President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.

Biden's inauguration theme will be 'America United'

The theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will be "America United," an issue that’s long been a central focus for Biden but one that’s taken on added weight in the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol last week.

What Biden’s Cabinet picks say about how he plans to govern

Joe Biden promised that his presidency would mean a return to normalcy. His Cabinet picks help demonstrate how he plans to deliver.

Democratic wins could help Biden’s legislative agenda

President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn.

Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt

President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.

Biden to speed up release of coronavirus vaccines

President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.

Biden to pick Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and looking to promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas. 

Graham calls Biden 'lawfully' elected, says 'enough is enough' following breach of Capitol

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called President-elect Joe Biden "lawfully" elected and urged his Senate colleagues "Enough is enough" regarding election fraud allegations Wednesday.  

Trump promises 'orderly transition' after Congress certifies Biden's 2020 election

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol

Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.

Biden calls on Trump to go on national TV and demand end to 'siege' on Capitol

President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to demand an end to the “siege” underway at the U.S. Capitol building.

Jon Ossoff wins Georgia runoff, giving Democrats control of Senate

Jon Ossoff’s victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.

Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.

Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.

Biden flexes Georgia muscle alongside GOP in Senate races

President-elect Joe Biden is going all-in to help Democrats win two Senate runoffs in Georgia that will determine party control in the critical early years of his administration, a widespread effort that not long ago would have been unthinkable in a Republican-dominated state in the Deep South.

Biden's pick to lead Treasury made $7M+ in speaking fees

Janet Yellen collected millions in speaking fees over the past two years from major financial firms and tech giants, according to disclosure forms filed as part of her nomination.

Inauguration Day: Biden to hold memorial for COVID-19 victims before taking oath

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.