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.
Democrats gain Senate control as new members sworn in, VP Kamala Harris presides
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.
'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.
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.
Ossoff, Warnock set to be sworn in as Georgia's new senators
Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock will be sworn in as Georgia's newest senators by soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris after the inauguration.
Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock will be sworn in as Georgia's newest senators by soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris after the inauguration.
Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff’s Senate wins
Georgia’s secretary of state certified the results of the two U.S. Senate runoff elections Tuesday, paving the way for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to be sworn in and for Democrats to take control of the chamber.
Georgia’s secretary of state certified the results of the two U.S. Senate runoff elections Tuesday, paving the way for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to be sworn in and for Democrats to take control of the chamber.
Georgia economist gives upbeat take on state economy
The paradox of the current recession — decreased economic output but plenty of household income for many thanks to federal aid — leaves Georgia poised for a quick rebound once the coronavirus pandemic eases, Georgia’s state economist said Tuesday.
The paradox of the current recession — decreased economic output but plenty of household income for many thanks to federal aid — leaves Georgia poised for a quick rebound once the coronavirus pandemic eases, Georgia’s state economist said Tuesday.
Georgia lawmaker introduces legislation banning Trump from US Capitol
A Georgia congresswoman has introduced a resolution that would ban President Donald Trump from the U.S. Capitol after his term ends.
A Georgia congresswoman has introduced a resolution that would ban President Donald Trump from the U.S. Capitol after his term ends.
On final day in office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says ‘multiculturalism’ is ‘not who America is’
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced “multiculturalism” and “woke-ism” saying they are “not who America is.”
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced “multiculturalism” and “woke-ism” saying they are “not who America is.”
Parents want school board member removed after she attended deadly pro-Trump rally in US Capitol
Linda Menk told the board she does not apologize for attending the rally and went there to protect our rights.
Linda Menk told the board she does not apologize for attending the rally and went there to protect our rights.
Trump administration sued over Georgia health plan
Georgia’s plan to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act would “tear a hole” in the ACA, “eviscerating” its achievements, a federal lawsuit says.
Georgia’s plan to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act would “tear a hole” in the ACA, “eviscerating” its achievements, a federal lawsuit says.
Georgia state senator says she tests positive for COVID-19
Another Georgia state senator says she has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Another Georgia state senator says she has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Georgia lawmakers begin budget hearings
Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee held their first hearings Tuesday on Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budgets for this fiscal year and next.
Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee held their first hearings Tuesday on Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budgets for this fiscal year and next.
'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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Inauguration Day 2021: Schedule of events to watch on Jan. 20
Here are the ceremonial events taking place Wednesday, an inaugural day which is sure to be different than any other in United States history.
Here are the ceremonial events taking place Wednesday, an inaugural day which is sure to be different than any other in United States history.
US accuses China of genocide against Uighurs, other Muslim ethnic minorities in Xinjiang
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims, ethnic minorities in Xinjiang Province constitute 'genocide.'
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims, ethnic minorities in Xinjiang Province constitute 'genocide.'
Wyoming Republicans censure Rep. Liz Cheney over Trump impeachment vote
The Republican Party in one Wyoming county has voted unanimously to censure Rep. Liz Cheney for voting with nine other House Republicans to impeach President Trump, saying she "violated the trust of her voters."
The Republican Party in one Wyoming county has voted unanimously to censure Rep. Liz Cheney for voting with nine other House Republicans to impeach President Trump, saying she "violated the trust of her voters."
'We Are One': Biden-Harris inaugural event will celebrate Black resiliency in America
The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.