Jan 20 Biden, Harris arrive at Capitol for inauguration By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has arrived at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his inauguration as the United States' 46th president. Biden and his wife, Jill, arrived at the complex on Wednesday morning, about 90 minutes before his noon swearing-in ceremony. They… Continue reading
Jan 20 On Day One, Biden to undo Trump policies on climate, virus By Zeke Miller, Associated Press In his first hours as president, Joe Biden will aim to strike at the heart of President Donald Trump’s policy legacy. Continue reading
Jan 20 Acting attorney general resigns as Biden enters By Associated Press Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen will resign when President-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office. The Justice Department says Rosen's resignation goes into effect at noon Wednesday. Rosen has run the department since former Attorney General William Barr resigned… Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump keeps inauguration tradition of leaving note for Biden By Associated Press The White House says President Trump left behind a note for his successor, Democrat Joe Biden. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Biden attends Inauguration Day church service with family, Pelosi, McConnell By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden is attending church ahead of his inauguration, a traditional step taken ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. Continue reading
Jan 20 Trump left a note for Biden before departing to Florida By News Desk While President Donald Trump is bypassing the tradition of attending his successor's inauguration, the White House confirmed to NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor that he did leave a note for President-elect Joe Biden, who will be sworn in later today at… Continue reading
Jan 19 Harris' inauguration puts spotlight on the political influence of Black sororities By Candice Norwood Historical and political experts discuss the creation of Black Greek-letter organizations, their role in Black civic engagement and the meaning of Kamala Harris’ vice presidency to them. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 8:41 Unprecedented security in the nation's capital on the eve of the inauguration Ensuring the security of an inauguration like no other continues on an unprecedented scale. Tens of thousands of National Guard and security personnel turned downtown Washington, D.C. into a fortress less than two weeks after a mob of insurrectionists attacked… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 13:03 Marathon confirmation hearings begin for Biden's nominees There were major confirmation hearings on Tuesday in the Senate for President-elect Biden's nominees for three top national security posts as well as Treasury secretary. The hearings come a day before Biden's inauguration and at a time when his new… Continue watching
Jan 19 WATCH: Gen. Lloyd Austin's full opening statement in Senate confirmation hearing By Associated Press Addressing the Senate Armed Services Committee, Austin, who served 41 years in the Army, vowed to surround himself with qualified civilians and include them in policy decisions. Continue reading