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 Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, inauguration By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy. Continue reading
Jan 20 President Joe Biden’s team has started moving into the White House. By Associated Press The building began humming again with activity a few hours after Biden’s inauguration Wednesday as staff for the new president started moving into their offices, unpacking belongings and getting the badges that grant them easy access to the property. New… 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 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 What do Americans want to see from Biden’s COVID-19 response? By Laura Santhanam Biden has pledged to mandate face masks nationwide as one of 17 executive actions on his first day in office. Nearly three-quarters of Americans support such a measure, according to the latest PBS… Continue reading
Jan 20 Biden signs first official documents as president By Laura Santhanam Immediately after his inauguration, President Joe Biden signed three documents containing an Inauguration Day proclamation along with his nominations to Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions, according to reporters present for the event. For each signature, he used a different pen and… 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
Jan 20 Read Joe Biden’s first speech as president By Associated Press In his first remarks as president, Biden said Wednesday that his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope.”… Continue reading