want Biden, we want revenge!" in response to "police murders" and "imperialist wars."… Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: New White House press secretary holds first briefing of Biden presidency By Associated Press At her first White House briefing, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Biden’s desire to have his Cabinet confirmed and in place is “front and center for the president” and he will be “quite involved” in negotiations over the COVID relief… Continue reading
Jan 20 Senate confirms Avril Haines as Biden’s director of national intelligence By Associated Press In a first vote, the Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines. The Senate is now split 50-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential tie-breaking vote. Continue reading