Jan 15 WATCH: Biden outlines national COVID-19 vaccination plans By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Getting 100 million shots into Americans' arms in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan, President-elect Joe Biden declared Friday. Continue reading
Jan 14 Trump impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could begin at 1 p.m. on Inauguration Day. That would be just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office, which is typically held at a bit after 12 noon. Continue reading
Jan 14 Jill Biden to name director for military families program By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden is taking a step toward fulfilling a promise to revive a support program for military families that she once led with former first lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Biden unveils sweeping coronavirus health and economic recovery plan By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Bill Barrow, Associated Press A coronavirus action plan being unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government. Continue reading
Jan 14 Lady Gaga to sing anthem, J-Lo to perform at inauguration By Associated Press Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 11 FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 11 Rep. Takano 'profoundly disappointed' with Asian and Pacific representation in Biden Cabinet By Ali Rogin “As much as I view myself as a friendly ally of this president, I think he's erred in [that] he has chosen to exclude Asian Americans from his 15 Cabinet secretaries,” Rep. Mark Takano said. Continue reading
Jan 11 Israel announces new settler homes in West Bank, risking Biden's anger By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Israel has advanced plans to build 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that could strain ties with the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden. Continue reading
Jan 11 Biden chooses veteran diplomat Burns as CIA director By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has chosen veteran diplomat William Burns to be his CIA director. Continue reading
Jan 10 Oaths questioned as Trump's backers fight against loss By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of doing the opposite?… Continue reading