Fauci says Trump administration’s approach to COVID-19 ‘very likely’ cost lives

On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”

Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege

Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.

One Year Later: Remembering the Altobelli family

For Tony Altobelli, Sunday, January 26, 2020 started out much like any other morning. He had no idea that a frantic phone call that he received that day about a deadly helicopter crash would change his life and the lives of his family forever.

Biden's Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen clears Senate committee

The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th Treasury secretary.

Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense

With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.

Cesar Chavez bust in Oval Office symbolizing new era for Latinos

At the request of the White House, the bust of Cesar Chavez sits with President Joe Biden’s personal and family pictures by his Oval Office desk.

Austin officials ask public to weigh in on improving public safety

If you’d like to weigh in on how Austin could or should improve public safety, the City of Austin is offering a couple of virtual forums to do just that. 

Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff will stay in Blair House while VP residence undergoes repairs

Until the repairs are complete on the Naval Observatory, the second couple will live at Blair House near the White House, the home that serves as accommodations for the president's guests.

Senate OKs waiver allowing Biden's secretary of defense pick, Gen. Lloyd Austin, to serve in role

The Democratic-controlled Congress easily passed legislation Thursday required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.

‘A more perfect union’: Bush, Clinton, Obama echo Biden’s calls for unity on Inauguration Day 2021

Speaking during the televised broadcast “Celebrating America” after the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden’s and Vice President Kamala Harris, three former presidents shared advice for the incoming administration and echoed Biden’s calls for unity among all Americans.

Mitch McConnell seeks to push Trump's impeachment trial to February

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case.

With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House

With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.

Georgia congresswoman files Articles of Impeachment against Biden

Newly-elected Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she made good on her promise to file Articles of Impeachment against President Joe Biden on his second day of office.

Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders

After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.

'This kid's a pro': Kobe Bryant's high school coach reflects on his legacy

Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots.