Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president; Kamala Harris takes oath as first female vice president
St. Louis Dispatch
"The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded. We've learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed," Biden said. "This is…
Trump has left the White House, but he still has the nuclear football
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Trump pardons Steve Bannon, 72 others, and commutes 70 sentences
CBS
Former chief strategist Steve Bannon and rapper Lil Wayne were among those pardoned by Trump on his way out the White House door.
Amanda Gorman Recites Poem at Biden Inauguration
NY Times | Alexandra Alter
Gorman set out to craft a poem that was both hopeful and realistic, one that reflected the political divisions that have fractured the country, but also the promise of greater unity.
Trump issues 73 pardons and 70 commutations in a final wave of executive clemency grants before leaving office
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Biden takes oath, 'democracy has prevailed'
USA Today | AP
Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, declaring "democracy has prevailed." He swore the oath of office to take the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. (Jan. 20)
Biden extends a hand to the world on first day as president by rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO, while revoking Trump's travel ban
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