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On Day 2, Biden focuses on COVID-19 strategy with 10 executive actions
President Joe Biden laid out his COVID-19 strategy before he took office. On Thursday, he signed 10 orders, aimed at jump-starting his plan to increase vaccinations and testing.
Democrats control Senate; Biden intelligence chief confirmed
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration. In a first vote, the Senate confirmed Biden's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines.
Bernie Sanders and his mittens win the Inauguration Day meme game
The solemn day representing the peaceful transfer of power was peppered with moments of levity, including various memes celebrating the winterwear donned by the Vermont senator.
Listen to highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony
Highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden is moving to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy by signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.