‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
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.
'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 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.
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.
Dallas ISD teachers use President Biden's inauguration as a teaching moment for democracy
Dallas ISD encouraged its teachers to show the livestream of the inauguration in their classes so students could witness the historic moment as it happened.
Vice President Kamala Harris fans sport Chucks and pearls on Inauguration Day
Across social media on Wednesday, supporters posted photos of their pearls and sneakers in support of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
President Biden takes actions to combat the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
President Biden has said he intends to take swift action to address the health and economic fallout brought on by the pandemic, and on his first day in office, he did just that.
‘Hamilton’ cast reacts to Broadway musical’s references in inauguration poem
The cast of Broadway’s hit musical “Hamilton” is raising a glass after getting references in Amanda Gorman’s poem recited at President Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.
Kamala Harris' purple coat, Lady Gaga's lavish costume: American designers reign on Inauguration Day 2021
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage and Shirley Chisholm in pearls and purple.
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.
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.
Bernie Sanders’ mittens: Vermont senator’s Inauguration Day outfit lights up social media
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.
Biden, Harris safely sworn in as inauguration concludes with no security issues
Joe Biden was safely sworn in as president in a Washington on edge, two weeks after rioters loyal to former President Donald Trump besieged the Capitol.
Inauguration Day 2021: Biden placed hand on same family Bible used during his VP, Senate swearing-in
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
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.
Celebrities in attendance for inauguration of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
Celebrities are taking part in the historic day in D.C. with Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and more descending on the District for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
'Hero' US Capitol Police officer escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at inauguration
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.
'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.