Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol

Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.

Biden calls on Trump to go on national TV and demand end to 'siege' on Capitol

President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to demand an end to the “siege” underway at the U.S. Capitol building.

Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.

Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.

Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all

Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.

President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.

Biden calls COVID-19 bill ‘far from perfect,’ pledges more aid in 2021

President-elect Joe Biden has expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as the nation deals with a COVID-19 surge.

President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.

‘Democracy prevailed’: Biden addresses nation after Electoral College votes secure his win

“Our democracy — pushed, tested, threatened — proved to be resilient, true and strong,” President-elect Joe Biden said. “More Americans voted this year than have ever voted in the history of the United States of America.”

Biden campaign raised $1B+ in record-breaking fundraising haul

The previous fundraising record was set by then-Sen. Barack Obama in his successful 2008 campaign for the White House.

As leaders fete Paris climate pact, Biden pledges to rejoin

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency.

Hunter Biden tax probe focused on Chinese business dealings

The Justice Department’s investigation scrutinizing Hunter Biden’s taxes has been examining some of his Chinese business dealings, among other financial transactions, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

President-elect Joe Biden officially secures Electoral College majority

California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.