LA native Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Los Angeles native and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, shined in one of the most talked about moments during Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony as she shared a powerful message.
Los Angeles native and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, shined in one of the most talked about moments during Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony as she shared a powerful message.
Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Senate confirms Biden nominee Avril Haines as director of national intelligence
The Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines Wednesday as the new director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet.
The Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines Wednesday as the new director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet.
'Don’t haste ye back': Scotland's leader says 'cheerio' to Trump, congratulates Biden, Harris
Speaking ahead of President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland, said the country “will be very happy to say ‘cheerio’ to Donald Trump.”
Speaking ahead of President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland, said the country “will be very happy to say ‘cheerio’ to Donald Trump.”
Biden says Trump left 'very generous' letter for him before departing White House
It’s traditional for outgoing presidents to leave a note for their successor.
It’s traditional for outgoing presidents to leave a note for their successor.
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
Full transcript: Read President Joe Biden’s inaugural address
In his first remarks as president, Joe Biden said his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope” and that the country has “learned again that democracy is precious.” You can read his remarks in full here.
In his first remarks as president, Joe Biden said his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope” and that the country has “learned again that democracy is precious.” You can read his remarks in full here.
Inauguration Day 2021: Biden placed hand on same family Bible used during his VP, Senate swearing-in
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
Biden to make 3rd round of stimulus a top priority
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
Wall Street stocks rally to records on Inauguration Day 2021
U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy.
U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy.
LIVE UPDATES: Inauguration Day 2021 in DC
Follow along for real-time updates from D.C. on the 2021 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Follow along for real-time updates from D.C. on the 2021 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden attends service at St. Matthews
President-Elect Joe Biden - who is making history as the nation's second Catholic president - attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in DC ahead of the Inauguration on Wednesday.
President-Elect Joe Biden - who is making history as the nation's second Catholic president - attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in DC ahead of the Inauguration on Wednesday.
Trump transferring the 'nuclear football' to Biden — How it will work on Inauguration Day 2021
Because Trump is breaking from tradition and won't attend the inauguration, the nuclear football will have to be passed between both men through a long-distance handoff.
Because Trump is breaking from tradition and won't attend the inauguration, the nuclear football will have to be passed between both men through a long-distance handoff.
'American leadership still matters': Biden's national security nominees pledge new approach in hearings
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.
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.
Biden picks Pa.'s Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Vice President Mike Pence will not attend Trump's sendoff event, will attend Biden's inauguration
Vice President Mike Pence is among those who will not be attending President Donald Trump’s sendoff event at Joint Base Andrews.
Vice President Mike Pence is among those who will not be attending President Donald Trump’s sendoff event at Joint Base Andrews.
DC’s National Mall lit up with ‘Field of Flags’ ahead of ‘unprecedented’ inauguration
On the cusp of an "unprecedented" inauguration, the D.C.’s National Mall is arrayed with a stunning display.
On the cusp of an "unprecedented" inauguration, the D.C.’s National Mall is arrayed with a stunning display.