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
Jan 19 Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Trump says in the video released Tuesday that, "This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous."… Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Blinken sees Congress as ‘partner’ on foreign policy By Associated Press In prepared remarks, Blinken said he is ready to confront challenges posed by China, Iran, North Korea and Russia and is committed to rebuilding the State Department after four years of atrophy. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Janet Yellen’s full opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing By Associated Press Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen is calling on Congress to do more to fight a deep pandemic-induced recession, saying the threats of a longer and even worse downturn are too great to cut back on support now. Continue reading
Jan 19 WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas’ full opening statement in Senate confirmation hearing By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security addressed the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol at the start of his Senate confirmation hearing. Continue reading