Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff will stay in Blair House while VP residence undergoes repairs
Until the repairs are complete on the Naval Observatory, the second couple will live at Blair House near the White House, the home that serves as accommodations for the president's guests.
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.
‘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.
States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
'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.
‘You will be in my heart forever’: First lady Melania Trump says farewell to the nation in Twitter video
First lady Melania Trump reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, her “Be Best” initiative and also the “unforgettable” stories she’s heard from people across the country in a farewell video posted to Twitter Monday.
'Good luck and Godspeed': Read letters that outgoing US presidents wrote to their successors
Since President Ronald Reagan’s letter to President George H.W. Bush, every hand-off of power has included a gracious note left in the Oval Office — regardless of political party.
Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility in courts
Some legal experts think the overt political involvement by the GOP AGs could have a lasting effect on how judges view actions from their offices.
Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory
The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.
Congress certifies Joe Biden's Electoral College Victory
Congress has formally validated Joe Biden's presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a nightmare of unprecedented political terror.
Lawmakers vow to investigate police after pro-Trump mob breaches Capitol
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol.
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.
‘Un-American’: Republican, Democrat lawmakers condemn Trump supporters who breached Capitol
Reaction from lawmakers poured in after the U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday due to protesters supporting President Donald Trump breaching barricades and initiating violent clashes with Capitol police.
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video calling violent supporters 'very special'
Facebook and Twitter removed a Trump video posted after supporters stormed the US Capitol, with Twitter saying the president's account will be suspended for 12 hours.
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final votes were counted Wednesday.
Ossoff to win Georgia U.S. Senate runoff against Perdue, AP projects
Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff will win his U.S. Senate runoff against Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue, The Associated Press projects.
In letter to Congress, Pence says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes
In a letter to Congress, Vice President Mike Pence said he does not believe he has the "unilateral authority" to decide which electoral votes should be counted.
Trump renews pressure on Pence, says if VP 'comes through' and decertifies, he will 'win the presidency'
President Trump early Wednesday put the pressure on Vice President Pence, saying that if he "comes through for us" and decertifies the Electoral College, he will "win the presidency."
Pelosi says Schiff, 3 others to lead Dems in Electoral College certification challenges
Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues