Biden’s long political evolution leads to his biggest test

Election 2020

Published
January 17, 2021

Biden’s long political evolution leads to his biggest test

He will inherit stewardship of a nation wrenched by pandemic, seismic cultural fissures and an opposition party’s base that considers him illegitimate.
Published
January 16, 2021

Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call

Officials say they need at least 25,000 to adequately lock down the Capitol and a wide swath of D.C.
Published
January 16, 2021

After Trump, Biden aims to reshape the presidency itself

The sharp break won’t just come in federal policy, but in personal conduct.
Published
January 16, 2021

Biden fills out State Department team with Obama veterans

Five of the 11 are either people of color or LGBTQ.
Published
January 16, 2021

Some in GOP parrot far-right talk of coming civil war

The heightened rhetoric mimics language extremists and white supremacists have used for years.
Published
January 16, 2021

With Trump trial pending, Democrats to move swiftly on virus aid package

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the relief a 'matter of complete urgency.'
Published
January 16, 2021

State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops

The ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy look more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries.
Published
January 15, 2021

Vice President Pence calls to congratulate Kamala Harris on election win

It's the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations.
Published
January 9, 2021

Former Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe calls on Trump to resign

In a rare comment on current political events, the moderate Republican says the president should step down now 'to allow our nation to begin to heal.'
Published
January 9, 2021

Max Linn was among ‘happy, joyful’ crowd in Washington as insurgents stormed U.S. Capitol

Failed U.S. Senate candidate from Bar Harbor said he thought it would be a "victory party."