Jan 18 In open letter to Dr. King, Stevie Wonder calls for equality By Associated Press Wonder met King when he was a teenager and later wrote the tribute song "Happy Birthday," which urged that the government formally establish a Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Antony Blinken, secretary of state nominee, testifies at confirmation hearing By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be the country’s top diplomat is pledging to restore America’s standing in the world while building on some Trump administration foreign policies. Continue reading
Jan 18 Garth Brooks joins lineup of entertainers at Biden inauguration By Associated Press The country music superstar praised the Bidens for being “hellbent on making things good” and said he welcomed the chance to help the country heal. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden's Homeland Security pick, testifies in confirmation hearing By Associated Press Putting his national security team in place quickly is a high priority for Biden, not only because of his hopes for modifying Trump administration policy but also because of diplomatic problems around the world. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 8:21 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on President Trump's legacy NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's legacy, President-elect Biden's first days in office, and how Biden will be received by Republicans. Continue watching
Jan 18 Your guide to Inauguration Day By Candice Norwood Presidential inaugurations are steeped in tradition: a peaceful transfer of power, parades, balls and celebration. This year will be different. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Avril Haines' Senate confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, promised Tuesday to “speak truth to power" and keep politics out of intelligence agencies to ensure their work is trusted. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Treasury nominee Janet Yellen testifies at confirmation hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press “More must be done,” Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee during her confirmation hearing. “Without further action, we risk a longer, more painful recession now — and long-term scarring of the economy later.”… Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: 'Field of Flags' lighting ceremony honors U.S. states and territories ahead of Biden's inauguration By Associated Press After President-elect Joe Biden asked Americans to stay home for his inauguration, the "Field of Flags" is meant to represent the American people who are unable to travel to the Capitol to celebrate his swearing-in. Continue reading
Jan 18 What Biden can and can't get from an evenly split Senate By Associated Press The unexpected new balance of power giving Democrats only the barest control of Congress has big consequences for the president-elect. Continue reading