House passes sweeping protections for LGBTQ people


US officially rejoins Paris climate agreement
The U.S. on Friday officially rejoined the Paris Agreement after former President Trump withdrew from the deal.
On his first day in office, President Biden signed an executive order that set the country on track to rejoin the global accord, but it took 30 days for the country to formally reenter.
Read moreFirst lady Jill Biden installs hearts on White House lawn as Valentine's day surprise
Congress certifies Biden’s win after day of chaos and violence
A beleaguered Congress finalized President-elect Joe Biden's victory early Thursday morning, capping a day of riots that turned deadly and briefly ground the nation's most powerful institutions to a standstill.
Read moreBiden will invoke Defense Production Act to boost Covid vaccine production, advisor says
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Biden picks Rep. Deb Haaland to lead Interior Department in historic first
President-elect Joe Biden will name Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as Interior secretary, according to a source with direct knowledge of the decision, a history-making move that also will test Biden's resolve on energy policy.
Read moreThe G.S.A. administrator has formally designated Biden the apparent winner of the presidential election.
The G.S.A. administrator has finally proceeded with steps to begin the Presidential transition.
Read moreBiden Picks Janet Yellen To Be Treasury Secretary In Historic Appointment
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to head the Treasury Department, a source close to the transition told NPR on Monday
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