LA native Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Los Angeles native and national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, shined in one of the most talked about moments during Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony as she shared a powerful message.
2 Texans among those whose sentences were commuted by Trump
After being denied for years, two Texas men are now free after their sentences were commuted by outgoing President Donald Trump.
Dallas County rescinds plan to prioritize certain zip codes after state threatens vaccine supply
In a letter to the county's health director, the state says Dallas County's plan to prioritize residents of certain zip codes would've broken the rules laid out as a state vaccine hub.
President Biden tackles evictions, foreclosures with first executive actions
Among the first executive actions taken by President Joe Biden was an extension on relief for renters and homeowners.
‘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.
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.
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.
Dallas County launches outreach programs for COVID-19 vaccine registration
Dallas County has started outreach programs to get people in underserved communities registered for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Biden, Harris safely sworn in as inauguration concludes with no security issues
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday.
President Biden takes actions to combat the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
Biden has said that 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.
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.
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.
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.
Garth Brooks sings 'Amazing Grace' on Inauguration Day
Garth Brooks sings 'Amazing Grace' during the inauguration of President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
Inauguration Day 2021: Lady Gaga, J. Lo, Garth Brooks headline Biden-Harris ceremony
A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington — virtually or in person — to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden delivers inauguration speech
Watch President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech that he delivered after he was sworn-in on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
Lady Gaga sings national anthem on Inauguration Day
Lady Gaga sang the national anthem in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 20 prior to the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
Philip Rivers announces retirement after historic 17-year NFL career
After 17 seasons in the NFL, Philip Rivers announced his retirement, it was reported Wednesday.