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.

'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.”

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.

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.

Vice President Kamala Harris bids farewell to predecessor Mike Pence in ‘honorary departure’

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff gave the official sendoff to former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, on the Capitol steps following the swear-in ceremony.

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.

National Archives launches Trump Presidential Library website

The National Archives and Records Administration officially launched the Trump Presidential Library (https://www.trumplibrary.gov/) website on Jan. 20, which contains records from President Donald Trump’s administration.

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.

Actor Danny Masterson pleads not guilty to raping three women

Actor Danny Masterson pleaded not guilty to charges that he raped three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.

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.

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.

'Welcome home': Trump supporters line street near Mar-a-Lago

The President left the nation's capital on Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

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.

Florida lawmaker wants to rename state highway after Trump

A Florida lawmaker says he will sponsor an amendment to rename a state highway after President Donald Trump.

'It's been a great honor': Trump departs White House in final hours of presidency

In the waning hours of his presidency, Donald Trump left the nation’s capital Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.