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.
‘We did what we came here to do’: Trump bids farewell to White House in video
President Donald Trump wrapped up his term at the White House with a farewell video on his final day in office Tuesday.
President Donald Trump wrapped up his term at the White House with a farewell video on his final day in office Tuesday.
‘Love is more contagious than a virus’: Dolly Parton’s birthday wish is ‘a call for kindness’
On her 75th birthday, Dolly Parton has only one wish: “Let’s get to unearthing love.”
On her 75th birthday, Dolly Parton has only one wish: “Let’s get to unearthing love.”
Full transcript: Read President Donald Trump's farewell address on eve of White House departure
President Donald Trump released a farewell message on the eve of his White House departure. You can read his remarks in full here.
President Donald Trump released a farewell message on the eve of his White House departure. You can read his remarks in full here.
Federal court strikes down Trump rule easing power plant pollution regulations
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
Tiffany Trump announces engagement on her father's final day in White House
President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, is engaged to be married.
President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, is engaged to be married.
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.
Biden leaves Delaware home town for inauguration in ‘deeply personal’ send-off
Wilmington, Delaware, has been Joe Biden’s home for many years, serving as the backdrop for several highs and lows throughout his life. He said when he dies, "Delaware will be written on my heart."
Wilmington, Delaware, has been Joe Biden’s home for many years, serving as the backdrop for several highs and lows throughout his life. He said when he dies, "Delaware will be written on my heart."
Natalia Bryant, eldest daughter of Kobe and Vanessa, celebrates her eighteenth birthday
On Tuesday, Natalia Bryant, the firstborn child of Vanessa and Kobe Bryant, is celebrating her eighteenth birthday.
On Tuesday, Natalia Bryant, the firstborn child of Vanessa and Kobe Bryant, is celebrating her eighteenth birthday.
Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
McConnell to Senate: Mob that attacked Capitol was 'fed lies' and 'provoked' by Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed his finger Tuesday at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed his finger Tuesday at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol.
Biden will be oldest US president to take oath on Inauguration Day 2021
When president-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he’ll become the nation’s oldest president in history. Here’s a look back at other notable ages of former U.S. presidents.
When president-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he’ll become the nation’s oldest president in history. Here’s a look back at other notable ages of former U.S. presidents.
Biden promises on Day One to reinstate rule protecting transgender student use of bathrooms
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
Bay Area businesses honor Oakland's Kamala Harris with ice cream, dishes
At Oakland's Jack London Square, the Home of Chicken and Waffles restaurant is doing a special called "the Kamala," a home-style dinner named for their favorite hometown politician. San Francisco-based Smitten Ice Cream also wanted to honor Harris's work to help other women, with their MVP special that stands for Madam Vice President.
At Oakland's Jack London Square, the Home of Chicken and Waffles restaurant is doing a special called "the Kamala," a home-style dinner named for their favorite hometown politician. San Francisco-based Smitten Ice Cream also wanted to honor Harris's work to help other women, with their MVP special that stands for Madam Vice President.
Family of Black doctor who delivered Kamala Harris reflects on his legacy
As Kamala Harris gets ready to make history as the country’s first female, Black and South Asian vice president, her story is resonating with a Bay Area family whose connection to Harris started in the 1960s.
As Kamala Harris gets ready to make history as the country’s first female, Black and South Asian vice president, her story is resonating with a Bay Area family whose connection to Harris started in the 1960s.
Biden promises 'I will always level with you' in detailing COVID-19 plan
When it comes to America's fight against COVID-19, President-Elect Joe Biden isn't promising the world.
When it comes to America's fight against COVID-19, President-Elect Joe Biden isn't promising the world.
Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for roughly 11 million immigrants on Day One
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration.
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration.
Howard University, University of Delaware marching bands to perform at Biden-Harris inauguration
The Howard University and University of Delaware marching bands will be performing at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Jan. 20, according to both universities.
The Howard University and University of Delaware marching bands will be performing at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Jan. 20, according to both universities.
Biden team says Trump lift of ban on travel from Brazil, UK, Ireland amid COVID-19 surge in US won’t stand
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.