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.
Lady Gaga to sing national anthem, J-Lo to perform at Biden-Harris inauguration
According to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem. Jennifer Lopez will also perform later in the ceremony.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
Biden tweets about impeachment vote, reminds Senate of 'other urgent business'
Biden reportedly told House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week he would "focus on doing his job and leave it to her to handle impeachment"
Tom Hanks to host Biden inauguration special with Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi
The "Celebrating America" TV special will include performances by Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Jon Bon Jovi. It will stream live on NewsNOW from FOX.
Trump calls on Americans, Big Tech to help ensure peaceful transition: 'NO violence'
Trump's statement comes as House debates impeachment, days before Biden inauguration.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
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.
DC mayor 'extremely concerned' about securing Biden inauguration amid 'continued threat'
'The next few weeks are critical in our democratic process,' Senate Minority Leader Schumer warns.
Former President Bush and First Lady to attend Biden’s inauguration
A representative believes this will be the eighth inauguration the couple has attended.
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.
President Trump says he 'will not be going' to Biden inauguration
"To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," the president tweeted.
McEnany says White House will ‘ensure an orderly transition of power’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
A day after the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, White House Kayleigh McEnany said the administration would “ensure an orderly transition of power.”
Biden to pick Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and looking to promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas.
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.
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia runoff, giving Democrats control of Senate
Jon Ossoff’s victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.
Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter won't attend inauguration, send 'best wishes' to Biden, Harris
It marks the first time the couple, 96 and 93, will have missed the ceremonies since Carter was sworn in as the 39th president in 1977.
Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.