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.
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.
Gov. Murphy: NJ needs more vaccine doses now
New Jersey has administered about 388,000 doses (to about 3.9% of its population) of the vaccine.
New Jersey has administered about 388,000 doses (to about 3.9% of its population) of the vaccine.
Texas' Abbott rips vetting of National Guard: 'This is the most offensive thing I've ever heard'
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local pastor and Biden friend to lead inauguration benediction
The benediction is how Pastor Silvester Beaman typically sends the congregation back into the world after Sunday service. Wednesday, he’ll do it for the country, one last blessing to wrap up the inauguration in a wild political climate.
The benediction is how Pastor Silvester Beaman typically sends the congregation back into the world after Sunday service. Wednesday, he’ll do it for the country, one last blessing to wrap up the inauguration in a wild political climate.
Inauguration Day 2021 will be like no other: What exactly is different?
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is sure to be among the most unique in American history.
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is sure to be among the most unique in American history.
Moving trucks spotted at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
President Trump previously said that he would not be attending Biden’s inauguration. He is expected to go to Florida and live at Mar-a-Lago resort.
President Trump previously said that he would not be attending Biden’s inauguration. He is expected to go to Florida and live at Mar-a-Lago resort.
Auction to push button imploding former Trump casino in Atlantic City called off
A fundraising auction that would have granted someone the opportunity to press the button that will bring down one of President Donald Trump's former Atlantic City casinos has been scrapped.
A fundraising auction that would have granted someone the opportunity to press the button that will bring down one of President Donald Trump's former Atlantic City casinos has been scrapped.
‘You will be in my heart forever’: First lady Melania Trump says farewell to the nation in Twitter video
First lady Melania Trump reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, her “Be Best” initiative and also the “unforgettable” stories she’s heard from people across the country in a farewell video posted to Twitter Monday.
First lady Melania Trump reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, her “Be Best” initiative and also the “unforgettable” stories she’s heard from people across the country in a farewell video posted to Twitter Monday.