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CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the "big" actions Janet Yellen wants to see done by the Treasury Department if she is confirmed as secretary by the incoming Biden administration.
President-elect Joe Biden has invited the four leaders of Congress to attend Mass at Saint Matthew's Cathedral in Washington D.C., on Wednesday morning before his inauguration. Max Baucus, longtime friend of Mr. Biden, former U.S. Ambassador to China and former Democratic senator of Montana, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with personal insight to Mr. Biden's faith and character.
The U.S. coronavirus death toll has surpassed 400,000, just one day before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. New variants are emerging across the country, adding new urgency to vaccination efforts. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest, then Dr. Uzma Syed joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what to expect in the coming weeks.
CBS News has learned that President Trump plans to issue 50 to 100 pardons and commutations in his final hours in office. Loyola law professor Jessica Levinson spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the limits of a president's clemency power.
In his final day before being inaugurated, President-elect Joe Biden spoke at ceremony on the National Mall to honor those who've lost thier lives to COVID-19. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Boston Globe national political reporter Jess Bidgood spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what Mr. Biden has in store for his first days in office, and how he hopes to navigate a narrow Senate majority.
Inauguration events have been scaled back and security has been ratcheted up with tens of thousands of National Guard troops on hand. Ed O'Keefe reports.
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
President-elect Joe Biden will begin his presidency without a single Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate. Hearings for five of his choices began on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes has more.
The Biden Inaugural Committee held a memorial service Tuesday at the Lincoln Memorial to honor the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVD-19. "To heal, we must remember. It's hard, sometimes, to remember. But that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," Mr. Biden said. Watch the memorial.
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will attend a memorial honor COVID-19 victims on Tuesday.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant secretary of health. If confirmed by the Senate, she'll be the highest-ranking openly transgender federal official in the U.S. CBS Philly has details.
President Trump on Tuesday released a videotaped farewell address touting his economic and foreign policy achievements. Referring to his followers, he said, "the movement we started is only just beginning." He did not mention President-elect Joe Biden by name, but he did say, "This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous." Watch his full 19-minute speech here.
Five of president-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet picks began their confirmation hearings Tuesday as the Trump administration prepares to leave office. But there is some fear that a minority group of Republicans may try to slow the process down. CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper joins CBSN to talk about the morning sessions of the confirmation hearings and offer insight into what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's shocking claims that President Trump provoked the Capitol attack could mean for the impeachment trial.
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
A visibly emotional President-elect Joe Biden bid goodbye to his home state of Delaware at a National Guard center named for his late son, the day before he is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Watch his remarks.
President Trump is expected to announce a slew of pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday, before flying to Florida on Wednesday morning. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss the president's plans.
President Trump is expected to issue dozens of pardons Tuesday, his final full day at the White House. He's then expected to skip President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration and instead fly home to Florida before Wednesday's ceremony. CBS News senior national correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN AM with the latest.
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration is sure to look different from previous years' ceremonies, and talking to children about the event could bring some challenges with thousands of National Guard troops standing by and the National Mall empty. Parents can still take steps to make sure children understand the significance of the historic day. Karen Aronian, a parenting and education expert who holds a doctorate in education, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
President-elect Joe Biden is planning to announce a series of moves on immigration policy once he takes office. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM to discuss those plans and explain the latest on preparations for Wednesday's inauguration.
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony Wednesday will be unlike anything we've seen before, in light of the ongoing security threats and global pandemic. Bestselling author Kenneth Davis joined CBSN with more on the changes and the history behind some inaugural traditions.
The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin says President-Elect Biden's inauguration may be unlike any other, but past presidents offer lessons on how to address the nation at a time of crisis. Chip Reid reports.
Biden spokeswoman Jen Psaki tweeted Monday that the new administration does not intend to lift the travel conditions on January 26.
