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The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.
Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden's Cabinet nominees.
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on January 20.
Incoming Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden said he hopes the full Senate can vote on Yellen's confirmation on Thursday.
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
"We are not taking any chances," said Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesperson. "If there is any reason that somebody's name is brought to the attention of the command, they are being removed from the line."
Country star Garth Brooks was announced as a performer Monday, after what he called "a very sweet ask" from incoming first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
Musicians, Olympic athletes, local heroes and viral TikTok stars are among those taking part in the mostly virtual parade.
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The president-elect delivered remarks before making the trip to Washington.
Since Austin retired from military service only four years ago, he will need a waiver from both the Senate and the House to serve in Biden's Cabinet.
Of the 1,000 people who may have entered the Capitol on January 6, federal investigators are focusing on extremist groups that may have scoped out the building and trained for the assault.
If confirmed by the Senate, Alejandro Mayorkas, the son of Cuban refugees, would lead a department facing a host of serious issues, both inside and outside the U.S.
In speeches, interviews, and in at least 49 published plans released during his presidential campaign, Biden talked about the actions he'd take in the earliest days of his administration.
Picks to lead the CFPB and SEC are seen as tough defenders of consumer and investor rights.
The president-elect told Latino leaders that his immigration bill may not pass during his first 100 days in office, citing the pandemic and Senate impeachment trial.
CBS News polling found that only 31% of Republican voters consider Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the election.
Schiff said there were intelligence partners around the world who likely withheld information from the U.S. because they didn't trust the president.
Harrison raised a record $132 million in his failed bid to unseat South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
The third highest-ranked Republican in the House drew a primary challenge after her impeachment vote and a blistering statement about President Trump.
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
"It is clear that the partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans does not serve a single American," the freshman legislators say in a letter to the new president.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office to Jon Ossoff, Alex Padilla and Raphael Warnock Wednesday afternoon.
The Obama administration rejected the pipeline, but President Trump revived it and has been a strong supporter.
A tower of smoke rose from a building, where repairs were being done to a gas boiler, and billowed through Toledo Street near the city's center.
"After 4 long years, Europe has a friend in America," said one top EU leader. But will our oldest friends ever think of us as they did before?
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
Candy, firecrackers and prayers as the tiny village of Thulasendrapuram finds inspiration and joy in the 1st U.S. Vice President from South Asia.
Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.
"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.
In a medley of political songs, Lopez slipped in her own song and also took a moment to say something in Spanish. Here's what she said.
Gorman, who read a poem at President Biden's inauguration, has previously performed five original commissioned poems for "CBS This Morning."
Thomas will work as a down judge at Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay next month.
Michelle Obama also wowed in a monochrome outfit by a Black designer.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
Republican Congresswoman from Georgia condemned big tech companies for "silencing" conservative views.
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
The mayor warned on Tuesday that the city was about to run out of vaccine doses.
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Germany's Foreign Minister thinks so, and he's not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn't bring privileges.
It creates more of an "obstacle course" for particles to make their way through into the body, research shows.
New research expands on earlier lab tests, providing further evidence that the widely used vaccine should prove effective against an infectious new strain.
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Starbucks CEO liken the company's role in the mass vaccination effort to building a store with one product.
Agenda includes more stimulus checks, student loan forgiveness and stronger protections for workers.
The locks on Heights Hospital were changed overnight. A notice from a lawyer cited more than $1 million in back rent.
On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.
Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack.
Three people face conspiracy charges as prosecutors investigate evidence they planned to obstruct the Electoral College vote.
The amended criminal complaint cites a video in which Williams allegedly instructs a man to put on gloves before he touched Pelosi's laptop.
Shkreli claimed that mental health issues have weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus.
A caller who identified themselves as the former partner of Riley Williams told authorities that she planned to give the device to a friend who would sell it to Russia's foreign intelligence service, a claim that authorities are investigating but have not yet confirmed.
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Now that he's left office, former President Trump could soon be facing legal troubles as the protections that have been shielding him are set to expire. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the details.
President Biden began his career in politics in 1973 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. Now, nearly 50 years after his journey began, he has taken office as the 46th president of the United States. Robert Hoopes, president of VOX Global and who served as Biden's chief of staff during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to reflect on the president's career in public service.
President Biden wasted no time getting to work after taking the oath of office. He signed several executive actions and prepared legislation to be sent to Congress. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what is on the Biden administration's legislative agenda and how easy it will be to get it through Congress.
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.