Jan 20 Watch 5:44 Biden sworn in as the 46th president, beginning a new chapter in the post-Trump era By John Yang This day has seen the inauguration of Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. as the 46th president of the United States. He was sworn in Wednesday to lead the nation into the post-Trump era, facing deep political divisions and the worst public… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 7:17 Biden signs executive actions aimed at undoing Trump’s legacy By Yamiche Alcindor, Lisa Desjardins President Biden began his time in office by signing 17 executive actions, with plans to undo many of former President Trump's signature policies, like rejoining the Paris climate accord and beginning a national mask mandate on federal property. Biden's actions… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 6:37 Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on breaking the glass ceiling An important glass ceiling was broken Wednesday when Kamala Harris became the country's first female vice president. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton is a longtime civil rights activist and she also represents the District of Columbia in Congress. She joins Judy… Continue watching
Jan 20 Meet Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks By Dan Cooney, Lynsey Jeffery Those confirmed to their roles by the Senate will shape policy in the Biden administration at a time when the country faces deep political divides on top of a pandemic that has now killed more than 400,000 Americans and left… Continue reading
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 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: 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 Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in U.S. politics By Kathleen Ronayne, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has broken the barrier that has kept men at the top of American power for more than two centuries. 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 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