Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, William Burns had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and Democratic presidents.

Biden's inauguration theme will be 'America United'

The theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will be "America United," an issue that’s long been a central focus for Biden but one that’s taken on added weight in the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol last week.

House to proceed on second Trump impeachment according to Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol.

Speaker Pelosi: House 'will proceed' to impeachment of Trump 

Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues. She said the House will act with solemnity but also urgency with just days remaining before Trump is to leave office on Jan. 20.

Trump to visit U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to laud border wall

President Donald Trump is expected to travel to the U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday to highlight his administration's work on the border wall.

Democratic wins could help Biden’s legislative agenda

President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn.

Trump rails against Twitter from @POTUS handle after platform permanently suspends his account

After having his personal Twitter account permanently suspended Friday, President Donald Trump tweeted from the official government @POTUS account four times, ranting against the social media company before the tweets were removed by Twitter.

Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt

President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.

Former President Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn issue statement after violence in D.C.

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn issued a statement late Wednesday evening after a mob broke into the Capitol building earlier in the day, interrupting the certification of the Electoral votes by Congress.

Trump tweets video message condemning violent mob of his supporters day after they stormed US Capitol

President Donald Trump issued a video statement one day after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an apparent attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden.

Texas Democrats call for Ted Cruz’s resignation for Electoral College challenge, inspiring rioters

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.