Feb 05 Senate approves fast-track of COVID-19 aid, Harris casts tie-breaker By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Senate has approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle through President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without Republican support. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Biden, Harris participate in virtual national prayer service By Associated Press President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will participate in a national prayer service from the White House in honor of their inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Kamala Harris makes first speech as vice president, urges country to 'see beyond the crisis' By Associated Press Host Tom Hanks introduced the 90-minute special airing across several networks on Wednesday night in place of the usual official inaugural balls. Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria are co-hosting. Continue reading
Jan 20 In first speech as vice president, Harris urges the country to 'see beyond the crisis' By Candice Norwood Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the nation from the National Mall late on Inauguration Day, reiterating a message of unity and urging the country to "see beyond crisis to do what is hard, to do what is good." "Even… Continue reading
Jan 20 In Biden's unusual inauguration, many find optimism despite challenges ahead By Daniel Bush In almost every way, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration did not resemble the transfers of power Americans have become accustomed to. Continue reading
Jan 20 Harris won't move into vice president's residence right away By Associated Press Kamala Harris might be vice president, but she doesn't get to enjoy all of the vice presidential perks just yet. Harris won't immediately move into the vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. A Harris aide says… Continue reading
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