2nd impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump to begin week of Feb. 8, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot
The Democrats called for the committee to conduct an investigation into Sen. Ted Cruz and consider “disciplinary action,” which could include the rare move of expulsion from the Senate.
Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
Biden's transportation secretary nominee Buttigieg says DOT can help 'build our economy back'
President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of transportation, Pete Buttigieg, is headed down a smooth path to quick confirmation.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn discusses COVID relief bill, new administration, and Trump impeachment trial
FOX 4 spoke with Texas Senator John Cornyn about the goals Biden hopes to accomplish, along with his thoughts on the new administration and Democrats taking control of Congress.
Senate OKs waiver allowing Biden's secretary of defense pick, Gen. Lloyd Austin, to serve in role
The Democratic-controlled Congress easily passed legislation Thursday required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.
Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Biden and Harris appeal for hope, ask Americans to 'see beyond crises' on Inauguration Day 2021
President Joe Biden called on Americans to overcome their divisions, declaring in his first address in office that “without unity, there is no peace.”
With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House
With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.
Jaime Harrison formally elected as DNC party chairman
The Democratic National Committee has formally elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chair, signifying an early alignment between President Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country.
Georgia congresswoman files Articles of Impeachment against Biden
Newly-elected Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she made good on her promise to file Articles of Impeachment against President Joe Biden on his second day of office.
Gov. Abbott criticizes Dallas County DA for not prosecuting certain low-level crimes
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about two public safety proposals he'd liked to see passed this legislative session.
President Biden proposes 5-year extension of Russian nuclear arms treaty
The Biden administration is proposing to Russia a five-year extension of the New START treaty limiting the number of U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear weapons, U.S. officials said Thursday.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Biden to keep FBI Director Christopher Wray
The White House press secretary says President Joe Biden has confidence in FBI Director Chris Wray and plans to keep him in the job.
President Biden makes first tweet from @POTUS: Here's what it said
Shortly after speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C., President Biden made his first tweet from the @POTUS account.
‘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.