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President Biden on economy: “were in a national emergency...we need to act like it”

Bernie Sanders puts mittens to work: Inauguration meme lands on sweatshirt for charity

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Bernie Sanders puts mittens to work: Inauguration meme lands on sweatshirt for charity

Biden’s $1,400 stimulus payments might take a while. Here’s why Congress is reluctant

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Biden’s $1,400 stimulus payments might take a while. Here’s why Congress is reluctant

January 22, 2021, 3:13 PM

Kamala Harris becomes first female vice president

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Kamala Harris becomes first female vice president

Army Corps of Engineers halts border wall construction after Biden’s executive order

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Army Corps of Engineers halts border wall construction after Biden’s executive order

Jennifer Lopez performs at Biden’s inauguration

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Jennifer Lopez performs at Biden’s inauguration

They/them pronouns, Spanish option and more: A look at changes to White House website

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They/them pronouns, Spanish option and more: A look at changes to White House website

January 21, 2021, 2:26 PM

Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

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Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

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Bernie Sanders puts mittens to work: Inauguration meme lands on sweatshirt for charity

Biden pushes for workers who quit over COVID safety fears to get jobless benefits

Biden’s $1,400 stimulus payments might take a while. Here’s why Congress is reluctant

January 22, 2021, 3:13 PM

Biden wants schools open by May. Experts say COVID testing needs to ramp up first

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January 21, 2021, 9:16 PM

Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States

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Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States

Biden extends the pause in student loan payments. Here’s what to know

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Biden extends the pause in student loan payments. Here’s what to know

Trump blocked Chrissy Teigen on Twitter. Now she’s one of 12 people Biden follows

National

Trump blocked Chrissy Teigen on Twitter. Now she’s one of 12 people Biden follows

January 21, 2021, 10:15 AM

‘We were not a regular administration’: Trump farewell message

National

‘We were not a regular administration’: Trump farewell message

For decades, departing presidents have left note for successor. Here’s a look at them

National

For decades, departing presidents have left note for successor. Here’s a look at them

Tom Hanks hosting ‘Celebrating America’ inauguration primetime special. How to watch

National

Tom Hanks hosting ‘Celebrating America’ inauguration primetime special. How to watch

#MyVPLooksLikeMe celebrated as women, girls rejoice at Kamala Harris’ historic moment

National

#MyVPLooksLikeMe celebrated as women, girls rejoice at Kamala Harris’ historic moment

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez meet with National Guard before inauguration performances

National

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez meet with National Guard before inauguration performances

‘Hero’ officer who held back rioters during Capitol siege nominated for medal

National

‘Hero’ officer who held back rioters during Capitol siege nominated for medal

Trump signs executive order for study of troops at ‘black goo’ base who got cancer

National Security

Trump signs executive order for study of troops at ‘black goo’ base who got cancer

Austin carries close ties to Fort Bragg with him as he rises to Pentagon’s top post

National Security

Austin carries close ties to Fort Bragg with him as he rises to Pentagon’s top post

Judge orders release of more Ghislaine Maxwell records — minus salacious details

Investigations

Judge orders release of more Ghislaine Maxwell records — minus salacious details

President-Elect Biden announces his $1.9 trillion emergency coronavirus plan

Economy

President-Elect Biden announces his $1.9 trillion emergency coronavirus plan

Inauguration Day betting odds: What oddsmakers say about Biden, Lady Gaga and Trump

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Inauguration Day betting odds: What oddsmakers say about Biden, Lady Gaga and Trump

January 19, 2021, 9:41 AM

President Trump says forging peace in the Middle East may not be so tough

President Trump says forging peace in the Middle East may not be so tough

May 3, 2017, 12:58 PM

Militarized police forces across the U.S.

Militarized police forces across the U.S.

June 24, 2020, 10:50 AM

Barbara Bush, former first lady of the United States

Barbara Bush, former first lady of the United States

April 15, 2018, 2:59 PM

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