Some states want to buy their own vaccines. Biden administration says no.

Governors are hunting for ways to supplement their dwindling supply of COVID vaccine doses.

• Jan 21, 2021

Friends say Kamala Harris has always been fearless

Longtime friends say the nation's new vice president has never been one to back down from her ambitions.

• Jan 21, 2021

Liz Cheney draws primary challenger after voting to impeach Trump

The third highest-ranked Republican in the House drew a primary challenge after her impeachment vote and a blistering statement about President Trump.

• Jan 21, 2021

Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet nominee

The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening.

• Jan 21, 2021

Recent Trump appointee at NSA placed on leave

Ellis' appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General.

• Jan 21, 2021

Jennifer Lopez speaks Spanish in inauguration performance

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.

• Jan 21, 2021

Former presidents call for unity in Inauguration Day message

Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton all voiced their support for President Joe Biden.

• Jan 21, 2021

Dept. of Education extends student loan payment freeze

On the campaign trail, Mr. Biden promised to address the student loan crisis and supported cancelling $10,000 in debt per borrower.

• Jan 21, 2021

Biden signs executive actions on first day as president

The 46th president is undoing some of his predecessor's executive actions.

• Jan 21, 2021

President Biden takes office, moving quickly to implement agenda

"There's no time to start like today," the new president told reporters, hours after his inauguration.

• Jan 21, 2021

Fauci underscores Biden's commitment to WHO and its COVID fight

In dramatic about-face from Trump's plan to yank U.S. from agency, Fauci said U.S. is resuming its full share of funding.

• Jan 21, 2021

Cindy McCain says Joe Biden "absolutely ready" to be president

Friends of the president say Mr. Biden has spent his life comforting others, even when facing his own loss.

• Jan 20, 2021

White House site allows users to choose their pronouns

The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.

• Jan 20, 2021

Kamala Harris won't be moving into vice president's residence immediately

Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.

• Jan 21, 2021

Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history

"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."

• Jan 20, 2021

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