Trump issues late-night pardons on eve of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration.
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Biden signs orders reversing major Trump immigration policies
Through another proclamation, President Biden ordered officials to pause wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border within seven days.
Iran hails "tyrant" Trump's exit, calls on Biden to lift sanctions
"The ball is in America's court," Iran's president insists, as Biden's pick for Secretary of State says Tehran will need to take1st step back to the nuclear deal.
Biden to propose bill to offer legal status to millions of immigrants
Farm workers and undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. children would be placed on an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Frontline nurse performs "Amazing Grace" at COVID-19 memorial
A video of Michigan-based nurse Lori Marie Key went viral in April after she was filmed singing "Amazing Grace" to her hospital coworkers.
Confirmation hearings begin for Biden Cabinet picks
Senate confirmation hearings began Tuesday for five of President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet nominees. Lawmakers questioned his picks for Secretary of State, Treasury, Defense and Homeland Security — as well as Mr. Biden's pick for director of national intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the latest from Capitol Hill, then joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's hearings.
FBI monitoring potential threats ahead of inauguration
The Pentagon has deployed 25,000 National Guard members to secure the 59th presidential inauguration. Several have already been dismissed after "questionable behavior" was flagged during the FBI's vetting process. CBS News chief justice and homeland correspondent Jeff Pegues, and then Frank Figliuzzi, former assistant FBI director for counterintelligence, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the security situation in Washington.
Biden's DNI nominee testifies in hearing
CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what Avril Haines — President-elect Joe Biden's pick for director of national intelligence — vows to do if confirmed to that position.
Alejandro Mayorkas questioned over U.S. Capitol riot
CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what lawmakers wanted to learn from President-elect Joe Biden's Homeland Security Secretary nominee Alejandro Mayorkas at his confirmation hearing.
Janet Yellen pushes for "big" federal action
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.
Former U.S. Ambassador to China on upcoming Biden presidency
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.
U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 400,000
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.
Can Trump pardon himself?
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.
Biden honors 400,000 U.S. COVID deaths
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.
Biden inauguration upended by COVID and security threats
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.
Trump releases farewell address
After an assault on the Capitol and a second impeachment, President Trump tried to remind Americans of his agenda.
Girl's virtual lemonade stand catches eye of Biden's inaugural team
Morgan Marsh McGlone, 8, of Wisconsin will deliver a virtual speech Wednesday night during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Biden without confirmed Cabinet members
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.
Biden and Harris honor COVID-19 victims
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.
Biden and Harris honor COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration
President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will attend a memorial honor COVID-19 victims on Tuesday.
Biden nominates Dr. Rachel Levine
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.
Trump releases farewell speech
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.
Hearings start for 5 of Biden's Cabinet picks
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. Rachel Levine to make history with nomination
Dr. Levine is currently leading Pennsylvania's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the celebrities joining Biden's star-studded inauguration
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.
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