Chicago Heights man accused of making threats ahead of inauguration held without bond
The Chicago Heights man accused of making threats ahead of the inauguration is being held without bond.
The Chicago Heights man accused of making threats ahead of the inauguration is being held without bond.
Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
PHOTOS: Inauguration Day 2021
Inauguration Day 2021 photos of D.C. preparations, security and the ceremonies held to commemorate the 46th president of the United States.
Inauguration Day 2021 photos of D.C. preparations, security and the ceremonies held to commemorate the 46th president of the United States.
Oval Office decor gets makeover for new Biden administration
The Biden administration has removed the military flags that had been on display in the Oval Office during Donald Trump's term. Most presidents have only displayed two flags behind the Resolute Desk: the American flag and the presidential seal.
The Biden administration has removed the military flags that had been on display in the Oval Office during Donald Trump's term. Most presidents have only displayed two flags behind the Resolute Desk: the American flag and the presidential seal.
What to make of President Biden's message from his inaugural speech
Dr. Ferald Bryan from Northern Illinois University gives his take on President Joe Biden's inaugural speech and how it stacks up to those from the past.
Dr. Ferald Bryan from Northern Illinois University gives his take on President Joe Biden's inaugural speech and how it stacks up to those from the past.
Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education', disbands 1776 Commission
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: 'Even as we grieved, we grew.'
In one of the inauguration’s most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew.”
In one of the inauguration’s most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world “even as we grieved, we grew.”
Americans react: President Joe Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity, signs executive orders
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation’s historic confluence of crises.
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation’s historic confluence of crises.
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.
Jen Psaki, Biden’s new White House press secretary, vows ‘truth and transparency’ in 1st briefing
In a move toward transparency, Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden’s new White House press secretary, held the administration’s first press briefing Wednesday evening after Biden’s inauguration.
In a move toward transparency, Jen Psaki, President Joe Biden’s new White House press secretary, held the administration’s first press briefing Wednesday evening after Biden’s inauguration.
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.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
The President left the nation's capital on Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Joe Biden delivers inaugural address after taking the oath of office
Watch President Joe Biden?s inauguration speech that he delivered after he was sworn-in on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021
Watch President Joe Biden?s inauguration speech that he delivered after he was sworn-in on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021
Joe Biden looks to set tone of unity during inaugural address
Professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College talks about what to expect from Joe Biden as he is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
Professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College talks about what to expect from Joe Biden as he is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.



















