Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.
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.
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
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.
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 signs executive orders focused on battling COVID-19
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America's war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising the nation progress to reduce infections.
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America's war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising the nation progress to reduce infections.
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.
President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of transportation, Pete Buttigieg, is headed down a smooth path to quick confirmation.
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.”
President Joe Biden called on Americans to overcome their divisions, declaring in his first address in office that “without unity, there is no peace.”
‘A more perfect union’: Bush, Clinton, Obama echo Biden’s calls for unity on Inauguration Day 2021
Speaking during the televised broadcast “Celebrating America” after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents shared advice for the incoming administration and echoed Biden’s calls for unity among all Americans.
Speaking during the televised broadcast “Celebrating America” after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents shared advice for the incoming administration and echoed Biden’s calls for unity among all Americans.
Mitch McConnell seeks to push Trump's impeachment trial to February
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
The White House press secretary says President Joe Biden has confidence in FBI Director Chris Wray and plans to keep him in the job.
Biden immigration bill changes 'alien' to 'noncitizen' as part of overhaul
Immigration activists and lawmakers have long battled over language related to immigration. Many now refer not to illegal immigrants but "undocumented" immigrants.
Immigration activists and lawmakers have long battled over language related to immigration. Many now refer not to illegal immigrants but "undocumented" immigrants.
Under Biden, world leaders hope for renewed US cooperation
World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed.
World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed.
Our splintered nation witnesses a delicate moment of continuity
After four years of a loud and splashy presidency, there is comfort in the process and procedure that sends a resounding message to the idealistic and the disaffected alike: The United States continues.
After four years of a loud and splashy presidency, there is comfort in the process and procedure that sends a resounding message to the idealistic and the disaffected alike: The United States continues.
Trump's pardon blitz keeps former Google exec out of prison
A long-running Silicon Valley soap opera took a twist on Wednesday after outgoing President Trump pardoned a former Google engineer for stealing self-driving car secrets before joining Uber.
A long-running Silicon Valley soap opera took a twist on Wednesday after outgoing President Trump pardoned a former Google engineer for stealing self-driving car secrets before joining Uber.
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
'I will be watching:' Trump shares parting words in final hours of presidency
45th President Donald Trump spend his last hours as president issuing goodbyes before heading to Florida ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration. Candese Charles reports
45th President Donald Trump spend his last hours as president issuing goodbyes before heading to Florida ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration. Candese Charles reports
California marks Trump's final day in office with nine lawsuits
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the Trump administration nine times on Tuesday, a fitting send-off from a state known for its frequent feuds with the president.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the Trump administration nine times on Tuesday, a fitting send-off from a state known for its frequent feuds with the president.