Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Biden leaves Delaware home town for inauguration in ‘deeply personal’ send-off
Wilmington, Delaware, has been Joe Biden’s home for many years, serving as the backdrop for several highs and lows throughout his life. He said when he dies, "Delaware will be written on my heart."
Wilmington, Delaware, has been Joe Biden’s home for many years, serving as the backdrop for several highs and lows throughout his life. He said when he dies, "Delaware will be written on my heart."
Biden making history as the country’s second Catholic president
President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will strike another historic milestone when he’s sworn in as the nation’s second Catholic president on Wednesday.
President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will strike another historic milestone when he’s sworn in as the nation’s second Catholic president on Wednesday.
Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Biden will be oldest US president to take oath on Inauguration Day 2021
When president-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he’ll become the nation’s oldest president in history. Here’s a look back at other notable ages of former U.S. presidents.
When president-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he’ll become the nation’s oldest president in history. Here’s a look back at other notable ages of former U.S. presidents.
Biden promises on Day One to reinstate rule protecting transgender student use of bathrooms
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
Teachers weigh in on Biden's 'American Rescue Plan'
In Biden’s "American Rescue Plan" he says the money will be used to reduce class sizes, hire more janitors and buy PPE among other things.
In Biden’s "American Rescue Plan" he says the money will be used to reduce class sizes, hire more janitors and buy PPE among other things.
Joe Biden’s dog Major, adopted from shelter, gets own 'indoguration' with performance by Josh Groban
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
President-elect Joe Biden’s rescue dog, Major, received his own swearing-in to the White House on Sunday, which included a fundraiser for the shelter from which he was adopted.
Biden will appeal to national unity in inaugural address
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver an appeal to national unity when he is sworn in and plans immediate moves to combat the pandemic and undo some of President Trump’s most controversial policies.
What time is the inauguration? Answers to your questions about Inauguration Day 2021
While lots of details are still to be worked out, due to the pandemic and heightened Capitol security, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
While lots of details are still to be worked out, due to the pandemic and heightened Capitol security, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
Biden's Cabinet picks: Full list
The president-elect has tapped a number of former Obama administration officials.
The president-elect has tapped a number of former Obama administration officials.
'It breaks my heart': States and US Capitol prepare for potentially violent week
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Some capitols are closed, fences are up and extra police are in place at statehouses across the U.S. as authorities brace for potentially violent demonstrations over the coming days.
Inauguration Day 2021: Extra COVID-19 cleaning at White House reportedly costing nearly $500K
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inaugural cleanings at the White House are standard procedure, but this year’s reportedly takes on an elevated importance - and cost - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who is Joe Biden? Answers to your questions about the incoming 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden topped Google’s most-searched list in 2020, with searchers curious about a variety of facts including his age, height, how he makes his money and even info about his two dogs.
Joe Biden topped Google’s most-searched list in 2020, with searchers curious about a variety of facts including his age, height, how he makes his money and even info about his two dogs.
Biden may have to leave his Peloton in Delaware when he moves into the White House: report
Biden starts every day before 8 a.m. at his home gym in Delaware, where he uses his Peloton, a treadmill and weights, the New York Times reported last year.
Biden starts every day before 8 a.m. at his home gym in Delaware, where he uses his Peloton, a treadmill and weights, the New York Times reported last year.
22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman chosen to read at Biden-Harris inauguration
The country's next inaugural poet is an old pro at ceremonial occasions, and she's only 22.
The country's next inaugural poet is an old pro at ceremonial occasions, and she's only 22.
Georgia congresswoman defends decision to seek impeachment against Biden
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene believes the second impeachment of President Donald Trump has more to do with a liberal political agenda than the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene believes the second impeachment of President Donald Trump has more to do with a liberal political agenda than the riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden picks Jaime Harrison to serve as Democratic Party chairman
Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.
Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.
Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez to perform at Joe Biden's inauguration
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will both perform at Joe Biden's inauguration.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will both perform at Joe Biden's inauguration.
President-elect Biden skipping Amtrak trip to DC for inauguration over security fears
The president-elect’s decision reflects growing worries over potential threats in the Capitol and across the U.S. in the lead-up to Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration.
The president-elect’s decision reflects growing worries over potential threats in the Capitol and across the U.S. in the lead-up to Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration.