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WATCH: Biden gives remarks before departing for Washington

January 19, 2021 11:35 AM ABC News

WILMINGTON, Delaware — After his final night at home before his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, President-elect Joe Biden…

Joe Biden set to arrive in Washington on eve of his inauguration

January 19, 2021 11:50 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history,…

Capitol riot investigators narrow in on extremist groups and military-style coordination

January 19, 2021 11:46 AM CNN Newsource

They moved in an “organized and practiced fashion” as they pushed through crowds toward entrances to the US Capitol. On the inside,…

An apparent leader of Oath Keepers charged with planning and coordinating breach at US Capitol

January 19, 2021 11:18 AM CNN Newsource

Prosecutors have levied the first significant conspiracy charge against an apparent leader in the extremist Oath Keepers movement, alleging the…

Georgia certifies victories of Democratic US Senate candidates, closing the book on a long, contentious election cycle

January 19, 2021 11:07 AM Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Three new Democratic senators are set to be sworn into office after President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday. The…

Senate GOP leader says pro-Trump mob that attacked Capitol was ‘fed lies, provoked by the president’

January 19, 2021 10:25 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol was…

These Black voters in Georgia say they’re hopeful for the future after seeing their state vote blue

January 19, 2021 10:45 AM CNN

Ahead of Wednesday’s transition of power, Black voters in Atlanta say they are feeling more represented and are hopeful for the future despite…

Biden to propose sweeping immigration bill on first day in office

January 19, 2021 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a comprehensive immigration plan on his first day in office, a source familiar with the proposal tells CNN,…

Pompeo, leaving office, says China’s policies on Muslims, ethnic minorities in Xinjiang Province constitute ‘genocide’

January 19, 2021 10:13 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — On his way out the door, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has lashed out anew at China by declaring that its policies on Muslims…

Former Trump campaign staffers worked on National Mall rally the day of the Capitol riot

January 19, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

After the deadly sacking of the US Capitol this month, President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has insisted it had nothing to do with the…

The worst final popularity rating ever for a first lady belongs to Melania Trump

January 19, 2021 9:51 AM CNN

Much has been written about President Donald Trump’s historically low popularity ratings as he leaves office. But the tarnish on the Trump…

Biden’s favorability on the rise as majority of Americans think he’s handling transition well

January 19, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden will take office Wednesday with high expectations and largely positive reviews of how he has handled the transition,…

Brayden Harrington, who bonded with Biden over stuttering, to appear in prime-time inauguration special

January 19, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Brayden Harrington, the 13-year-old New Hampshire boy who bonded with President-elect Joe Biden over their shared experience with stuttering, will be…

Biden administration expects early focus on domestic extremism threat

January 19, 2021 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration will make domestic terrorism a significant focus of the National Security Council, a reflection of the significant threat…

How to watch Biden’s Cabinet confirmation hearings Tuesday

January 19, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

Five of President-elect Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees will face Senate panels on Tuesday in the first step of the confirmation…

How Trump will hand off the ‘nuclear football’ to Biden

January 19, 2021 8:13 AM CNN

President Donald Trump will not be in attendance Wednesday to watch as his successor Joe Biden is sworn into office, but his absence will have little…

Paul Ryan Fast Facts

January 19, 2021 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Personal Birth date: January 29, 1970 Birth place: Janesville, Wisconsin Birth…

See the ‘Field of Flags’ planted on the National Mall ahead of Biden’s inauguration

January 19, 2021 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

Instead of the patriotic crowds that typically fill the National Mall on Inauguration Day, President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in before hundreds…

A four-year timeline of Donald Trump and the Supreme Court

January 19, 2021 7:39 AM CNN

Here’s a timeline of key events involving Trump and the Supreme Court over the past four years: 2017 Jan. 20: Chief Justice John Roberts…

Trump transformed the Supreme Court that mostly helped advance his agenda

January 19, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump will exit the White House on Wednesday but leave behind three of the nine Supreme Court justices and a majority that was…

Washington Post: QAnon members talked about acting as National Guard members to infiltrate inauguration, FBI intelligence report says

January 19, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

The FBI on Monday alerted other law enforcement agencies that QAnon adherents discussed acting as National Guard soldiers in Washington to try and…

Biden’s Covid team is nervous about what the Trump team hasn’t told them

January 19, 2021 7:00 AM CNN

With the hours dwindling until Joe Biden is sworn in — officially taking the helm of the US government during its worst health crisis in 100…

Inside the fight for the Capitol: US Capitol Police officers recount being unprepared and ‘betrayed’

January 19, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

The day before the US Capitol was attacked, Capitol Police officers were ordered to report to the department’s equipment depot to pick up…

Read: Excerpts from Biden’s DNI pick Avril Haines’ opening statement

January 19, 2021 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

Avril Haines will appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to be considered for director of national intelligence. Read excerpts…

Read: Excerpts from Biden’s DHS pick Alejandro Mayorkas’ opening statement

January 19, 2021 6:48 AM CNN Newsource

Alejandro Mayorkas will appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday to be considered for secretary of…

Biden crafts inaugural address to unify a country in crisis

January 19, 2021 6:46 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden has spoken volumes inside the US Capitol over more than four decades, but the weight of those words does not approach the…

Read: Biden secretary of state nominee Antony Blinken’s opening statement

January 19, 2021 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

Antony Blinken will appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to be considered for secretary of state. Read his opening…

5 ways Biden plans to reset health care after Trump

January 19, 2021 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

Strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Restore abortion protections. Lower drug prices. President-elect Joe Biden has a long list of health care…

McConnell, Schumer close in on power-sharing agreement in evenly divided Senate

January 19, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

The top two Senate leaders are nearing a power-sharing agreement to hash out how the evenly divided chamber will operate, with Democrats in charge of…

Pentagon chief says ‘no intelligence indicating an insider threat’ to inauguration as FBI vets National Guard

January 19, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said Monday that there is “no intelligence indicating an insider threat” to…