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.
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.”
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.
What makes an inaugural address memorable
The election was challenged in court. There were objections to the certification of the electoral college. The new president lost the popular vote. As much as those words could be applied to today's America, they can also be said about the fight over the 2000 election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
Biden says Trump left 'very generous' letter for him before departing White House
It’s traditional for outgoing presidents to leave a note for their successor.
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.
Tampa's Casa Biden witnesses history in first swearing-in of female vice president
As Kamala Harris took the oath of office, becoming the first female vice president, those at Casa Biden in Tampa reflected on watching history being made.
President Biden makes direct appeal to Trump supporters, calls for national unity
Biden never mentioned his predecessor, who defied tradition and left town ahead of the ceremony, but spoke directly to Trump's supporters: "Take a measure of me and my heart," he said. "If you still disagree, so be it, that’s democracy, that’s America. The right to dissent, peacefully."
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
Full transcript: Read President Joe Biden’s inaugural address
In his first remarks as president, Joe Biden said his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope” and that the country has “learned again that democracy is precious.” You can read his remarks in full here.
Inauguration Day 2021: Biden placed hand on same family Bible used during his VP, Senate swearing-in
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning.
Joe Biden attends service at St. Matthews
President-Elect Joe Biden - who is making history as the nation's second Catholic president - attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in DC ahead of the Inauguration on Wednesday.
Trump predicts 'success' for new Biden administration
President Donald Trump says he thinks the new administration will have “great success” and claims to have laid the foundation for it.
'American leadership still matters': Biden's national security nominees pledge new approach in hearings
President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, promised Tuesday to “speak truth to power" and keep politics out of intelligence agencies.
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.
Vice President Mike Pence will not attend Trump's sendoff event, will attend Biden's inauguration
Vice President Mike Pence is among those who will not be attending President Donald Trump’s sendoff event at Joint Base Andrews.
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."
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.