Biden to sign 10 pandemic-related executive orders on Thursday
President Biden will address inequities in hard-hit minority communities as he signs 10 pandemic-related executive orders on Thursday, his second day in office.
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.
Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education', disbands 1776 Commission
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
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.”
‘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.
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.
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.
Ex-LA councilman Alex Padilla sworn in as US Senator, replacing Kamala Harris
Former Los Angeles City Councilman Alex Padilla took the oath of office as the state's newest U.S. senator Wednesday, becoming the first Latino to represent California in the Senate.
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.
Fresno County DA criticizes LA County DA George Gascón over policy changes
Fresno County's top prosecutor has penned a letter to her counterpart in Los Angeles County, telling him that a series of controversial directives he issued upon taking office last month are "extreme" and "already wreaking havoc on crime victims."
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.
Newsom stands with President Biden, calls to 'end this uncivil war'
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he stands with President Joe Biden as he called on Americans to overcome their divisions in his inaugural address.
'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.
How Kamala Harris' time as SF District Attorney helped create a political powerhouse
Before she was elected as the next vice president, Kamala Harris was elected for the first time to political office as San Francisco's district attorney.
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.
‘We did what we came here to do’: Trump bids farewell to White House in video
President Donald Trump wrapped up his term at the White House with a farewell video on his final day in office Tuesday.
Inauguration Day 2021: Everything you need to know
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is set to be a historic one with the COVID-19 pandemic and threats to the Capitol playing a vital role in the preparation.
Inauguration Day 2021: Schedule of events to watch on Jan. 20
Here are the ceremonial events taking place Wednesday, an inaugural day which is sure to be different than any other in United States history.
Following Capitol riot, California Dem concerned about GOP House colleagues
Rep. Jimmy Gomez shares his trepidation about some of his new Republican colleagues in the House two weeks after the deadly Capitol riot.
McConnell to Senate: Mob that attacked Capitol was 'fed lies' and 'provoked' by Trump
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pointed his finger Tuesday at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol.