Biden will appeal to national unity in inaugural address
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.
Police, soldiers flood Springfield leading up to Biden's inauguration
Governor JB Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard in response to FBI warnings of possible threats at state capitol buildings across the country.
Governor JB Pritzker activated the Illinois National Guard in response to FBI warnings of possible threats at state capitol buildings across the country.
What time is the inauguration? Answers to your questions about Inauguration Day 2021
While lots of details are still to be worked out, due to the pandemic and heightened Capitol security, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
While lots of details are still to be worked out, due to the pandemic and heightened Capitol security, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war
War-like imagery has begun spreading in Republican circles after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, with some elected officials and party leaders rejecting pleas to tone down rhetoric calling for a second civil war.
War-like imagery has begun spreading in Republican circles after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, with some elected officials and party leaders rejecting pleas to tone down rhetoric calling for a second civil war.
Biden aims to legalize millions of immigrants as a priority
President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.
‘United We Serve’: Biden-Harris team celebrating MLK Day with evening of music, speakers
The MLK National Day of Service will be followed by an hour-long event Monday evening filled with music and inspiring speakers, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
The MLK National Day of Service will be followed by an hour-long event Monday evening filled with music and inspiring speakers, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Inauguration Day 2021: Extra COVID-19 cleaning at White House reportedly costing nearly $500K
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Biden cannot be sworn in fast enough': Governors vexed by pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Biden may have to leave his Peloton in Delaware when he moves into the White House: report
Biden starts every day before 8 a.m. at his home gym in Delaware, where he uses his Peloton, a treadmill and weights, the New York Times reported last year.
Biden starts every day before 8 a.m. at his home gym in Delaware, where he uses his Peloton, a treadmill and weights, the New York Times reported last year.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman chosen to read at Biden-Harris inauguration
The country's next inaugural poet is an old pro at ceremonial occasions, and she's only 22.
The country's next inaugural poet is an old pro at ceremonial occasions, and she's only 22.
Chicago to activate emergency operation center during presidential inauguration
Chicago plans to activate its Emergency Operations Center during the presidential inauguration Wednesday as law enforcement agencies nationwide prepare for potential violence.
Chicago plans to activate its Emergency Operations Center during the presidential inauguration Wednesday as law enforcement agencies nationwide prepare for potential violence.
Cook County Public Defender calls on Biden to halt deportations for a year
Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli is calling on president-elect Joe Biden to defund ICE and halt deportations for a year once he takes office.
Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli is calling on president-elect Joe Biden to defund ICE and halt deportations for a year once he takes office.
How Joe Biden's Catholicism could shape his presidency
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor at The National Catholic Reporter, talks about president-elect Joe Biden's longstanding history with Catholicism.
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor at The National Catholic Reporter, talks about president-elect Joe Biden's longstanding history with Catholicism.
Franklin Graham compares Republicans who voted for 2nd Trump impeachment to Jesus' betrayal
In a Facebook post, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tried to compare Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time to the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
In a Facebook post, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tried to compare Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time to the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Georgia congresswoman defends decision to seek impeachment against Biden
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene believes the second impeachment of President Donald Trump has more to do with a liberal political agenda than the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene believes the second impeachment of President Donald Trump has more to do with a liberal political agenda than the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump's 2nd impeachment trial could begin on Biden's Inauguration Day
The timing is not set and depends heavily on when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decides to transmit the article of impeachment to the Senate.
The timing is not set and depends heavily on when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi decides to transmit the article of impeachment to the Senate.