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The inauguration Joe Biden.

In addition  executive actions memoranda President Biden signed today, Biden administration ambitious slate additional actions 10 days office, roll key policies established predecessor.

  Starting Thursday, day month, exception weekend, center a specific theme, a set actions directives, a draft a calendar document administration allies viewed CNN.

   Here themes:  Jan.

20: Inauguration Crises Jan.

21: Covid Jan.

22: Economic Relief Jan.

23-24: Weekend Jan.

25: Buy America Jan.

26: Equity Jan.

27: Climate Jan.

28: Health Care Jan.

29: Immigration Jan.

30-31: Weekend February: Restoring America' Place World This Thursday, theme full day Biden presidency coronavirus.

There executive orders presidential policy directive.

The executive orders include a review supply chain, additional data collection transparency, support additional Covid-19 treatment research supply.

A presidential policy directive call agencies "strengthen efforts combat COVID-19 globally strengthen global pandemic preparedness.

"  Then  Friday, "Economic Relief" day, executive orders.

One directs agency action Medicaid, Pell grants, SNAP benefits unemployment insurance.

The executive order restore collective bargaining rights federal employees initiates action roll President Trump' Schedule F executive order – gave Office Management Budget federal agencies leeway reclassify key roles.

  Amanda Gorman, United States' - youth poet laureate recited a poem inauguration President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris, purpose poetry provide hope, show power words.

  "To , words matter, I ' kind inauguration sentimental special," Gorman .

  She continued: "We've years power words violated misappropriated.

And I wanted kind reclaim poetry site -purify, -sanctify, Capitol building violated, power words invest kind highest office land.

" Gorman talked importance rebuilding recovering poem today inauguration.

Here excerpt lines: We rebuild, reconcile recover nook nation corner called country, people diverse beautiful emerge, battered beautiful When day step shade, aflame unafraid The dawn blooms free For light, brave If brave Read full poem .

Amanda Gorman, nation - youth poet laureate, shares common President Joe Biden: They part "speech difficulty club," told CNN Anderson Cooper.

Biden a lifelong struggle stuttering " occasionally, I find tired," catches stuttering.

Gorman a speech impediment growing struggled letter R.

"So, , I  -expression get voice  page," .

To overcome struggle, Gorman practiced spoken word recited words loud teach pronounce letters.

She "Hamilton" "Aaron Burr, Sir," packed Rs, practice.

"That a huge part  speech pathology.

It I included  inaugural poem.

 Also I Hamilton   a great American cultural piece means a county.

 It hard  copy paste My Shot, email inaugural committee   poem," Gorman .

She share personal mantra.

"Whenever I perform — I  time — I close eyes I  I daughter Black writers.

 We descended freedom fighters broke chains  changed world," Gorman .

See : Poet Amanda Gorman insurrection Jan.

6 a form inspiration poem read earlier today inauguration President Joe Biden.

"I  surprised  happened I signs  symptoms awhile.

I  turn a blind eye .

 But , energized    firmly, a message  hope, ingenuity healing.

 I thought type  poem I write,   type poem  country world needed  hear," Gorman told CNN tonight.

Read Gorman full poem .

CNN Anderson Cooper speaks poet Amanda Gorman: A display fireworks Washington, DC, closed today Inauguration Day events.

President Joe Biden lady Jill Biden Blue Room balcony White House South Lawn watching fireworks.

Vice President Kamala Harris husband, Doug Emhoff, watching Lincoln Memorial singer Katy Perry performs song "Firework.

" After oath office US Capitol earlier today, Biden family walked White House grounds time President, Harris — history sworn female, Black South Asian vice president United States.

The President unity a focus remarks today, urged Americans overcome challenges nation faces.

"Today January day, soul — bringing American people , uniting nation, I American join ," Biden   inaugural speech.

Speaking Lincoln Memorial "Celebrating America" concert, President called nation unify optimistic America today.

"This a great nation.

 We a good people [] overcome challenges  front requires  elusive a democracy — unity.

 It requires   common love defines   Americans," .

Biden concluded remarks Lincoln Memorial promising give job President.

"So honor.

 I give ," Biden .

CNN Maeve Reston contributed reporting post.

Watch: Former President Barack Obama delivered a message unity evening speaking Presidents George W.

Bush Bill Clinton a video message recorded afternoon part "Celebrating America" inauguration concert.

"We listen folks agree , listen folks ," nation 44th president.

 "One fondest memories inauguration, grace generosity President Bush showed , Laura Bush showed Michelle.

" "It a reminder, a fierce disagreements recognize common humanity , Americans, common separates ," Biden .

"If fact.

binds , American people strong,  tough, get hardship problem solve, working ," .

I discovered moving direction.

" Former President Bill Clinton reunited Presidents Barack Obama George W.

Bush share wishes President Joe Biden talk importance a peaceful transfer power.

"I glad .

 And I ," Clinton message Biden.

"You spoken today.

 Now lead .

 And ready march  .

 Good luck, God bless ," Clinton .

Clinton, standing Obama Bush, spoke important a peaceful transfer power, change unusual, a "   normalcy.

" "We   normalcy, deal totally abnormal challenges,   ,  a perfect union.

 It exciting time," .

The message shown "Celebrating America" inaugural special.

Former President George W.

Bush joined Presidents Barack Obama Bill Clinton honoring Joe Biden America leader.

"I fact   standing talking  a peaceful transfer  power, speaks  institutional integrity  country," Bush a taped message aired evening "Celebrating America" inaugural special.

"America a generous country, people great hearts.

 All lucky   president country.

" Bush added: "Mr.

President, I pulling success.

 Your success  country success.

 God bless .

" In remarks nation vice president, Kamala Harris highlighted American aspiration President Joe Biden summoned American people crisis aspire unite.

"In ways moment embodies character a nation.

 It demonstrates ,  dark times.

 We, dream, .

 We ,  .

 We shoot moon,   plant flag .

 We bold, fearless  ambitious.

 We undaunted, belief  overcome,   rise .

 This American aspiration," Harris .

Harris cited accomplishments President Abraham Lincoln Civil War, " a future built land grant colleges,   transcontinental railroad.

" She highlighted Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

fought racial economic justice.

"A great experiment, takes great determination.

 The work   wisdom refining,  tinkering, perfecting.

The determination realized America today," Harris noted.

"I  scientists   transforming future.

I  parents nurturing generations  innovators, educators, , building a  life ,  families  communities.

 This American aspiration.

This President Joe Biden  called summon .

 The courage  crisis, hard,   good, unite,   ,   country,   ," Harris .

World Central Kitchen founder José André joined a chorus celebrities "Celebrating America" inaugural special, calling hunger crisis.

  "Food a luxury lucky , ' basic human live free hunger, today,   a hunger crisis America," Andres .

"One neighbors hungry.

" André, spent 2020 feeding people frontlines Covid-19 pandemic, praised Americans stepping " food banks, churches organizations" provide aid thousands people.

  "Food fastest rebuild sense community," Andres added.

"We put people work preparing .

We put lives fighting hunger.

We join fight.

We longer tables higher walls.

" NASA astronaut Kate Rubins  American crew members Expedition 64 celebrated Inauguration Day International Space Station roughly 200 miles earth today.

"We working  international partners find  scientific breakthroughs  improved vaccines safer drinking water people  world.

 Just celebrating  decades global cooperation  space, honor  celebrate America today.

 As unite historic inaugural tradition spans  centuries," Rubins a message played "Celebrating America" celebration.

President Joe Biden struck upbeat note address nation tonight "Celebrating America" concert Lincoln Memorial believed nation .

After listing difficulties faced nation including pandemic, economic crisis, racial injustice, climate crisis internal threats country democracy, Biden asked rhetorically Americans challenge.

  "Will meet moment forebearers ?" asked.

"I I .

You, American people reason I optimistic America I day.

" "There , ," added.

  "So honor, I  give ," Biden closing.

President Joe Biden reiterated call unity tonight speech primetime inauguration special "Celebrating America.

" "It humbling stand   place front  sacred words.

 Humbling respect  President Lincoln office  share humbling  , American people.

 As I earlier today,  learned democracy  precious  democracy prevailed," Biden remarks Lincoln Memorial tonight.

Biden added: "That Jill I, Kamala  Doug, wanted   inauguration   , American people.

 This a great nation.

 It requires   common love defines   Americans.

" Brayden Harrington, a 13-year- bonded President Joe Biden shared experience stuttering, appearance inauguration special "Celebrating America.

" Harrington recited a passage President John F.

Kennedy inaugural address.

"In long history world a generations granted role defending freedom hour maximum danger, I shrink responsibility.

I .

I exchange places people generation.

The energy, faith, devotion bring endeavor light country serve .

And glow fire light world.

And fellow Americans, country , country," Harrington recited.

Harrington spoke year Democratic National Convention shared story Biden inspired .

Following a performance Bruce Springsteen, actor Tom Hanks opened primetime inauguration special "Celebrating America" words hope a day US ascendance President Joe Biden.

"The weeks,   years, witnessed deep divisions a troubling ranker  land tonight,  ponder United States  America," Hanks .

"The practice democracy,  foundations republic,  integrity  Constitution, hope  dreams share a  perfect union.

" Hanks added: "To , a presidential inauguration a tradition,  act marks commitment  a -year term.

 Yet, truth, Inauguration Day   swearing national leaders.

This day  witnessing permanence  American ideal.

Jill Biden tweet lady, tweeting a clip President Joe Biden arriving North Portico White House today' inaugural parade.

"Thank faith bigger : build a world ' ," tweeted.

President Biden primetime inauguration special "Celebrating America" started Lincoln Memorial.

The 90-minute program feature remarks Biden Vice President Kamala Harris.

Bruce Springsteen opened event, performing song "Land Hope Dreams.

" The special, hosted Tom Hanks, feature performances Jon Bon Jovi, campaigned Biden Pennsylvania, John Legend, Foo Fighters, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake Ant Clemons.

  Later evening, Biden Jill Biden Blue Room balcony White House.

Migrants arrested US-Mexico border longer enrolled a program requiring  remain Mexico immigration hearings play US, Department Homeland Security Wednesday, reversing controversial Trump administration immigration policy.

The -called "Remain Mexico" program forced thousands people wait makeshift camps border, deplorable conditions.

  While latest announcement marks a significant change, migrants apprehended southern border largely turned a public health order related coronavirus pandemic.

DHS Wednesday Covid-19 related border restrictions remain place.

  President Joe Biden condemned "remain Mexico" policy campaign quickly moving bring halt.

  "Today, DHS announcing suspension enrollments Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program," department' statement reads.

 "Effective tomorrow, January 21, Department cease adding individuals program.

The change policy doesn' affect people program.

"All current MPP participants remain , pending official information U.

government officials," statement continues.

Infectious diseases specialists endorsed President Joe Biden' executive order requiring face masks federal property areas federal authority, masks "crucial" controlling coronavirus pandemic.

"The president' order a critical point, vaccines, a plan accelerate rollout, offer hope, easily transmitted variants virus present challenges,"  Infectious Diseases Society America  a statement Wednesday.

"We urge governors, mayors, policymakers residents communities nation unite action require, support practice mask wearing control spread virus.

" Biden' team hoping state local leaders follow suit.

The group added: "Today, universal face masks cover mouth nose remains a crucial component measures control pandemic home world.

Multi-layered snug-fitting masks effective.

" Rev.

William Barber, a North Carolina minister anti-poverty activist, Wednesday homily  official inaugural prayer service Washington National Cathedral "revival renewal.

" "What I suggest tomorrow a day greed grace," Barber interview CNN' Erin Burnett.

"What a day .

We h*t* lies love truth.

What pass a full Covid relief lift 140 million poor -wealth Covid millions poverty -wealth.

What raised minimum wage? What renew Voting Rights Act?" "This opportunity pain pains death democracy, pains birth a reconstruction," added.

Service details: Due coronavirus pandemic,  National Prayer Service 59th Presidential Inaugural virtual  Thursday 10 a.

Vice President Kamala Harris moving vice president residence Naval Observatory immediately, a Harris aide.

She won' move account repairs home " easily conducted home unoccupied.

" A move- date determined.

  CBS News report residence.

Young girls nation watching Kamala Harris oath office Wednesday, officially female, Black South Asian vice president.

The groundbreaking moment celebrated families shared photos daughters witnessing history social media.

"My daughters, watching history, learning NO LIMIT .

Thank  #KamalaHarris," Lynell Miller tweeted, a photo girls sharing embrace.

Three generations women Gary Williams Jr.

family sat watch Harris oath.

"This ' .

Three generations.

My mother, wife, daughter watching history," Williams tweeted.

"A Black woman sworn Vice President United States America.

Thank  @KamalaHarris  congratulations!" Dr.

Rachelle Winkle-Wagner held daughters close watched excited grins.

"One top parenting moments today — Kamala Harris sworn Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor daughters," tweeted.

"Madam Vice Present.

We ," Adina Davidson wrote Instagram post, a photo a young g*rl carefully watching vice president.

Vice President Kamala Harris husband Doug Emoff congratulated tweet gentleman.

"Wife, mother, sister, auntie.

, Madame Vice President.

Today marks amazing chapter , family, nation.

We love ," tweeted.

Harris history today sworn female, Black South Asian vice president.

Emhoff history, America  gentleman.

See tweet: President Joe Biden began updating decor surround Oval Office.

  A bust Mexican-American farm labor leader civil rights activist César Chávez Resolute desk.

Busts Rosa Parks Martin Luther King Jr.

added office.

  CNN John King reports: President Joe Biden team producing a celebrity-filled primetime special tonight  lieu traditional celebrations, significantly pared due pandemic.

The special, hosted Tom Hanks, set air live ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN MSNBC 8:30 p.

10 p.

It feature performances Jon Bon Jovi, campaigned Biden Pennsylvania, Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake Ant Clemons.

   The 90-minute program, titled "Celebrating America," feature remarks President Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate "American heroes" frontline workers, teachers health care workers, .

  "Our priority safety — watching safely homes, creating real moments connection highlight a inclusive American era leadership works represents Americans,"  Presidential Inaugural Committee CEO Tony Allen.

Yesterday, Biden inaugural committee announced participants including a duet Tyler Hubbard Tim McGraw, Black Pumas, DJ Cassidy' Pass Mic, featuring Ozuna Luis Fonsi.

Later evening, Biden Jill Biden Blue Room balcony White House.

President Joe Biden press secretary Wednesday President confidence FBI Director Christopher Wray, demurring answering leaving Wray fate open question.

"I spoken specifically FBI Director Wray days," press secretary Jen Psaki , " I circle convey.

" Wray appointed President Trump a 10-year term 2017.

He faced criticism -president a number items.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki expects President Joe Biden " involved" Covid-19 relief stimulus negotiations Congress.

Psaki told reporters, "I expect picking phone coming days conversations.

" She added package Biden administration proposing a pivotal part pandemic control.

When asked Biden get bipartisan support $1.

9 trillion proposal, Psaki , "We hope frankly expect Republicans Congress, Democrats, , support assistance bring relief people represent.

" Psaki added $1.

9 trillion price tag proposal created consulting health experts economists, cost figure cut.

"It designed components give people relief needed.

So challenging , cut? Are cut funding vaccinations? Are cut funding unemployment insurance?" Psaki explained.

She noted Biden preference move a bipartisan bill, rule tools get House Senate get "urgent package .

" "It a conversation.

 And stranger process  bill making.

 So beginning  process continue,  conversations  members parties   final package.

 And rarely  initial package proposed," Psaki .

White House press secretary Jen Psaki Biden administration plans resume regular coronavirus briefings health officials addition daily White House press briefings.

"We regularly, a dependable day, data, shared public track progress ' making pandemic control," Psaki press briefing Biden press secretary.

Psaki administration plans combat misinformation "accurate information.

" "There a number ways combat misinformation," Psaki .

"One accurate information truth data sharing information ' hard hear.

And meeting expectations people home desperate crisis .

" The newly sworn- press secretary comments a response a question dealing misinformation campaigns, false claim President Trump won 2020 election.

Some background: The Trump administration briefings health officials regularly spring coronavirus pandemic initially hold country world, briefings focused pandemic President Trump led awry.

Those regular briefings ended April Trump suggested injecting disinfectant a cure coronavirus.

  With reporting CNN Kevin Liptak Jason Hoffman  See : President Joe Biden call a foreign leader Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, White House press secretary Jen Psaki evening.

Psaki Biden plans call a number US allies starting Trudeau Friday.

The call, , largely focus US relationship Canada, Biden' executive order Keystone XL Pipeline.

  Earlier today, Trudeau disappointed Biden signing executive order revoking Keystone XL oil pipeline permit.

"While President commitment fight climate change, disappointed acknowledge President' decision fulfill election campaign promise Keystone XL," Trudeau statement.

No plans call Trump: Psaki pending plans President call President Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin.

She Biden decision immediately release note Trump left Oval Office indication a call works.

  The decision release letter " a reflection planning release letter unilaterally I indication a pending call President," Psaki told reporters Biden administration White House briefing.

  See : White House press secretary Jen Psaki held news briefing Biden administration asked serve role, President Joe Biden discussed importance bringing "truth transparency" briefing room.

"He asked ensure  communicating policies  Biden-Harris administration work  team day  behalf American people.

 There times   differently room.

 I , .

 That .

 That part democracy.

And rebuilding trust American people central  focus press office  White House.

Every single day," Psaki .

This White House press briefing Dec.

15, exception a statement press secretary Kayleigh McEnany Jan.

7, questions.

McEnany appeared briefing room podium approximately 40 times tenure, began April.

  Psaki "deep respect" role a free independent press.

Psaki Biden works American people, , .

She outline President' activities executive actions.

Watch news briefing Biden administration: White House chief usher Timothy Harleth fired Bidens, sources knowledge confirm CNN.

Harleth hired Melania Trump 2017 fill role chief usher.

Harleth White House Trump International Hotel DC, rooms manager.

Harleth place Angella Reid, hired Obama administration.

  Chief ushers stay multiple administrations, Harleth' firing a surprise sources White House.

CNN reached lady office comment.

The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden' Cabinet nominee Wednesday evening, voting approve pick director national intelligence Biden' day office.

The vote 84 10.

Haines' day- confirmation doubt Wednesday, Republican Sen.

Tom Cotton Arkansas objected confirmation received a written response clarify answers Tuesday confirmation hearing.

Once Cotton received response, floor lifted hold.

Haines woman serve director national intelligence, intelligence community repeatedly disparaged sidelined President Trump years office.

  Haines' confirmation continues a Senate precedent confirming Cabinet nominees day a President sworn , Biden nominees predecessors.

The Senate confirmed Trump' day, Presidents Barack Obama George W.

Biden struggle get additional nominees confirmed quickly, confirmations  stalled Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer cut a deal a resolution outlining share power Senate, GOP Democratic senators Wednesday.

In addition Haines, Janet Yellen Treasury Department nominee get a quick vote Senate, agreement hold votes nominations.

It remains nominees considered.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki holding Biden administration press briefing.

President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris -female White House senior communications team.

Psaki, a CNN political commentator, a State Department spokesperson Obama administration, previously served deputy White House communications director deputy White House press secretary.

She worked presidential campaigns, including traveling press secretary 2008 Obama-Biden campaign traveling press secretary senior adviser 2012 campaign, deputy press secretary John Kerry 2004 presidential campaign.

Kate Bedingfield, served deputy campaign manager communications director campaign, White House communications director.

Here a events : 8:48 p.

ET: Biden Harris deliver remarks "Celebrating America" inaugural program.

9:55 p.

ET: Biden lady Jill Biden White House Blue Room balcony.

While obvious , President Joe Biden work rooms White House, Bidens plan spend night office White House residence, official tells CNN.

There questions long clean residence, vastly protocols surrounding Trump Biden administrations deal coronavirus apparent hotspot White House months.

But official tonight, White House professional staff – crews – cleaned building Bidens spend tonight residence.

A group Democrats Republicans meet Director National Economic Council Brian Deese upcoming days a foster a conversation working aisle President Joe Biden' legislative economic goals, a source familiar meeting told CNN.

The exact day conversation finalized.

  The group members includes Republican Sens.

Mitt Romney Lisa Murkowski Democratic Sens.

Joe Manchin Mark Warner.

Manchin, West Virginia, hinted earlier today a bipartisan group lawmakers meet White House officials weekend.

  The specific number members reported punchbowl.

President Joe Biden concerns top officials Cabinet confirmed Senate.

"No I' concerned," Biden asked situation event State Dining Room.

"I' confident move quickly," .

Biden entered office Cabinet officials confirmed Senate, forcing administration acting agency heads.

Five Biden Cabinet nominees participated Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday.

They .

Janet Yellen, Biden pick lead Treasury Department Avril Haines, Biden choice lead Office Director National Intelligence Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary designate Department Homeland Security Antony Blinken lead State Department Retired Army Gen.

Lloyd Austin Secretary Defense Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "disappointed" President Joe Biden sign executive order revoking Keystone XL oil pipeline permit.

  "Earlier today, Joe Biden sworn 46th president United States America.

While President commitment fight climate change, disappointed acknowledge President' decision fulfil election campaign promise Keystone XL," Trudeau a statement today.

"I spoke President Biden project November, Ambassador Hillman government case high-level officials incoming administration.

" Trudeau added: "Workers Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada support.

Canada single-largest supplier energy United States, contributing U.

energy security economic competitiveness, supporting thousands jobs sides border.

" Some context: Keystone XL a political football climate activists oil industry.

The planned pipeline carry oil tar sands Canada United States.

President Joe Biden swore presidential appointees White House a virtual ceremony.

"We team," Biden told appointees.

"We obligation, a great privilege.

Very times  individual get   fundamentally positively impact people lives,   world.

" Biden told administration staffers working forcing change.

"We a chance change .

That reason I involved politics," .

"I .

So feel .

" Biden told team "engaged working decent government world" counting "restore soul country.

" "People  work , work  people.

 I work people.

 They pay salary.

 They pay salary.

 They put faith .

 I put faith .

 And obligation," Biden continued.

Biden ticked upcoming challenges, calling efforts distribute coronavirus vaccine "consequential" logistical challenge US history.

He Americans "blinders" lowered systemic racism, cited specifically death George Floyd racial justice needed America.

Biden US " meet existential threat" climate change, cited a conversation Chinese President Xi Jinping definition country single word: "possibility.

" The President signed executive actions a bit , including order requiring masks federal property, meant ensure racial equality rejoining Paris climate accord.

Here a events : 7 p.

ET: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds press briefing.

8:48 p.

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ET: Biden Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks "Celebrating America" inaugural program.

ET: Biden lady White House Blue Room balcony.

Watch moment: President Joe Biden warned staff members terminate trashing .

Making explicit wanted break toxic environment pervaded West Wing previous administration, Biden wanted staff governed collegiality respect.

"If ' working I hear treating colleague disrespect, talking , I fire spot," Biden State Dining Room a ceremony swearing- officials.

He wanted staff treat decency, " missing a big years.

" Earlier ceremony, Biden wanted staff treat "dignity.

" "History measures fellow Americans… decent, honorable smart interests," .

Just moments President Joe Biden signed executive order, beginning process -engaging World Health Organization, CNN Dr.

Sanjay Gupta " important step" " global vaccination effort.

" "One reminded infection world infection world," Gupta told CNN Erin Burnett.

"So idea a part a program helps support vaccination efforts -income countries important.

 The goal get 2 billion vaccines -income countries year.

" More context: The Trump administration notice withdrawal WHO supposed effect July 6, 2021.

President Joe Biden completed signing 15 executive actions agency actions, administration official tells CNN.

What : Biden signed order requiring masks federal property, meant ensure racial equality rejoining Paris climate accord.

Biden signed executive orders meant early signs priorities start effort erase predecessor agenda.

Tom Cotton, a Republican Arkansas, dropped hold Avril Haines director national intelligence, announcing floor answered outstanding questions.

"I ready vote nomination," Cotton .

Democratic GOP senators expect confirmed tonight a big bipartisan vote.

President Joe Biden nominees Inauguration Day; President Trump , President Barack Obama George W.

Bush .

Hours sworn , President Joe Biden notice United Nations US reenter Paris climate accord, landmark international agreement signed 2015 limit global warming, a sign Biden urgency address climate crisis.

The US abandoned agreement late year President Trump orders.

Trump spent time office weakening country bedrock climate environmental guardrails.

Experts rejoining Paris a significant step Biden administration reverse climate policies years.

Now hard work: As takes reins executive branch, challenges Biden faces rival confronted 45 predecessors — --control pandemic, a sputtering economy threat -wing extremist violence stoked viral misinformation.

Biden action Paris sends a strong message US prepared cooperate fight climate change seek reclaim leadership role held, experts .

Under agreement, countries expected enhance commitments curb greenhouse gas emissions years.

In 30 days, US agreement.

From , experts expect pressure Biden administration ratchet .

  President Joe Biden, camera, signed executive orders Wednesday meant early signs priorities start effort erase predecessor agenda.

"This engagements ' ," Biden told reporters, appearing time Oval Office.

"I thought state nation today ' time waste.

Get work immediately.

" Biden signed order requiring masks federal property, meant ensure racial equality rejoining Paris climate accord.

Biden days office.

"As earlier ' signing a number executive orders days week," .

"Some executive actions I' signing today change Covid crisis combat climate change ways haven' ," .

He called moves "starting points" fulfilled promises campaign.

"I ' bold vital time start today," .

"There' a long .

These executive actions," .

"But ' legislation a lot ' .

" CNN reported Biden plans 17 executive actions hours office, moving faster aggressively dismantle predecessor legacy modern president.

Mitch McConnell spoke Senate floor time Senate minority leader 117th Congress.

McConnell praised President Joe Biden speech today, specifically emphasizing  call unity finding common ground.

"We swore 46th President 49th Vice President United States.

President Biden Vice President Harris alumni US Senate, ' chamber.

They terms challenges opportunities .

And praise nation backs, President Biden unity major inaugural address," McConnell .

He congratulated Harris historic role.

"This groundbreaking achievement elicits national pride, transcends politics.

All citizens applaud fact -word phrase Madam vice president a part American lexicon," McConnell .

As leaving Capitol presiding Senate, Vice President Kamala Harris  asked felt chair -president Senate.

  "So , good.

Working day," , calling feeling "amazing.

" Earlier today, Harris swore senators: Georgia' Jon Ossoff Raphael Warnock, Harris' replacement California, Alex Padilla.

With swearing- Democratic senators, party breakdown Senate 50-50.

Harris wields power Senate crucial tie-breaking vote.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer speech Senate floor "full hope" Democratic majority President Joe Biden White House.

"We turned page a chapter history democracy I full hope," .

He Senate plans busy work Democratic colleagues.

  "And Republican colleagues, a Democratic majority strive important work bipartisan.

The Senate works work .

We choice.

The challenges face great.

The divisions country real.

We choice work day reward faith American people .

So ," Schumer .

President Joe Biden predecessor left a " generous letter" departing office.

Speaking Resolute Desk, Biden reveal contents letter respect President Donald Trump.

"The President wrote a generous letter," Biden .

"Because private I talk I talk .

" President Joe Biden told reporters signing "bold" executive actions appearance Oval Office.

"There' time start today," Biden told reporters.

He actions meant promises American people.

"We' legislation a lot ," Biden .

Biden plans 17 executive actions hours office, moving faster aggressively dismantle predecessor legacy modern president.

Biden sign a flurry executive orders, memoranda directives agencies, making moves address  coronavirus pandemic  undo Donald Trump signature policies.

Watch moment: As President Joe Biden begins day office, a group House Democrats announced lead effort pass Biden' immigration bill Capitol Hill.

  In a narrowly-held Senate, climb immigration steep Republicans moved issue 2013 bipartisan bill.

Still, sign coordinated approach Biden administration Democratic allies hill push agenda .

  Reps.

Joaquin Castro, Raul Ruiz, Linda Sánchez spoke House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tuesday legislation, a source familiar meeting.

Biden' bill, titled US Citizenship Act 2021, addresses millions undocumented immigrants living US, boosts border technology, targets root migration, incoming White House officials.

More details: The bill pathway citizenship farmworkers, recipients Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals policy, Temporary Protected Status holders.

It sketches a plan undocumented immigrants eventually apply green cards pass background checks pay taxes.

The band "New Radicals" reunited time 22 years perform a song a personal connection President-elect Joe Biden' family virtual inaugural parade.

The group performed 1998 hit "You Get What You Give" part virtual "Parade Across America," a song a favorite Biden' late son, Beau Biden.

"When heard song 'You Get What You Give' a Biden family anthem, pledged Joe won get play song memory honor President' patriot son Beau prayer Joe bring country ," Gregg Alexander, frontman New Radicals.

In eulogy Beau Biden 2015, Ashley Biden, President-elect' daughter, tune a "theme song" Beau, played battling brain cancer.

"In retrospect, I Beau played song mornings – , ," .

"To remember give sadness consume , consume .

" Doug Emhoff, gentleman, song walk- song presidential campaign.

There work White House prepares tenants.

In small window time Donald Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue departure, President Joe Biden arrival, staffers feverishly preparing a family.

"They [ Bidens] spend night   a deep clean worthy a pandemic," reported CNN Kate Bennett ground Washington, DC.

Meanwhile, political work , Biden worry clothes food stomach, details handled .

"The fridge stocked   favorite foods," noted Bennett, adding " closets filled  clothes .

home.

" Jon Ossoff, age 33, youngest senator chamber, youngest Democrat serve Senate President Joe Biden, sworn chamber age 30 1973.

Ossoff history Jewish senator representing Georgia.

The senator sworn moments Vice President Kamala Harris Georgia counterpart, Raphael Warnock, Harris' replacement California, Alex Padilla.

Kamala Harris Senate floor time vice president swearing senators: Georgia' Jon Ossoff Raphael Warnock, Harris' replacement California, Alex Padilla.

The swearing- senators groundbreaking.

Warnock Ossoff Black Jewish senators, , representing Georgia, Padilla California Latino senator.

Ossoff, 33, youngest senator chamber, youngest Democrat serve Senate President Joe Biden, sworn chamber age 30 1973.

Remember: After Warnock, Ossoff Padilla sworn , party breakdown Senate 50-50.

Democratic Sen.

Chuck Schumer New Yorker Jewish lawmaker Senate majority leader.

Harris wield power Senate crucial tie-breaking vote, helping Biden administration confirm appointments giving Democrats gavels committees charge holding oversight hearings crafting -reaching legislation.

See moment: Vice President Kamala Harris returned Capitol swear senators Wednesday: Georgia Jon Ossoff Raphael Warnock, California Alex Padilla.

  President Joe Biden Oval Office time sworn , a White House officials tells CNN.

  A White House official told CNN President Trump left departure note Biden Resolute Desk Oval Office, place Barack Obama left .

  Vice President Kamala Harris left White House grounds headed Capitol, expected swear Democratic senators.

Those senators Georgia' Jon Ossoff Raphael Warnock, Harris' replacement California, Alex Padilla.

The Senate convened 4:30 p.

ET today.

One President Biden sits Oval Office time today a letter left predecessor.

A White House official tells CNN President Trump left departure note Biden Resolute Desk, place Barack Obama left .

  Many President Joe Biden Cabinet nominees stalled Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer cut a deal a resolution outlining share power Senate, GOP Democratic senators Wednesday.

That power-sharing agreement Democratic Republican senators sit committees formally Democrats assume chairmanships key committees.

Without agreement, committee ratios Congress, Republicans maintained control Senate, continue.

And means Biden cooperation Republicans committee consideration, wait McConnell Schumer reach agreement resolution.

 "Committees, I , stalled agreed ," Sen.

Roy Blunt, a member Senate GOP leadership, told CNN.

Some context: That raises stakes talks McConnell Schumer, hit a snag Tuesday GOP leader demanded Schumer table possibility Democrats gut filibuster, potent stall tactic derail legislation absent 60 votes.

Many Democrats called filibuster rules reduce threshold 51 votes, Schumer lacks support caucus invoke -called nuclear option change rules.

Nevertheless, McConnell asked Schumer assurances filibuster spared, Schumer .

Schumer called Senate rules mirror 2001 agreement chamber initially split 50-50, sides holding equal number seats committees tied votes legislation nominations straight floor.

The nominees get confirmed quickly Janet Yellen Treasury Department Avril Haines director national intelligence, agreement hold votes nominations.

Watching Kamala Harris enter White House grounds nation female, Black South Asian vice president resonate globe, CNN Bakari Sellers afternoon.

  "For Black girls world, today means watch walk swag, watch walk dignity,  hear [reporters] Madam vice president, means ," , Harris Pennsylvania Avenue  White House grounds family.

  "Today stands shoulders Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, .

Shirley Chisholm .

stands shoulders Hillary Clinton shattered glass ceilings vote support , story watching," continued Sellers.

  "Today awesome day," added.

"I hope I wife sitting home watching girls balling history Kamala Devi Harris.

"  Watch moment: President Joe Biden White House Vice President Kamala Harris Eisenhower Executive Office Building sworn earlier today US Capitol.

They visited Arlington National Cemetery joined Presidents Barack Obama, George W.

Bush Bill Clinton a wreath-laying ceremony Tomb Unknown Soldier.

A virtual "Parade Across America" happening .

According a Presidential Inaugural Committee news release, parade include "diverse, dynamic performances communities 56 states territories, celebrate America' heroes, highlight diversity, heritage, resilience country.

" Here a events : 5:15 p.

ET: Biden signs executive orders presidential actions.

5:45 p.

ET: Biden swears presidential appointees a virtual ceremony.

Read today events .

Queen Elizabeth a private congratulatory message inauguration President Biden, a royal source Wednesday.

  The letter' content disclosed.

It normal Queen congratulate a fellow head state inauguration.

US stocks ended -time highs Wednesday.

The inauguration President Joe Biden expectations government stimulus, addition a successful earnings season, pushed market higher.

Here stocks closed: The Dow closed 0.

8%, 258 points.

The S&P 500 rose 1.

The Nasdaq Composite climbed 2%.

Remember: As stocks settle trading day, levels change slightly.

Kamala Harris entered Eisenhower Executive Office Building time vice president walking a parade route White House grounds family.

Harris history today, female, Black South Asian US vice president.

As walked White House grounds family, told CNN Jim Sciutto "walking work.

" What : Harris expected swear Democratic senators tomorrow afternoon sworn Vice President, aides familiar matter CNN.

  Those Georgia' Jon Ossoff Raphael Warnock, Harris' replacement California, Alex Padilla.

The Senate convene 4:30 p.

Watch moment: President Joe Biden called today a "national day unity," a White House proclamation outlining similar themes inaugural address.

  "Today, celebrate triumph democracy election Americans voting  nation history, people  heard heeded," Biden proclamation.

The President added: "We a moment great peril promise nation.

 A --a-century deadly pandemic.

 A historic  deepening economic crisis.

 Calls racial justice 400 years making.

 A climate crisis force fury.

 We  feel rise political extremism domestic terrorism — unleashed days Capitol, citadel freedom, brewing long — confront  defeat.

" One nugget get lost Joe Biden oldest person assume office presidency year born (1942).

That Biden claim historical achievement: Biden Silent Generation president.

  Although generations  inexact science, Biden president born 1928 1945.

In words, born World War II young drafted army war .

   Indeed, Biden president born World War II 30 years.

Every president starting Bill Clinton a member Baby Boomer generation.

  Every president John F.

Kennedy George H.

Bush born 1901 1927 (.

Greatest Generation).

   Biden succeeded members Silent Generation (.

Michael Dukakis, Walter Mondale John McCain) failed .

  Vice President Kamala Harris emerged vehicle, minutes President Joe Biden, walking family White House grounds, time vice president.

"This a rite passage vice president continuing   historically greets   afternoon evening  vice president United States," White House correspondent Kate Bennett.

Watch moment: Former host "Daily Show" comedian Jon Stewart kicked President Joe Biden inaugural committee "virtual parade America.

" "This year create a style parade allowing Americans states  US Territories ability  participate safely  hometowns," Stewart .

Stewart introduced Dr.

Jason Campbell, Oregon, representing frontline workers battling Covid-19 pandemic.

Campbell " dancing TikTok doc.

" "This incredibly special   President Biden  elected Vice President Harris  African American, Indian woman,  incredibly special, I I treasure, family treasures,   proud ," Campbell .

The inaugural committee "virtual parade America,"  feature performances communities country.

" Watch Jon Stewart kick "virtual parade America": Joe Biden walked White House grounds time President.

He greeted military members a band lady Jill Biden side.

The band played "Hail Chief" "God Bless America" couple looked .

See moment: President Joe Biden a moment jog a press area, walking White House, fist bumped a member press, CNN Brianna Keilar, standing nearby.

"Keep ," Biden , reported.

Watch moment: President Joe Biden exited Beast, presidential vehicle, walked White House, lady Jill Biden family.

Biden briefly stopped greet DC Mayor Muriel Bowser sidelines.

Watch moment: The inaugural parade Pennsylvania Avenue honor President Joe Biden incoming administration largely a virtual .

  Biden Vice President Kamala Harris expected receive a presidential escort 15th Street White House including US Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard commander chief Guard Fife Drum Corps.

Every branch military represented presidential escort, inaugural committee.

The drumlines  University Delaware Howard University join event honor alma maters president vice president.

The inaugural committee hosting a "virtual parade America,"  feature performances communities country — virtual program Democratic National Convention, forced online summer efforts virus spreading.

According a Presidential Inaugural Committee news release, parade feature "diverse, dynamic performances communities 56 states territories, celebrate America' heroes, highlight diversity, heritage, resilience country.

" Here parade: 5:15 p.

President-elect Joe Biden Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' alma maters, University Delaware Howard University, represented inauguration schools' drumlines scheduled perform live Washington.

They escort Biden Harris 15th Street White House kick  "Parade Across America"  live performances.

" Joe Biden sworn today DC 46th president United States.

He sworn a 19th century family Bible Biden family 1893.

In address today, Biden spoke unity Jan.

6 US Capitol attack called Americans .

"Politics a raging fire destroying path," Biden .

"We .

America .

" "I a president Americans," Biden .

"I fight hard support .

" You read full address .

A lot analysis note President Joe Biden wanted job a long time.

After , run White House ended 1987.

  But ' important realize Biden' bid presidency looked destined fail a year .

  Biden fourth place Iowa caucuses a distant place New Hampshire primary.

You won' find president  poorly contests modern era.

 Then Nevada caucuses.

Numerous models Biden' shot winning Democratic nomination 10% 15% time period.

Biden, , persevered.

He won South Carolina primary rolled Super Tuesday.

  Soon , coronavirus pandemic full focus.

It remains No.

1 problem Biden administration tackle.

   Presidential historian Timothy Naftali reminded viewers significance Tomb Unknown soldier Arlington Cemetery, President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris joined presidents — Barack Obama, George W.

Bush Bill Clinton — a wreath-laying ceremony.

"100 years Inauguration Day, Congress decided unidentified soldier died World War I buried spot, 100 years, a sacred spot," Naftali.

"I imagine a poignant place presidents gather deliver a message, a visual message unity, a time anxiety, pain suffering country.

" Naftali moment served a reminder America military belongs people withstood attempts corrupt purpose previous years.

  "When history years written, story military generally lived highest principles tradition, pressure corrupted a powerful story," .

"I laying hands presidents President Biden occurring a national sacred spot beating heart military.

" Watch: Hillary Clinton, secretary state 2016 Democratic presidential nominee,  Joe Biden moment.

"I moment man ," Clinton .

Clinton "relieved grateful" attend inauguration.

  "I relieved grateful celebrate transfer power a peaceful , a hallmark country," Clinton .

"It meant a great deal Americans ceremony conducted platform a weeks marauders terrorists attempting stop democracy, lifted heart.

" Talking Biden leader moment, Clinton " brings a deep sense empathy, rising personal experiences.

But a clear part character listen people, people, lift people .

And I country a caring, compassionate, empathetic leader.

And Joe Biden .

" On Kamala Harris a historic vice president, Clinton "thrilled.

"  "But I delighted a friend .

I convinced a terrific partner Joe Biden , , put experience expertise work behalf American people.

I ," .

  Following inauguration ceremony earlier today, President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris visited Arlington National Cemetery joined Presidents Barack Obama, George W.

Here a events : 3:15 p.

ET: Biden, lady Jill Biden, Harris gentlemen Doug Emhoff receive a presidential escort White House  virtual "Parade Across America" set .

5:15 p.

It' secret President Joe Biden a creature Senate, significant policy pushes plan , notable team started laying groundwork bipartisan cooperation .

Sources economic team briefed lawmakers chambers, individual basis, days, attempt lay groundwork stimulus proposal.

  Biden' legislative affairs team packed respected Hill vets – Shuwanza Goff House side Reema Dodin Senate side – play a huge role , , accomplished coming weeks months legislation.

  What watch: Pay attention executive actions today days.

But mistake – Biden' team laying groundwork a major legislative push, 've staffed a give a real opportunity get .

President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris joined presidents — Barack Obama, George W.

Bush Bill Clinton — a wreath-laying ceremony Tomb Unknown Soldier Arlington National Cemetery.

Former ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush Hillary Clinton event.

Watch moment: Before President Joe Biden reaches White House, members staff arrived West Wing beginning unpack.

Aides CNN arrived moments Biden sworn .

A hallway West Wing filled framed photographs Trump administration swiftly replaced gold-framed images Biden' speech Delaware Tuesday night' Covid-19 memorial National Mall, including photos President lady.

   Aides information technology department removing keyboards desk replacing a fresh, keyboard, monitors docking stations.

A cart full keyboards hallway upper press offices.

   In addition tech gear, desk a "personal desk starter kit" basic office supplies, a sheet emergency procedure protocols, names phone numbers offices.

   Plexiglass barricades installed desk a US Secret Service agent stationed West Wing.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris, wishing success facing big challenges , WAFA, Palestinian official news agency.

"We working peace stability region world," Abbas letter Biden, WAFA reported.

Abbas affirmed readiness "a comprehensive peace process achieve aspirations Palestinian people freedom independence.

" WAFA added.

The secure car President Joe Biden traveling today a double-digit plate: 46, honor Biden US 46th president.

Biden oath office Capitol earlier today.

He traveling Arlington National Cemetery a wreath-laying ceremony Tomb Unknown Solider.

President Joe Biden lady Jill Biden traveling Arlington National Cemetery a wreath-laying ceremony Tomb Unknown Soldier.

The Bidens joined Presidents Barack Obama, George W.

Bush Bill Clinton ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush Hillary Clinton.

Biden participated a pass review  East front Capitol members military inauguration ceremony review readiness military troops.

Pass reviews a military tradition reflects peaceful transfer power a commander--chief.

President Joe Biden, lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris husband Doug Emhoff participating a pass review  East front Capitol members military.

Biden, hosted Commander Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, review readiness military troops.

Every branch military represented event.

"Pass Reviews a long-standing military tradition reflect peaceful transfer power a Commander--Chief, President-elect, hosted Commander Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, review readiness military troops.

Every branch military represented event," inaugural committee .

Participants practice social distancing "vigorous health safety protocols place," committee.

Republican Rep.

Kevin McCarthy listened President Joe Biden inaugural address tension division country looked " .

" "We remember   ,   beginning.

 As leaders, judged   words, actions.

 So  , accomplish great  American people.

 And time  photo, remember beginning   job ," .

McCarthy presented President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris a photo inauguration ceremony.

"Our task leaders bind  nation wounds  dedicate values  Americans shared .

 With modern technology a  minutes , captured   pictures, history  making world .

 This picture serve a reminder task   ," .

Some background: Republican representatives McCarthy supportive plans oppose electoral college count object certifying President Biden win earlier month.

This a stark contrast position prominent Republicans — including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Wyoming Rep.

Liz Cheney House speaker, Paul Ryan – publicly privately raised major concerns effort doomed fail bound sow distrust sanctity US elections.

Congressional leaders presented newly inaugurated President Biden Vice President Harris gifts, a long standing tradition.

Roy Blunt presented Biden a painting African American painter Civil War, Robert S.

Duncanson, "Landscape Rainbow.

" Blunt noted lady Jill Biden helped pick piece.

Amy Klobuchar presented Biden Harris Lenox crystal vases.

The company based Pennsylvania, Biden home state.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Republican Sen.

Mitch McConnell presented President Vice President American flags.

McConnell a moment offer a encouraging remarks Biden Harris, noting a son daughter Senate, managed skip serving House altogether.

A humorous remark garnered laugh applause attendance.

"It honor privilege   present flags  nation flown  today event  Capitol," McConnell .

"The Star Spangled Banner  greatest symbol endurance   American idea.

 It flies building  triumphant days tragic .

 For factions  parties.

 And today, flag flew   colleagues inauguration  female Vice President United States  distinguished colleague, Madam Vice President,  accept flag  highest compliments  congratulations United States Senate," .

Pelosi presented Biden flag flown sworn .

"It  privilege extend flag flown moment,  early moment sworn   President United States.

" GOP Rep.

Kevin McCarthy, supported efforts challenge election outcome, Democratic Rep.

Steny Hoyer welcomed Biden Harris presented framed photographs swearing- ceremonies.

"Today, Vice President Harris  history America  celebrate .

 But, remember    beginning.

 As leaders, judged   words actions.

 So,  , accomplish great  American people  time  photo, remember beginning  job .

 Congratulations," McCarthy .

WATCH: Congressional leaders present 32-pound gifts Biden Harris French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris welcoming United States Paris climate agreement, a landmark agreement aimed protecting planet impacts climate crisis.

"We .

 We stronger face challenges time.

Stronger build future.

Stronger protect planet.

Welcome Paris Agreement," Macron .

"Best wishes significant day American people," message .

President Biden sign a slate executive actions Oval Office Wednesday, including rejoining Paris Agreement.

He sign a notice United Nations today.

The United States officially party agreement 30 days.

   Before leaving office, President Trump signed a memorandum extending US Secret Service protection months children, a senior US official.

  Typically protection applies children age 16 signing memorandum, US Secret Service provide protection children.

  President Biden sign documents President Room Capitol.

These documents singing: Inauguration Day Proclamation Nominations Cabinet Positions  Nominations -Cabinet Positions Following signing ceremony, Biden, hosted Commander Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, review readiness military troops East front Capitol.

Biden travel Arlington National Cemetery a wreath-laying ceremony Tomb Unknown Soldier.

The Bidens joined presidents Barack Obama, George W.

Many Republican lawmakers praising President Biden' speech handling transition – including GOP senators Biden advance agenda.

Mitt Romney told reporters Biden' speech " powerful," Sen.

Pat Toomey hailed Biden' call unity.

Lisa Murkowksi Biden' remarks " needed.

" Sen.

Shirley Hughes Books Nz

Susan Collins Biden "struck themes unity, a call stop viewing adversaries fellow Americans," stands "ready work (Biden) advance common goals.

" Collins Republican party "remains united principles transcend personalities.

" The whitehouse.

gov website updated reflect Joe Biden President.

It includes a Spanish language version White House' communications.

La Casa Blanca' Spanish language communications  dark 2017  Trump office.

Presidents Barack Obama George W.

Bush maintained a Spanish version White House website.

You view archived White House website US President Trump .

There obvious differences President Biden Vice President Harris (race gender), ' worth thinking terms political background.

  Biden waited moment.

He ran president 30 years .

He elected Senate 50 years .

  Harris' trek vice presidency shorter political life.

She elected attorney general California 10 years .

Harris Senate years .

  It' lopsided differences favor president terms electoral experience president vice president.

  Usually, presidents choose vice presidents experience (.

Trump Pence Obama Biden).

You Nixon/Agnew administration instance a president elected experience vice resident.

  It'll interesting dynamic plays time .

  President Joe Biden tweeted @POTUS account time inauguration ceremony, writing: "There time waste tackling crises face.

" He continued: "That today, I heading Oval Office get work delivering bold action relief American families.

" Vice President Kamala Harris control @VP account.

Vice President Harris husband Doug Emhoff escorting Vice President Mike Pence wife Karen Pence steps US Capitol inauguration ceremony.

The group spoke a bit laughing .

World leaders, politicians religious leaders congratulated newly inaugurated President Joe Biden Vice President Kamala Harris a series messages today.

Here : Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga "Congratulations President @JoeBiden Vice President @KamalaHarris inauguration.

Japan United States allies tied firmly bonds shared universal values.

" Chile President Sebastian Piñera "Today @JoeBiden takes office 46th U.

President.

His Administration mission healing soul country strengthening civic friendship.

The commitment democracy, freedom human rights recognizes borders.

I President Biden .

" Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador He wished President-elect Joe Biden  inauguration Wednesday.

 During daily briefing, Lopez Obrador coronavirus pandemic, economic recovery migration key areas bilateral relationship United States.

 "Those themes verry important: pandemic, economic recovery migration,"  .

 Lopez Obrador  Biden  steps settle immigration status Mexicans working US.

  Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan "I congratulate President @JoeBiden inauguration.

Look working @POTUS building a stronger Pak-US partnership trade & economic engagement, countering climate change, improving public health, combating corruption & promoting peace region & .

" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi In a series tweets, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered "warmest congratulations" Biden Harris.

Pope Francis The Vatican published Pope Francis' message President Joe Biden inauguration, extending "cordial good wishes assurance prayers Almighty God grant wisdom strength exercise high office.

" "Under leadership, American people continue draw strength lofty political, ethical religious values inspired nation founding.

At a time grave crises facing human family call farsighted united responses, I pray decisions guided a concern building a society marked authentic justice freedom, unfailing respect rights dignity person, poor, vulnerable voice," continues.

The message concludes: "I God, source wisdom truth, guide efforts foster understanding, reconciliation peace United States nations world order advance universal common good.

With sentiments, I willingly invoke family beloved American people abundance blessings.

" Amanda Gorman, nation - youth poet laureate, delivered a poem President Biden inauguration country strength.

Gorman halfway writing poem watched horror deadly siege US Capitol.

Typically, takes Gorman days craft a poem.

She finished immediately.

Watch full poem : The Jesuit priest presided private mass Wednesday Joe Biden' inauguration told CNN President-elect wanted attend service " ground follow.

"  Father Kevin O'Brien a friend Bidens acted a spiritual adviser years.

He presided private masses Biden' inaugurations vice president 2009 2013.

  O'Brien spoke Biden mass.

He Biden " day," , "I deeply wanted comfort rituals mass familiar a day .

To ground follow.

"  O'Brien  president Santa Clara University California, previously ran campus ministry Georgetown University.

  He noted Republican Democratic congressional leadership attendance Wednesday morning, felt a "sense commonality" mass " people faith.

"  O'Brien 100 people attendance, mass "intimate.

" He music service Biden' favorites, including music Irish violinist Patricia Treacy, opera singer Renee Fleming a gospel choir a church Washington, DC.

  He important part service remembering victims coronavirus pandemic.

 He closed mass a special blessing Biden Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, " God protection health, deep joy service.

"  O'Brien Bidens "wanted day a spirit prayer thanksgiving," noted "grounded parts lives faith.

"  "Joe Jill friends, I happy offer support faith a day .

It small offering support, offering encouragement faith, common," O'Brien .

   He stressed significance Biden Catholic hold office.

  "Sixty years today, John Kennedy mass Holy Trinity Church morning inauguration," O'Brien .

"And 60 years a President-elect mass day.

And , 60 years , .

"  Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas Stephen Breyer attend today' inauguration President Biden public health risks posed  Covid-19 pandemic, public information officer.

  Justices Alito, Thomas Breyer oldest members court, , 70, 72 82.

Chief Justice John Roberts Justice Sonia Sotomayor administered swearing ins President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris.

Sotomayor, suffers diabetes, extremely careful.

When appeared publicly Ruth Bader Ginsburg' memorial, wore a mask a face shield.

Some justices working chambers   pandemic, participating homes.

Justice Breyer, ,  speaking appearances zoom home In Boston.

  At time Ginsburg' memorial a closed-door Barrett, court extremely strict masks, sources.

This departs branches government.

The justices continued conduct oral arguments regular conferences phone.

  The inauguration President Biden Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped .

Now, inaugural parade — largely a virtual .

Biden Harris a presidential escort 15th Street White House including US Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard commander chief Guard Fife Drum Corps.

The drumlines University Delaware Howard University join event honor alma maters incoming president vice president.

The parade  hosted "Scandal" actor Tony Goldwyn feature comedian Jon Stewart, New Radicals DJ Cassidy "Pass Mic" performances Earth Wind & Fire, Nile Rodgers, Kathy Sledge, The Trans Chorus Los Angeles, The Washington Chorus The Triumph Baptist Church Choir.

Amanda Gorman, nation - youth poet laureate, delivered a message country resilience poem President Biden inauguration ceremony.

"Being American a pride  inherit.

 It step   repair ," Gorman .

"We march  , move , a country bruised  , benevolent bold, fierce free.

 We turned  interrupted intimidation  inaction  inertia future," continued.

Typically, Gorman, 22 years , takes days craft a poem.

She finished immediately.

"We rebuild, reconcile  recover," Gorman poem.

Some background: Gorman stranger grand stages.

She recited poetry  Library Congress, Boston Symphony Hall,  Empire State Building observation deck  country, performing luminaries Hillary Clinton, Al Gore Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Gorman started writing poems a child, terrifying perform due a speech impediment.

Biden  struggled a stutter, Gorman , inauguration poet Maya Angelou – delivered poetry reading Bill Clinton inauguration –  mute years  a child.

White House Twitter accounts transitioned Trump administration Biden administration, Twitter spokesperson Nick Pacilio.

  @Transition46 @WhiteHouse @PresElectBiden @POTUS @SenKamalaHarris @VP @FLOTUSBiden @FLOTUS @PressSecPsaki @PressSec And a account, @SecondGentleman, live  The Trump administration Twitter accounts publicly archived, Pacilio .

Those include @POTUS45, @WhiteHouse45, @VP45, @PressSec45, @FLOTUS45 @SecondLady45.

Joe Biden vowed president, commit transparent American people closing remarks.

"My fellow Americans, I close today I began,  sacred oath God   , I give word.

 I  level  ," inauguration address.

Biden promised defend America "public good.

" "I defend Constitution.

 I defend democracy.

 I defend America.

 And I give , ,   I service, thinking power,  possibilities.

 Not personal interest,   public good.

 And write  American story hope,  fear, unity, division.

 Of light, darkness.

 A story decency dignity, love healing, greatness  goodness," .

He ended a message Americans, met moment.

"May story  guides , story inspires stories ages answered call history.

We met moment, democracy hope, truth justice die watch thrived, America secured liberty home stood a beacon world.

That owe forebearers, generations follow.

With purpose resolve, turn tasks time, sustain faith, driven conviction devoted country love hearts," Biden .

Kamala Harris history female, Black South Asian vice president nation history.

By side, husband Doug Emhoff history, America gentleman.

Emoff official @SecondGentleman account starting today.

  Earlier week, tweeted role: "I a growing sense responsibility.

But I support — family, friends, .

Thank corner chapter.

"  Emhoff, a successful entertainment lawyer, married Harris 2014 serving attorney general California.

Harris stepmother Emhoff' *d*lt children, Cole Ella,  affectionately call "Momala.

" Emoff' support Harris career notable, Harris' run president.

  And Emoff stayed spotlight part, told GQ Magazine role: "I Second Gentleman, I .

"  Country music star Garth Brooks performed "Amazing Grace" President Joe Biden inaugural address.

Brooks called people attendance watching sing .

"I gonna sing   burst , people  home, people work,   united," Brooks .

President Joe Biden inaugural speech send a message rest world US.

"Here message   borders.

 America tested,   stronger .

We repair alliances  engage world  ," , vowing a change isolationist policies predecessor.

"We lead,   power,   power .

 We a strong trusted partner peace, progress  security," added.

Many European leaders tweeted congratulations administration expressed optimism working .

Newly minted President Joe Biden referenced current plight America inaugural address, noting country " repair, restore,  heal, build,   gain.

" As coronavirus American death toll surpassed 400,000 week, Biden noted " people nation history  challenged a time  challenging difficult   time .

" Speaking specifically Covid-19 pandemic, Biden referenced a "--a-century virus,  silently stalks country.

 It lives  year America lost  World War II.

" But tones pain strife, "millions jobs lost," exists a "cry racial justice  400 years making," Biden offered signs hope.

"To overcome challenges,  restore soul secure  future America, requires   words.

It requires elusive   a democracy: unity.

" Joe Biden  46th President United States.

He 15th vice president president.

  He , Richard Nixon, a gap serving vice president elected president.

Here a breakdown vice presidents president: 8 vice presidents elevated sitting president died.

  6 vice presidents elected presidency.

   1 vice president elevated sitting president resigned.

   Gerald R.

Ford person serve president vice president elected office.

  In inaugural speech President United States America, Joe Biden called a fresh start country experiences "historic moment crisis challenge.

" "For unity,  peace, bitterness fury.

 No progress, exhausting outrage.

 No nation, a state  chaos.

 This historic moment  crisis challenge, unity  path ," .

"Hear .

 See .

 Show respect .

" He discouraged culture "total war" policy-making manipulation facts.

"My fellow Americans,   .

 America  .

 And I America   ," .

Evoking Dr.

famous speech, "I a dream" women protesting a vote, Biden sounded optimistic note change.

"Today, mark swearing- woman  American history elected  national office, Vice President Kamala Harris.

 Don  change.

" During inaugural address, President Joe Biden asked Americans hold moment silence 400,000 people died coronavirus pandemic.

"In act President, I join   a moment silent prayer  remember lost  year pandemic," Biden .

"Those 400,000 fellow Americans — moms, dads, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, friends, neighbors coworkers.

 We honor  people nation   ," Biden continued.

Vice President Kamala Harris tweet @VP account moments , writing, "Ready serve.

" Twitter transferred @POTUS President Joe Biden.

Joe Biden pledged a "president Americans," including support campaign inauguration address.

"I fight  hard  support ," Biden .

Biden continued: "For supported  campaign, I humbled  faith .

 To support , .

 Hear move .

 Take a measure  heart.

 If disagree, .

 That democracy.

 That America.

 The dissent peaceably  guardrails  republic  nation greatest strength.

Yet hear .

 Disagreement lead  disunion.

 And I pledge .

 I a president  Americans.

 All Americans.

And I promise , I fight  hard  support .

" In inauguration speech, President Joe Biden recognized divisive times US history assured unity won .

"I forces divide   deep real.

 But I  .

 Our history a constant struggle American ideal created equal, harsh ugly reality racism, nativism, fear, demonization long torn ," Biden .

  He tough times US history — Civil War, Great Depression, world wars Sept.

11, 2001 attacks — " angels prevailed.

" Biden instance, Americans greater good.

"History, faith reason show  , unity," Biden .

President Biden, oath office, talked importance unifying country, " soul .

" "Today, January day,   soul : Bringing America , uniting  people, uniting nation," .

The President called Americans overcome extraordinary challenges face nation – idea mentioned campaign trail "To overcome challenges,  restore soul secure  future America requires   words  requires elusive   a democracy, unity," Biden .

"Uniting fight foes  face.

 Anger, resentment hatred, extremism, lawlessness, violence, disease, joblessness  hopelessness.

 With unity great , important ," added.

President Joe Biden offered a forewarning inaugural address Wednesday, describing nation weathering a "winter peril" a generational pandemic ailments.

"We'll press speed urgency," .

 "We  winter  peril  significant opportunities.

" Biden predicaments facing nation historic, Americans " a time challenging time .

" He coronavirus "silently stalks country" noted lives lost disease lost World War I.

President Joe Biden thanked predecessors " parties" inauguration remarks nation, including present.

"I predecessors  parties presence  today.

 I bottom   heart.

And I resilience  Constitution strength,  strength nation,   President Carter, I spoke night,   today,   salute lifetime  service," Biden .

He acknowledged power "sacred oath" presidents.

"I a sacred oath  patriots .

 The oath sworn Washington.

 But American story depends  ,   , .

On , people, seek a  perfect union.

 We good people," Biden .

After oath office, Joe Biden Inauguration Day a celebration democracy " people heard.

" "Today celebrate triumph,  a candidate, a  — democracy.

 The  people heard,   people  heeded.

 We learned  democracy precious.

 Democracy fragile.

 And hour, friends, democracy prevailed.

" As Joe Biden set officially President noon ET, called today "America day" speech US Capitol.

"This democracy day, a day  history hope, renewal  resolve," Biden .

  "America tested anew,  America risen  challenge," added.

He " democracy" celebrated today.

"The people heard people heeded," Biden .

Joe Biden oath office.

He sworn Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts.

At noon ET, Biden officially 46th president United States.

Jennifer Lopez performed "America Beautiful" Kamala Harris oath office.

Lopez quoted a portion Pledge Allegiance Spanish performance, ,"Una nació bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad justicia todos.

" Which English translates , "One nation God, indivisible, liberty justice .

" Watch performance: Kamala Harris oath office.

At noon ET, Harris officially female, Black South Asian vice president.

She sworn Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Lady Gaga performed US National Anthem US marine band, a golden mic.

She a golden dove-shaped broach pinned coat.

In remarks President-elect Joe Biden' inauguration ceremony, Republican Sen.

Roy Blunt referenced Jan.

6 attack US Capitol, "reminds a government  balance check ,   fragile resilient.

" Blunt called ceremony a moment unify United States attack.

  "This a moment  division.

 It a moment unification.

 A administration begins  brings a beginning.

 And , great national debate a determined democracy  continue essential  pursuit a perfect union  a future  Americans," added.

Democratic Minnesota Sen.

Amy Klobuchar welcomed attendees global viewers inauguration President-elect Joe Biden.

"This ceremony culmination  244 years a democracy," Klobuchar , adding, "It a moment leaders brought stage   people promise  faithful Constitution,  cherish defend .

" As snow flurries fell Capitol Hill, Klobuchar referenced stark contrast scene 14 days prior.

"Two weeks , angry violent mob staged  insurrection desecrated  temple democracy,  awakened  responsibilities Americans," stated, adding today " day  democracy picks , brushes dust   America :   a nation, God, indivisible, liberty  justice .

" See Klobuchar tweet: Sen.

Amy Klobuchar reflects significance today inauguration US Capitol wake a riot place weeks .

"This day  democracy picks , brushes dust   America ,   a nation God, indivisible, liberty  justice ," start ceremony.

She , country turns page, " torch democracy" instrument good.

"We pledge today   democracy granted  celebrate remarkable strength.

 We celebrate resilience,  grit," Klobuchar .

Watch moment: When Joe Biden sworn 46th president, ' expected 'll hand time ' oath office – Biden family Bible.

  The Bible inches thick, features a Celtic cross cover, Biden family 1893.

Biden Bible time oath vice president Senate swearings-, starting 1973.

The Bible swearing- Vice President 2009 2013.

In 2009, Biden' final oath Senate delayed Bible couldn' located, Wilmington News Journal reported.

Beau Biden, Biden' son died 2015, Bible sworn attorney general Delaware 2007.

"Every important date .

For , time I've sworn , date , ' inscribed Bible," Biden told Stephen Colbert December 2020.

"Our son, sworn attorney general, important dates family, .

And ' a family heirloom.

" President Donald Trump granted additional pardon final hours presidency.

"Today, President Donald J.

Trump granted a full pardon Albert J.

Pirro, Jr.

," deputy press secretary Judd Deere a statement pool.

  Pirro -husband Trump ally Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro.

He convicted conspiracy tax evasion charges improperly deducting $1.

2 million personal expenses business write-offs.

Kamala Harris set history female, Black South Asian vice president, oath color purple a nod Shirley Chisholm, African-American woman run president.

"Kamala Harris wearing purple,  pretty significant  .

When ran president,  colors  campaign purple yellow.

 That a nod Shirley Chisholm ran president  a black woman decades   inspired political career," CNN Abby Phillip reports.

Chisholm campaigned Democratic Party presidential nomination 1972.

Phillip added: "You Kamala Harris nodding  major moment American history women, people color,  sorority sisters Alpha Kappa Alpha, incorporated.

" Kamala Harris expected oath office today Bibles; previously belonged a neighbor family friend Harris', Regina Shelton, belonged Thurgood Marshall, African American serve Supreme Court, a Harris aide.

She sworn Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Harris Shelton a mother .

She sister Maya visited Shelton house sch**l mother, late Shyamala Gopalan, work a breast cancer researcher.

Harris Shelton Bible oath office attorney general California a United States senator.

"In office fight, I carry Mrs.

Shelton ," Harris wrote op-ed Bustle Shelton titled, "Without This Woman, I Wouldn Be The Senator I Am Today.

" Harris Marshall inspirations legal career a "childhood hero .

" The vice president-elect a video posted Twitter July, "Thurgood Marshall work .

main reasons I wanted a lawyer.

Thurgood a fighter, a boxer courtroom.

" Harris history female, Black South Asian vice president, sworn Hispanic female justice US Supreme Court history, Sonia Sotomayor.

President-elect Joe Biden introduced inauguration US Capitol set sworn 46th President United States.

He Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton George W.

Bush, Vice President Mike Pence Supreme Court justices event.

Chief Justice John Roberts swear- Biden.

Biden fist-bumped Obama passed president.

Watch moment: Commercial flights Washington Reagan National Airport halted President-Elect Joe Biden takes oath office, Federal Aviation Administration.

   The FAA instituted a ground stop 10:30 a.

ET 12:15 p.

ET inauguration, FAA data.

The agency issued a bulletin pilots.

  Flights bound Washington held origin airport, FAA .

   Aviation security a concern leading Inauguration Day, -secure airspace Washington, DC, secure today.

 Flights aren' commercial, police, military a 30-mile ring district.

In days Jan.

6 attack Capitol, videos social media showed passengers harassing flight crews fellow travelers.

The FAA enact a -tolerance policy unruly -flight behavior passengers issue fines $35,000.

  President Trump eye inauguration proceedings Palm Beach, a person board flight tells CNN.

  The Trumps walked Air Force One shortly Vice President Mike Pence walked ceremony US Capitol, Joe Biden sworn .

  Vice President-elect Kamala Harris introduced inauguration ceremony.

She escorted Capitol Police office Eugene Goodman, hailed a hero  video emerged guiding violent mob Senate chamber Capitol riot.

Harris seat husband, Doug Emhoff.

Harris oath office, female, Black South Asian vice president.

Watch moment: Kamala Harris history   woman, woman color, Black person South Asian Vice President.

In addition, Harris sworn Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Hispanic Justice court' history.

Sotomayor nominated Supreme Court President Barack Obama 2009.

Like Harris, Sotomayor broke barriers career.

She female justice US Supreme Court history, Hispanic person appointed federal bench New York.

Harris honored Sotomayor 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month tweet: Vice President Mike Pence arrives inauguration ceremony.

President Trump .

He outgoing president  skip replacement inauguration 150 years.

Watch moment: President Trump lady landed Florida.

  Trump a short farewell ceremony Joint Base Andrews earlier morning.

In , unscripted remarks, promised " fight" wished incoming Biden administration "great luck.

" "You amazing people.

 This a great, great country.

 It greatest honor  privilege  President," Trump a crowd family staff.

   Trump   Florida President-elect Joe Biden Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sworn noon, point longer president.

Vice President Mike Pence left a note Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

This expected happen.

Harris Pence spoke phone week.

President Trump wrote a note President-elect Joe Biden.

A source a "personal note" continues theme farewell address, praying success country administration care country.

The Supreme Court justices introduced inauguration ceremony US Capitol.

Chief Justice John Roberts swear Joe Biden 46th President United States.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor swear Kamala Harris Vice President.

Watch moment: Former President Bill Clinton 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton introduced inauguration ceremony US Capitol.

Moments , Former President George W.

Bush lady Laura Bush announced.

Former President Barack Obama lady Michelle Obama Capitol event.

Former President Jimmy Carter, oldest living President, expected attend today ceremony.

President Trump left White House earlier morning attend Biden inauguration.

Watch moment: Moments arriving US Capitol inauguration, Joe Biden account a tweet a message wife, -- lady Jill Biden.

The tweet : "I love , Jilly, I couldn' grateful journey .

" It included a short video Bidens holding hands arrived ceremony.

Senate leaders announced US Capitol, senators seats inauguration Joe Biden.

A band playing lawmakers VIPs seats Capitol.

Usually, crowds supporters gathered National Mall, today — due coronavirus security concerns — Mall filled American flags .

Biden set oath office noon ET, officially 46th president US.

One biggest challenges facing organizers year' inauguration conduct ceremony safely ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced mid-December "vigorous health safety protocols" implemented prevent spread virus.

Traditional events "reimagined," virtual inaugural parade, canceled altogether, Capitol Hill luncheon.

The inaugural committee urged public refrain traveling Washington, DC ceremony participate inaugural activities home Here additional ways inauguration changed due coronavirus pandemic: Limited attendance:  In-person attendance drastically cut year compared previous inaugurations, Joint Congressional Committee Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) announced mid-December.

Normally, 200,000 tickets distributed official ceremonies US Capitol, year attendance limited.

For , members Congress receive a ticket guest, National Mall closed public.

  Health safety protocols:  Inaugural events place person incorporate public health measures protect participants virus.

For , official swearing- ceremony include "vigorous health safety protocols protect public health, including face-coverings, social distancing, ," inaugural committee' website.

"Reimagined" canceled events:  A massive public art display, called "Field Flags," set National Mall, approximately 191,500 U.

flags 56 pillars light represent Americans ' attend inauguration person.

The traditional inaugural parade virtual year due pandemic, PIC announced.

The "reimagined parade" feature televised performances communities 56 states territories, celebrity guest appearances.

In lieu -person celebrations, Biden team produce a 90-minute special program, titled "Celebrating America," evening inauguration.

Biden Harris expected give remarks program, highlight frontline workers, teachers health care workers feature musical performances.

  The Capitol Hill luncheon canceled year due ongoing coronavirus pandemic, JCCIC announced late December, decision consultation PIC.

In inaugurations, luncheon Capitol Hill traditionally included congressional leaders invited guests featured foods home states president vice president.

President-elect Joe Biden arrived US Capitol wife, Jill Biden.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris husband Doug Emhoff climbing steps US Capitol Biden.

Harris Biden scheduled oaths office shortly.

Watch moment: President Trump departing speakers blaring Frank Sinatra President-elect Biden sat quietly church a pretty decent metaphor outgoing incoming presidents.

  I' sunk loud Trump quieter years.

  Trump dominated media .

It helped propel   2016 GOP nomination.

And ultimately, led  downfall.

  Even late hour Trump' presidency, people searching Trump Biden  Google.

  Biden won' Twitter waking moment.

(I guess Trump isn' anymore, .

)  It' won' action Biden: In fact, a clear agenda.

 Rather, set moments action a lot talking - Biden.

  Vice President-elect Kamala Harris escorted inauguration ceremony Eugene Goodman, Capitol Police officer face resistance rioters stormed Capitol weeks today.

A Biden aide confirms CNN Goodman escort Harris role acting deputy House sergeant arms.

President-elect Joe Biden motorcade arrived US Capitol inauguration.

Congressional leaders expected greet entrance Capitol building.

Biden expected oath office building noon ET.

See President-Elect Biden arrive Capitol inauguration: Vice President Mike Pence arrived US Capitol President-elect Joe Biden inauguration.

President Trump attending.

He gave a farewell address earlier day boarding Air Force One heading Florida.

See moment Pence arrives Capitol inauguration: The uncle Kamala Harris sister, Shyamala Gopalan, "immensely proud" daughter, hours inauguration Vice President.

Speaking CNN New Delhi, Gopalan Balachandran sister warned Kamala Harris: "You' a white WASP, 'll face discrimination States.

Be strong, fight .

" Balachandran reflected Kamala Harris' achievements, realized a remarkable achievement sister raise vice president attorney general, discrimination faced a single woman India living US 60s.

Balachandran frequent family communication Harris family zoom calls don' talk job.

 "She asks ' ," .

Hear interview CNN: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell arrived Secretary Transportation Elaine Chao, wife, Capitol Joe Biden inauguration.

Chao resigned position Trump cabinet Capitol riot.

Other congressional members, including Sens.

Chuck Schumer, Amy Klobuchar, Ted Cruz, .

See Mitch McConnell arrive Capitol inauguration: A Supreme Court public information officer tells CNN a bomb threat called court, building evacuated.

The Supreme Court building sits street US Capitol, President-elect Joe Biden oath office noon ET.

Correction: This post updated reflect a bomb threat called court, evacuated.

A senior adviser Biden President-elect small tweaks inaugural address .

Biden working speech weeks team, including speech writer Vinay Reddy senior adviser Mike Donilon, played a major role crafting Bidens messaging years.

  Biden a meticulous preparer speeches big small minute.

We've heard President-elect talk marks speeches pacing.

  Sen.

Chris Coons, Bidens closest allies Capitol Hill, told CNN expects speech optimism notes challenges country overcome challenges "Congress partnership meet real American people.

" Members Congress started arrive Capitol Inauguration.

Democratic Rep.

Eric Swalwell told reporters " disappointing time country' history a peaceful transfer power," added today a day "renewal.

" Democratic Rep.

Karen Bass , today control Covid-19 pandemic " personally , divisiveness racism, narcissism, I a terrible years, .

Our country ripped .

I January 6.

And today means personally nation heal .

" Bass, attend Trump' inauguration, today a historic day watch Kamala Harris sworn woman Black South Asian woman sworn office.

"It' a day America" Rep.

Juan Vargas, a Democrat California, .

  Asked enhanced security event, Vargas shared conversations members National Guard excited event.

"We met Guardsmen fantastic," Vargas .

"They' excited .

" "It uplifting a I expect.

" Republican Sens.

Ted Cruz Mitch McConnell arriving Capitol event.

Former President Barack Obama lady Michelle Obama arrived US Capitol Joe Biden inauguration.

Their arrival President Bill Clinton 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton shortly .

See Obamas Clintons arrive inauguration: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary International Monetary Policy Treasury, Andy Baukol, acting treasury secretary President-elect Biden' designated nominee, Janet Yellen, confirmed, a Biden transition official.

Baukol a long-time career civil servant running point Treasury transition process.

  Senate Democrats pressing Yellen confirmed tomorrow, require 100 senators consent expedited timeline.

  A traditional highlight inauguration sea supporters incoming president flood national mall country.

  In keeping trend transition power , tradition massively .

  Because concerns related coronavirus increased security Jan.

6 Capitol riot, public barred watching inauguration mall.

  There intense security perimeter wraps entire mall entrance credentialed journalists staff allowed .

  In place people, inauguration committee 200,000 flags representing 56 American states territories.

  The flags lit brilliantly give impression mall packed, reality people .

  The goal optics event impressive millions people watching home ' .

  One added wrinkle presentation: Forecasters calling 40 mph+ winds ceremony — means flags flapping.

CNN Ryan Nobles reports National Mall: Former President Barack Obama tweeted President-elect Joe Biden hours set oath office, offering congratulations.

"This time," Obama wrote.

Read tweet: CNN Arlette Saenz reports: Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen resigning today, a tenure marked didn' happen, including special counsels appointed pressure White House.

The Justice Department Rosen leaving office noon today, making unusual arrangement start Joe Biden administration.

  In monthlong tenure acting attorney general, Rosen withstood pressure Trump, personally White House officials pushed repeatedly DOJ appoint a special counsels investigate matters President wanted, a person briefed matter .

  Later today, Monty Wilkinson, a career DOJ lawyer Eric Holder deputy chief staff, expected acting attorney general Biden pick, Merrick Garland, confirmed, people briefed matter .

Wilkinson deputy assistant attorney general human resources administration.

For a hours, Biden signs executive order appointing Wilkinson, John Demers, assistant attorney general national security division, serve acting attorney general.

  With Rosen leaving, Demers acting attorney general.

But Biden relying a Trump-era legal opinion installed Matt Whitaker acting attorney general Trump fired Jeff Sessions.

Democrats questioned legality appointment, Biden precedent appoint Wilkinson acting attorney general.

  Demers stay a time Biden.

Under US law, a Senate-confirmed official serve attorney general times handle sensitive national security matters.

US stocks opened higher Wednesday inauguration President-elect Joe Biden underway Washington.

  President Trump leaves office a stock market record highs.

That , market performance Trump administration fell short previous presidents.

Here opened: The Dow opened 0.

3%, 86 points, higher.

The S&P 500 rose 0.

The Nasdaq Composite opened 1% higher.

This sunny Inauguration Day President Bill Clinton sworn term – decades .

It a chilly, blustery day Washington today, windiest inaugurations record expected.

Forecast Noon calls a temperature 45 degrees, partly sunny skies, possibility a passing flurries.

Gusty winds 35 40 mph expected ceremony, create a wind chill 35 40 degrees Here a weather inaugurations: Donald Trump 2017 inauguration: Temperature 48 degrees noon.

Cloudy.

Sprinkles swearing ceremony; light rain start parade.

South winds 5 mph.

Barack Obama 2013 inauguration: Cloudy.

South wind 7 mph.

Temperature 45 degrees noon.

Obama 2009 inauguration: Filtered sun cirrus clouds.

Breezy winds gusting 20 25 mph.

Temperature 28 degrees noon wind chill values mid teens.

George W.

Bush 2005 inauguration: Mostly cloudy skies a temperature 35 degrees noon.

Around 1 snow ground.

Bush 2001 inauguration: A cool dreary day, rain fog -- visibility 2 miles, a temperature 36 degrees noon.

Bill Clinton 1997 inauguration: Temperature 34 degrees noon cloudy skies.

Clinton 1993 inauguration: Sunny pleasant a noon high 40 degrees.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wearing Christopher John Rogers Sergio Hudson, a Harris aide.

  Christopher a young Black designer, Baton Rouge, lives New York City.

Sergio a Black designer South Carolina.

The Second Gentleman wearing a Ralph Lauren suit.

CNN Kate Bennett reports: Republican Rep.

Beth Van Duyne, represents a Texas district Democrats competitive, led a letter Joe Biden signed joined 16 GOP House freshmen, working .

"We firmly unites Americans greater divide ," wrote.

"In spirit, hope rise partisan fray negotiate meaningful change Americans nation maintain United States' standing country world.

" Some representatives signed letter include Madison Cawthorn, Barry Moore, Burgess Owens, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Peter Meijer, Ashley Hinson  Carlos A.

Gimenez.

"The constituencies represent showcase variety thought great nation," letter .

"Americans tired partisan gridlock simply leaders sides aisle work issues important American families, workers, businesses," added.

CNN Manu Raju reports Capitol Hill: President Donald Trump false claims hours presidency  .

In final speech, Trump falsely claimed " 300" judges confirmed.

In fact, 234 total judges confirmed Supreme Court, district courts appeals courts, figures Brookings Institution visiting fellow Russell Wheeler.

Trump claimed number judicial confirmations a "record-setting number.

" In fact, President Jimmy Carter appointed 261 judges, Wheeler — 39% judgeships time 27% Trump.

Trump, exaggerating usual, rounded 74.

2 million votes 2020 presidential election "75 million votes.

" He boasted set a record a sitting president, correct, acknowledge Joe Biden  7 million votes .

  Trump passed largest tax cut American history.

This true inflation-adjusted dollars a share economy.

  Trump explicitly , , Veterans Choice health care program passed — suggested responsible program, credit ability veterans get reimbursed government treatment doctors VA system.

That initially happened Choice bill President Barack Obama signed law 2014, Trump sign a 2018 law modified expanded Choice program.

President-elect Joe Biden tweet Inauguration Day, moments Donald Trump left DC area final time president.

As customary line tradition previous ladies, Jill Biden making Inaugural attire donation Smithsonian.

  Her Inauguration Day attire female American designers, a personal familiar matter tells CNN.

  According Biden transition team, President-elect wearing a navy suit navy overcoat, American designer Ralph Lauren.

 Jill Biden wearing ocean blue wool tweed coat dress emerging American designer Alexandra ONeill  Markarian.

In a tweet Wednesday morning, US Surgeon General Dr.

Jerome Adams confirmed reports Biden team asked resign.

"I asked Biden team step Surgeon General.

It honor life serve Nation, I I ensure equal opportunity achieve maintain health," Adams tweeted.

Asking Adams resign represents a visible break Biden team Trump administration' Covid response.

Last month, President-elect Joe Biden announced nominate Dr.

Vivek Murthy Surgeon General administration – a role Murthy held Obama administration.

It unclear fill job interim basis time Adams vacates role time Murthy confirmed Senate.

Melania Trump left a "short note " Jill Biden, a source familiar matter tells CNN.

It unclear left exact contents.

President Trump left a note President-elect, a person familiar matter.

Military command centers world, including National Military Command Center Pentagon basement monitoring intelligence world clock day, watching closely unexpected signs threats a transfer power Washington.

For days, defense officials unusual indications Iran North Korea.

Last Friday, Joint Chiefs Staff held a final classified meeting advance inauguration review contingency plans event a national security crisis home Inauguration Day, a source direct knowledge.

The meeting happened insurrection, minds joint chiefs event adversaries US vulnerable, source .

Military defense officials year coordinating federal law enforcement signs domestic unrest extremist groups.

Top Army National Guard officials plan constant touch FBI Secret Service day ensure National Guard forces Washington, DC, properly positioned information shared coordinated.

      When President-elect Joe Biden sworn 46th president, inauguration audience won' largest history.

 But families history crowd.

  Family members Jacob Blake -- Jacob Blake Sr.

brother, Justin Blake -- Washington, DC, aunt Breonna Taylor  inauguration Biden Vice-President elect Kamala Harris.

The Blakes required test negative  Covid-19 receiving credentials Wednesday' inauguration.

Justin Blake invited Biden Harris learned family Washington, DC.

They fighting change policing America grievances Washington.

The Blakes Black voters helped propel Biden-Harris ticket.

"It' clear understand get office.

They live promises, making a fool life," Justin Blake told CNN' Adrienne Broaddus.

"We individuals important change African decedents life.

"   The younger Jacob Blake shot times police year.

The officers involved August shooting cleared wrongdoing earlier month.

Blake survived shooting left partially paralyzed.

  Breonna Taylor killed Louisville police officers apartment a flawed forced-entry raid March 2020.

The Louisville Metro Police Department fired detectives connected shooting earlier month.

On Tuesday, Biden showed empathy spoke moving nation revealed level common ground.

 He understands pain.

  "It hard remember, heal.

It important a nation," Biden .

The Blake Taylor families healing means action policy .

  President Trump leave a note successor, Joe Biden, a person familiar matter.

The contents note immediately clear.

Some background: One modern Inauguration Day traditions presidents leaving office write successors a letter offering wishes advice.

This left Resolute Desk read president enters Oval Office.

You read letters outgoing Presidents left successors .

CNN Kaitlan Collins reports: Air Force One, carrying President Trump Lady Melania Trump, Joint Base Andrews.

They Florida.

The plane Frank Sinatra "My Way" played speakers.

While   typical outgoing presidents depart Washington airplanes maintained 89th Airlift Wing Air Force,   typical final flight officially called Air Force One, craft names President .

   An outgoing president final airplane flight called a Special Air Mission.

 Trump' predecessor, 44th President Barack Obama, left town a flight officially Special Air Mission 44.

   But Trump' early departure White House means 'll president entirety flight Florida.

   Watch moment Air Force One departs: Aides prepared a speech President morning included references incoming administration included gracious language a peaceful transition, a person familiar matter.

But Trump discarded speech, teleprompters removed stage arrived Joint Base Andrews.

A person familiar matter decision Trump read remarks morning White House.

President Trump Lady Melania Trump leave Joint Base Andrews Florida.

In short, unscripted remarks, Trump thanked family vowed " fight.

" "You amazing people.

  While wished administration "great luck," mention President-elect Joe Biden .

In words plane, Trump : "Have a good life, .

" Moments President Trump board Air Force One farewell ceremony Joint Base Andrews, President-elect Joe Biden departing Blair House wife Jill Biden church.

His motorcade arrived Cathedral St.

Matthew Apostle Washington, DC, attend mass morning family, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris family.

They joined bipartisan congressional leaders.

Father Kevin OBrien delivery homily.

The Bidens attend Mass inauguration: Joe Biden, Catholic president, attending a service Cathedral St.

Matthew Apostle Washington, DC, Inauguration today.

  Biden joined congressional leaders, CNN reported, including Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

Incoming presidents typically attend services morning inauguration, St.

John' Episcopal Church, a small church Lafayette Square White House "The Church Presidents.

"  Since 1933, presidents – Presidents Franklin D.

Roosevelt, Truman, Reagan, George H.

Bush, George W.

Bush, Obama Trump – attended morning services St.

John' public inaugurations, Joint Congressional Committee Inaugural Ceremonies.

  FDR St.

John' inaugurations; fourth, 1945, FDR attended a private service White House.

John' news 2020 backdrop Trump' infamous Bible photo op.

About Cathedral St.

Matthew Apostle: The cathedral, Mother Church archdiocese Washington, named Saint Matthew Apostle, patron saint civil servants, cathedral' website.

Matthew' site historical events, including funeral Mass President John F.

Kennedy November 25, 1963.

Funerals Chief Justice U.

Supreme Court William Rehnquist Associate Justice William J.

Brennan held .

Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II Pope Francis visited St.

Matthew', .

The cathedral traditionally hosts annual celebration called "Red Mass" Sunday prior beginning Supreme Court' regular October term, Supreme Court justices, members Congress government leaders invited attend special service.

In closing remarks President, Donald Trump promised " fight" wished incoming Biden administration "great luck.

  "I fight .

 I watching.

 I listening, I   future  country .

 I administration great luck great success.

 I great success.

 They foundation   spectacular," Trump added.

  He thanked Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence Congress.

See Trump goodbye closing address: As began remarks Joint Base Andrews, President Trump focused family, attendance side stage.

He recognized children, , "People idea hard family worked.

They a easier life, , a fantastic job.

" He recognized chief staff, Mark Meadows, calling lady Melania Trump remarks.

   He called lady a "woman great grace beauty dignity," " popular people," CNN polling finds lady lowest popularity rating history.

  Melania Trump podium briefly, , "Being lady greatest honor.

" After concluded remarks, President retook microphone, , "What , ? That' true honey, great job.

"  First lady Melania Trump spoke President Trump final farewell ceremony Joint Base Andrews leave Florida.

"Being lady  greatest honor.

 Thank love  support.

 You thoughts  prayers.

 God bless .

 God bless families.

 And God bless beautiful nation.

 Thank ," .

Watch Melania Trump message: President Trump wife, Melania Trump, walked Marine One stage Joint Base Andrews send- ceremony.

He speaking flight Florida.

See Trump arrive Joint Base Andrews leaving White House: President Trump arrived Joint Base Andrews final farewell ceremony, time public a week.

On stage Trump deliver public remarks President, ' a podium Presidential seal.

There teleprompters.

He   Florida President-elect Joe Biden Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sworn noon, point longer president.

After walked White House, President Trump told reporters a "great honor" serve 45th President United States.

He "honor a lifetime" wanted walk goodbye.

He added hoped a long goodbye, CNN' Jeremy Diamond reported.

  "It   President   final goodbye ," Diamond .

  A source close White House President Trump spent final night White House working pardons signing final paperwork midnight.

His daughter Ivanka 10 p.

ET left phone calls people pardoned 2 a.

Ivanka involved days criminal justice pardons -violent offenders.

The sources feeling "bittersweet" family departs today.

Another source ' relieved leave pressure presidency.

His daughter son law joining Air Force One.

Marine One White House lawn, carrying President Trump Joint Base Andrews send- ceremony.

But   typical a president final flights officially called Marine One Air Force One, craft names President .

 (Typically, presidents leave DC president inaugurated.

) The helicopter flight outgoing president typically Executive One.

See moment Marine One takes : In midst a flurry minute Executive Orders signed overnight, President Trump revoked a rule signed early term included a -year lobbying ban administration officials  a lifetime ban lobbying foreign governments.

Trump signed order "Ethics Commitments Executive Branch Appointees" week office part campaign promise "drain swamp" Washington.

But , advisers depart White House, Trump allowing officials lobbying leave government.

The January 28, 2017 executive order required appointees pledge "engage lobbying activities respect" executive agency appointed serve years "termination employment" – effectively allowing lobby areas.

As a presidential candidate 2016, Trump initially called enacting -year lobbying ban legislation a similar restriction members Congress staff.

But executive order ultimately free language.

At signing, Trump slammed President Barack Obama enacting a -year lobbying ban officials left administration, Democratic predecessor order insufficient full loopholes.

President Trump walked White House.

He Joint Base Andrews, expected a short farewell ceremony  base presidential flight Palm Beach.

Trump scheduled deliver remarks a send- ceremony base.

Watch moment Trump leaves White House: A source close Vice President Mike Pence final goodbye President Trump yesterday expected White House morning Trump departs.

  He expected attend ceremony Joint Base Andrews Trump departs Florida.

Once inauguration Joe Biden concludes today, Pence fly Indiana Indiana DC.

  By breaking tradition leaving Washington president, Trump' final military flight morning expected carry designation "Air Force One.

"   It  typical outgoing presidents depart Washington airplanes maintained 89th Airlift Wing Air Force typically Air Force One.

 The president typically offers a courtesy predecessor.

   But   typical final flights officially called Marine One Air Force One craft names President .

   The helicopter flight outgoing president typically Executive One.

And airplane flight called a Special Air Mission.

   There aviation change Trump' Mar-a-Lago compound Florida.

 The airspace restriction facility shrink 30 miles .

  First lady Melania Trump write " " notes White House residence staff cared family years, sources knowledge notes Trump handling .

The 80 staff received type written notes assumption lady written .

Instead, Trump tasked a -level East Wing staffer writing " voice," signed .

  Several sources familiar Trump activities, lack thereof weeks, lady "checked ," " home," " sad leaving" Washington White House.

One sources discussing " " notes CNN customary ladies – occasionally presidents – write cards short letters gratitude members household staff, get extremely .

Much correspondence includes personal anecdotes letters "cherished keepsakes" residence staff, source.

The butlers, cooks, housekeepers, ushers maintenance workers typically turn administration working White House a decade Melania Trump exiting White House lowest favorability rating tenure lady, a CNN poll.

At 47%, people unfavorable view lady point CNN asked views February 2016.

The poll, conducted SSRS CNN, puts Trump favorable rating 42%, 12% asked answering unsure feelings lady.

The coronavirus pandemic President-elect Joe Biden top priority sworn today, incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki told CNN.

"Hundreds thousands  Americans, , lost  lives,  millions lost jobs.

 And intertwined crises," .

"I expect  coronavirus —  control, addressing , communicating public  — continue   front center   agenda," .

  Biden expected sign a slate executive actions, including pandemic, sworn .

However, Psaki cautioned " months ' progress.

" "Our team eager get  agencies White House gain a  assessment bad  .

 But  honest   ," added.

Americans shouldn' expect hear Trump Biden' inaugural speech, Psaki .

"We spend a lot  time talking  thinking worrying  Donald Trump I   people assume.

 This a - speech," .

 "So talk  problems facing,  resolve public  , power coming  unifying.

" Incoming White House press secretary speaks CNN: President Trump expected leave White House Joint Base Andrews.

Eager a final taste pomp president,  expected a short farewell ceremony  presidential flight Palm Beach.

Trump left White House public a week.

On Monday evening taped a final message Blue Room White House, ticking achievements believes define administration.

He released video Tuesday afternoon, a raft 11th-hour pardons commutations released early Wednesday morning.

The batch 73 pardons 70 commutations issued final hours presidency included Steve Bannon Lil Wayne.

Trump scheduled deliver remarks morning final departure Joint Base Andrews.

Invitations Trump friends, allies administration officials 8 a.

Each invitee allowed guests; organizers hope secure a large crowd Trump complained size gatherings .

In a sign guest list carefully curated, Trump communications director turned critic, Anthony Scaramucci, invited departure.

He told CNN plan attend, invitation a sign White House eager bulk guest list.

Trump Florida President-elect Joe Biden Vice President-elect Kamala Harris sworn noon, point longer president.

President Trump issued a raft 11th-hour pardons commutations early Wednesday included onetime political strategist, a top fundraiser - rappers family.

The batch 73 pardons 70 commutations issued final hours presidency expected, keeping a long-standing presidential tradition exercising clemency powers minute.

But controversial names , including Steve Bannon, pleaded guilty charges defrauded donors a "We Build Wall" online fundraising campaign.

Trump spent days deliberating a pardon man helped win presidency 2016 White House.

A senior Trump adviser part motivation President issue a pardon Bannon believes chief strategist lead a political comeback President Trump.

The outgoing President discussed idea run 2024.

Though advisers dismissed idea Trump leaving office disgrace.

Trump Bannon remaining high profile conservatives president bitter .

  As relationship, fractured Bannon fired Charlottesville, adviser , " .

" After sworn today 46th President United States, Joe Biden expected sign a slate executive actions Oval Office, fulfilling a campaign promise act a wide range issues day .

  Here a actions expecting:  On Covid-19 pandemic: Biden enact a "100 Days Masking Challenge," Americans wear a mask 100 days signing a national mask mandate, requiring masks federal buildings federal lands.

   He stop United States' withdrawal World Health Organization.

Biden create position "COVID-19 Response Coordinator" executive action.

This a role report President.

  Biden restore National Security Council' Directorate Global Health Security Biodefense.

     On economy: Biden issue executive order US Centers Disease Control Prevention extend moratorium evictions March 31.

  Ask Department Veterans Affairs, Department Agriculture Department Housing Urban Development extend foreclosure moratoriums federally guaranteed mortgages continuing applications forbearance federally guaranteed mortgages March 31.

Ask Fannie Mae Freddie Mac extend foreclosure moratoriums March 31.

   On climate crisis: Biden rejoin Paris Agreement, singing a notice United Nations today.

The United States officially party agreement 30 days.

   He sign a broad executive order direct agencies review emissions standards, action regulations imposed Trump administration deemed 'harmful,' place a temporary moratorium oil gas leasing Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

   Biden -establish Interagency Working Group Social Cost Greenhouse Gases.

  He revoke permits years " serve US national interest," including a presidential permit granted Keystone XL pipeline.

   On racial equity: Biden issue executive order instructing agencies conduct a baseline review systemic inequities programs policies deliver action plans reverse findings.

  As part a broader executive order, Biden rescind 1776 Commission.

He overturn President Trump' executive order limit federal government contractors agencies implementing diversity training.

   He rescind President Trump' orders excluding -citizens US Census.

   On immigration: Incoming National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan outlined administration' immigration policies noting Biden intends work immediately address broader root failed immigration policy.

  On DACA, Biden sign a Presidential Memorandum directing Department Homeland Security ' actions' preserve fortify DACA.

   He overturn executive order travel ban predominantly Muslim countries.

   He sign a memorandum extend Deferred Enforced Departure Liberians June 30, 2022.

   He sign order ensures federal government interprets Title VII Civil Rights Act 1964 prohibiting workplace discrimination basis sexual orientation gender identity.

   Biden declare pause border wall construction.

This includes finding a redirect funds funneled building wall Trump administration.

    Last night Biden-Harris transition team released daily schedule President-elect Joe Biden Vice President-elect Kamala Harris day office.

It includes signing multiple executive orders a 7 p.

ET White House press briefing press secretary Jen Psaki.

Biden swear "day presidential appointees" a virtual ceremony, a news release.

  Here a Wednesday schedule: 8:45 a.

ET: Biden, Harris spouses attend a church service Cathedral St.

Matthew Apostle.

Noon: Biden Harris sworn .

2:25 p.

ET: Biden Harris visit Tomb Unknown Solider Arlington National Cemetery Virginia.

ET: Biden signs executive orders presidential actions.

ET: Biden swears presidential appointees a virtual ceremony.

ET: Biden Harris deliver remarks "Celebrating America" inaugural program.

President-elect Joe Biden plans coronavirus pandemic priority president, ' a calculated symbolic action straight .

Biden' executive order require masks federal property.

It meant symbolize administration' 180-degree turn validate support science fighting pandemic, set top .

"This executive action direct agencies action require compliance CDC guidance  mask wearing physical distancing federal buildings, federal lands, federal employees contractors," Biden' counselor Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters.

"And President call governors, public health officials, mayors, business leaders implement masking, physical distancing public measures control Covid-19," Zients added.

"This a political statement.

This health families, economic recovery country.

"  Trump pointedly refused wear a mask  public presidency, Trump political appointees federal agencies discouraged mask  staff.

Largely mask-free events sponsored White House linked multiple Covid-19 infections, including event Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett.

  Trump hospitalized a coronavirus infection October.

New Jersey Gov.

Phil Murphy discusses Biden planned mask mandate: Democratic Rep.

Dan Kildee shared thoughts upcoming inauguration Joe Biden, "' important moment,   hard erase trauma  .

" Kildee told CNN' Alisyn Camerota feels "anxious" — security Jan.

6 Capitol riot, "  stand a country move " He brought Republican lawmakers voted object state electoral results mere hours Capitol attack.

"The idea  ready move a, I , unfortunate fantasy.

 There Republicans  … clinging a falsehood  untrue convenient  politically.

 That dangerous" Kildee .

  "The question I  , dangerous  attack , represents a greater threat democracy: That attack put  army? Or a majority party  subvert   American people  convenient politically? That constitute a greater danger," added.

  Kildee "get  work a group adults,   work  president work a president, crush virus  big challenges face.

"  Rep.

Dan Kildee speaks CNN Alisyn Camerota: On a typical Inauguration Day, hundreds thousands Americans flock Washington, DC, catch a glimpse President sworn .

Not year.

Government leaders health officials telling people stay .

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser urged people travel United States capital inauguration  a news conference early week.

"Our goals encourage Americans participate virtually protect District Columbia a repeat violent insurrection experienced Capitol grounds Jan.

6," Bowser .

Even Jan.

6 attack Capitol, rising Covid-19 numbers forced President-elect Joe Biden inaugural committee transition a virtual ceremony.

The inauguration ceremony broadcast major news channels, including CNN, watch festivities safely home.

Performances Lady Gaga Jennifer Lopez  headline swearing- ceremony, Gaga singing national anthem.

In addition broadcast, join virtual events organized people country celebrate historical day.

Here events: DNC watch party: The Democratic National Committee offering online service people organize host virtual inauguration watch parties.

People  fill form   online video chatting link, a Zoom link, send invite friends family.

The video calling link screen share streaming inauguration ceremony, website.

If viewers prefer watch inauguration a television, video calling services interact .

Women vice presidency: History today, Kamala Harris sworn woman vice president.

The DiMenna Children History Museum New York City hosting online event children ages learn led US historic moment.

The virtual event, titled "Living History @ Home: An American First — Women Vice Presidency," walks history women running -highest office land.

It begins 1984 Geraldine Ferraro, woman run vice president a major American political party.

After learning portion event, kids participate a trivia game.

You register  free event .

Biden inauguration special: To cap day, Tom Hanks hosting a primetime inauguration special called "Celebrating America.

" Biden Harris set give remarks 90-minute television special.

It honor health care workers, teachers Americans worked tirelessly pandemic.

Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato celebrities slated perform.

The program air CNN  major news networks 8:30 p.

Read .

Kamala Harris  sworn today vice president United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a Harris aide.

Harris history female, Black South Asian vice president, sworn Hispanic female justice US Supreme Court history.

Sotomayor nominated President Barack Obama high court served 2009.

The vice president-elect oath office Bibles; previously belonged a neighbor family friend Harris, Regina Shelton, belonged Thurgood Marshall, African American serve Supreme Court, aide .

ABC News report  Bibles Sotomayor swear Harris .

Harris Shelton a mother , sister Maya visited Shelton house sch**l mother, late Shyamala Gopalan, work a breast cancer researcher.

Shelton lived doors Harris home.

Shelton ," Harris wrote op-ed Bustle Shelton titled, "Without This Woman, I Wouldn Be The Senator I Am Today.

" The vice president-elect a video posted Twitter July, "Thurgood Marshall work .

" Joe Biden inauguration 46th president United States  unusual year due coronavirus pandemic security concerns, inauguration.

Here key inaugurations work US: What required president? None pageantry — inaugural balls, inaugural parades, inaugural luncheons — laid Constitution.

All swear a president, electoral votes counted, Biden words,  written Constitution, noon Jan.

20: "I solemnly swear ( affirm) I faithfully execute Office President United States, Ability, preserve, protect defend Constitution United States.

" Who swears president? Usually chief justice US Supreme Court administers oath, a custom, a requirement.

If chief justice , judge.

Calvin Coolidge dad, a justice peace, gave son oath family living room Vermont Warren G.

Harding death.

The woman deliver oath office a president Sarah Hughes, a federal district judge Texas, called Air Force One JFK assassination Lyndon B.

Johnson president.

Does president put hand a Bible? Most presidents employed Bibles.

 Former President Barack Obama time.

But a custom.

 Theodore Roosevelt .

Is Biden required give inaugural address? There technically inaugural address, elected president .

Some short (George Washington 135 words) long (William Henry Harrison 8,000 words   lore caught a cold giving died pneumonia a month ).

It a valuable custom a president address lay agenda move a bruising campaign.

President-elect Joe Biden  spoken volumes US Capitol decades, weight words approach magnitude message deliver steps inaugural address today.

Biden steadily crafting speech — adding a thought , inserting a line — day delivered a victory address Wilmington, Delaware, aides .

But passing 72 days, Biden burden grown heavier,  President Trump relentless falsehoods complicating -challenging task unifying a divided nation.

Mike Donilon, a longtime adviser Biden join West Wing, overseeing speechwriting process Vinay Reddy, Biden chief speechwriter.

Jon Meacham, historian presidential biographer, helping shape inaugural address, delivered opening mark challenging presidency Franklin Roosevelt.

It expected 20 minutes length, aides , a pattern inaugural addresses presidents.

Four years , Trump spoke 15 minutes, Barack Obama speech 2009 18 minutes.

For time modern history, president successor sitting arm reach west front Capitol.

By time Biden takes oath office, Trump scheduled arrived home Florida.

Aides Biden mention — dwell — Trump, give appreciative nod Vice President Mike Pence, plans attend.

The exact text a closely guarded secret, advisers CNN.

Not message fresh, speech changed multiple times — necessity, horrific siege Capitol Jan.

6, Biden penchant rewriting speeches minute.

But people close Biden clues address themes speech Nov.

7, 2020, implored Americans: "Let give a chance.

" "It time put harsh rhetoric, temperature, .

Listen ," Biden crisp night.

"And progress, stop treating opponents enemies.

They enemies.

They Americans.

They Americans.

" Those words strike ominous tone, mission difficult a pro-Trump mob attempting stop Congress  accepting electoral votes overtook Capitol steps Biden deliver message nation president.

  Dozens current administration officials invited President Trump farewell ceremony today, including extremely critical Trump leaving White House.

Trump chief staff John Kelly told CNN Jake Tapper vote remove Trump office — invited event.

So Don McGahn, White House counsel angered Trump sitting Robert Mueller team hours.

Other senior aides maintained good relationships Trump, chief staff Reince Priebus, invited expected attend.

Both Kelly McGahn attending, CNN reported Tuesday.

Some choosing attendees arrive 6 a.

ET, staying President politically toxic role inciting a mob attacked US Capitol.

The invitation limited senior staff.

Even junior aides personally interacted Trump invited, a source familiar, appears attempt bulk guest list.

The White House declined comment invitation process.

Eager a final taste pomp president, President Trump  a departure ceremony morning presidential flight Palm Beach.

Trump  expected leave Joint Base Andrews morning arrive Palm Beach resort time President-elect Joe Biden sworn 46th president United States.

  Trump  told people, CNN reported, dislikes idea leaving Washington -president hates thought Biden plane.

  Trump departure aboard Marine One White House South Lawn visible audible Bidens, spend night inauguration Blair House, Pennsylvania Avenue executive mansion.

Its offered State Department  Trumps, refuse contact incoming president lady.

  Once Trump arrives Joint Base Andrews, expected receive a military-style sendoff joined a crowd supporters.

This event  expected a state visit departure event, official told CNN.

Some pomp circumstance consideration  ceremony includes a color guard, military band, 21-gun salute red carpet.

   The invitations scaled pandemic security heightened due Capitol riot, Joe Biden inauguration 46th president United States today plenty pomp.

Here a : The National Mall shut   people , spared comparison crowd sizes, President Trump Twitter handle turned .

The threat violent protests election-denying Trump supporters presence  20,000 National Guard troops  forgetting Trump turbulent leadership, lack thereof.

Normally, members Congress get a raft tickets distribute .

This year get a .

The public encouraged stay public parade Capitol White House.

Instead a virtual parade bringing people country.

The inaugural balls — multiple president a short appearance — replaced a produced TV show featuring stars Hanks Justin Timberlake.

This feel Covid inauguration.

Other : What Biden ? Pay special attention Biden references predecessor, face impeachment trial, inaugural address.

Who actual inauguration ceremony? All normal VIPs, incoming outgoing Cabinet members, lawmakers Supreme Court justices attend, outgoing Vice President Mike Pence.

Trump .

It rare, unheard , a president skip transfer power.

Jennifer Lopez Lady Gaga add show-biz glitz ceremony, place West Front US Capitol, empty Mall, a show defiance people stormed Capitol Jan.

6, .

But a reminder a singular beginning a administration.

It time destroying statues building .

The righteous fury tear Confederate monuments begun stray days a arguably indiscriminate toppling statues, ranging President Ulysses S.

Grant St.

Junipero Serra George Washington removal a statue Theodore Roosevelt front American Museum Natural History.

We a lot work achieve a full fair vision American history.

That move national conversation destruction construction, tearing building.

It time embrace a public works project build statues -- simply replace , broaden Americans consciousness crucial defining role Americans diverse backgrounds, African Americans, played history.

The suggestions expanding national conversation inclusive -- accurate -- telling American history.

No list definitive.

But intended serve start a conversation a reminder deep rich American history .

We learn lessons history simply erasing .

There statues Dr.

Frederick Douglass -- I argue .

The Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, argued landmark Brown .

Board Education decision ended sch**l segregation.

One statues stood grounds Lawyers Mall Annapolis, storage construction.

It put a prominent place, vicinity Supreme Court.

Likewise, build statues Ambassador Ralph Bunche, African American win a Nobel Peace Prize 1950 -- standing proudly United Nations hometown Los Angeles.

In Charleston, South Carolina, a statue John C.

Calhoun removed, erected a statue Congressman Robert Smalls Battery Charleston Bay, slave commandeered a Confederate gunboat parlayed freedom a pioneering role Congress.

He build South Carolina Republican Party, buy house man owned a slave.

We build statues Hiram Revels, African American Senator elected Civil War, Mississippi seat occupied Confederate president Jefferson Davis.

There statue Mexican American US Senator, Octaviano Larrazolo, served governor New Mexico 100 years .

There statue built honor Ed Brooke, African American elected Senate reconstruction a Republican Massachusetts 1966.

Thankfully, a monument built Shirley Chisholm, African American woman elected Congress.

We build statues heroes underground railroad, Sojourner Truth Harriett Tubman.

We start making historic amends building a collective statue 25 African American Medal Honor winners Civil War.

Their heroism helped change nation.

So Crispus Attucks, a biracial man American killed Boston Massacre outbreak Revolutionary War.

We honor service sacrifice Harlem Hellfighters, black regiment combat World War I American unit -- Japanese-American 442nd, fought Italy World War II, families held internment camps.

Among ranks Japanese-American US Senator Daniel Inouye.

In arena civil rights, build monuments key figures Dr.

King -- Bayard Rustin Medgar Evers, labor organizers Cesar Chavez crusaders Ida B.

Wells Rosa Parks.

It good news a statue built Grand Central Terminal honor Elizabeth Jennings, Rosa Parks time, helped desegregate public transportation New York City ( represented case future US President Chester A.

Arthur).

In Mississippi, build a statue Michael Schwerner, James Chaney Andrew Goodman -- civil rights workers murdered members Ku Klux Klan Neshoba County 1964.

We build a statue Thomas Morris Chester, a pioneering supremely talented African American journalist worked front lines Civil War, honor Mary Richards Demmings -- called Mary Elizabeth Bowser -- a legendary mysterious figure served a Union spy, posing a slave Confederate White House.

But cultural life country politics.

We build statues honoring great African American writers thinkers.

Du Bois Booker T.

Washington Malcom X Martin Luther King early 1900, defining a path -sufficiency -respect segregated South.

There statue built honor genius James Baldwin ( subject a book Princeton professor Eddie Glaude Jr.

We statues honoring Zora Neale Hurston native Florida, Ralph Ellison native Oklahoma, Langston Hughes home Harlem, Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison Princeton Maya Angelou San Francisco, a statue subject long debate due a lack consensus design.

We build statues men women developed great American art form jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Tito Puente Sarah Vaughan.

In sports, statues figures Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente ( honored Major League Baseball a day award names, ) tennis great Arthur Ashe.

In arts, statues photographer Gordon Parks painter Jean-Michel Basquiat.

By honoring great Americans places, undo damage inflicted excluding figures public square.

In specific case statue Theodore Roosevelt horseback front New York Museum Natural History, move solutions.

The statue, sculptured James Earle Fraser, long deemed "problematic" Roosevelt flanked semi-naked men, a Native American African, fact sculptor intended inclusion a statement "Roosevelt friendliness races.

" It read 80 years .

But Teddy Roosevelt remains inspirational figure , including President Barack Obama.

In talking friend CNN presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, idea recasting Fraser statue Teddy Roosevelt, putting central place front museum helped develop, -- crucially -- absent offending companions.

In addition, , statues elevated level semi-circle stone plaza surrounds front museum: figures NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson (depicted movie Hidden Figures); famed natural scientist inventor George Washington Carver; immigrant conservationist ( founder Sierra Club) John Muir; legendary anthropologist Margaret Meade ( worked museum decades); Native American explorer Sacagawea, guided Lewis Clark journey wilderness American west; Matthew Henson, African American arctic explorer man reach North Pole traveled US Navy Engineer Robert Peary.

This , , a definitive list, suggestions a larger conversation.

America -- fitfully imperfectly -- a diverse democracy.

But current debates politics culture remind crucial -- -- civic education great detriment a society.

Rebuilding a uniting national narrative requires a inclusive vision shared history.

We expand aperture put a generation sculptors artists work a WPA-style program achieve a thoughtful representative accounting American history, full context color -reflected statues honor public square.

Meltdowns normal, a kids process feelings.

As Shirley Oldale tucked 3-year- son bed, , "I sad I wanted play, I bed.

" Oldale, a mother West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, teaching child express emotions 30 months .

"I feel proud I hear express emotions I I encouraged express emotions challenge -called difficult emotions anger," .

To teach son emotions, reads flip books pictures f*c**l expressions show children feel feel .

That ability Oldale teaching son called emotional literacy, parents caregivers a proactive role teaching children.

Emotions drive aspects human experience quality relationships friends family, Marc Brackett, director Yale Center Emotional Intelligence professor Yale Child Study Center.

"We a vocabulary describe experiences feelings.

Without communicate effectively, get met, get support thrive," .

Emotional literacy children work negative emotions , Dr.

Nerissa Bauer, a behavioral pediatrician Indianapolis.

"When kids acting behavioral outbursts, a sign hurting, tools strategies effectively get ," Bauer .

Emotional development a pandemic Children emotional development - extra attention pandemic, Tamsin Grimmer, early years consultant associate Early Education, a UK charity focuses improving early childhood education.

Kids feel uncertain unsafe, picking emotions family members, .

When young learn harness emotional literacy, resilient cope life tough moments, Grimmer added.

During pandemic, educators Lisa Agyapong worked children understand calm .

She early years manager Early Years Alliance, educational charity UK.

A glitter jar represent emotions One activities taught children involved making a glitter jar.

When children shook jar, movement glitter represented --control emotions, .

As glitter settled , children emotions, explained.

"Being time takes glitter settle child a chance calm , realizing ," Agyapong .

Teaching children emotional literacy grown popularity decade studies showing benefits, Brackett, author "Permission Feel: Unlocking Power Emotions Help Our Kids, Ourselves, Our Society Thrive.

" "Children developed emotion skills tend greater -, high-quality relationships, perform academically," .

Anxiety depression spiked younger populations, important teach process emotions a healthy , Brackett added.

An emotional literacy lesson plan Parents caregivers start helping children identify emotions moment, Bauer , difficult kids connect dots fact.

And angry sad.

"If child laughing smiling, , "Look smile! You happy!" Bauer .

Children fervent observers, parents caregivers practice demonstrate emotional literacy, , Brackett .

They state emotion feeling , "Mommy feels sad .

" explained.

Throughout day, start conversations children emotions, Bauer .

This builds belief talking emotions normal encourages share.

If watching television reading a book, discuss emotions characters feel, added.

Once children identify emotions, learning process a healthy , Brackett .

Bauer recommended parents teach children -calming methods deep breathing, meditation playing .

Parents caregivers share stories handled specific situations negative emotions, children examples , .

San Francisco wake call.

"Fellow-citizens, escape history," President Abraham Lincoln wrote 1862 message legislators Civil War raged.

"We Congress Administration remembered spite .

The fiery trial pass light honor dishonor latest generation.

" Lincoln words stand Presidents Day weekend, history Beijing Ukraine US.

It true, L.

Hartley wrote, " a foreign country: differently .

" But visit foreign country time.

The misuses history root struggles playing American society politics .

A year January, San Francisco Unified Sch**l District voted rename 44 schools, eliminating memorializing Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Paul Revere Sen.

Dianne Feinstein, a variety reasons.

The sch**l board reversed April criticism parents, mayor San Francisco Chronicle.

The debacle factors week recall election bounced sch**l board members seats.

Also play, Nicole Hemmer wrote, "extended pandemic sch**l closures .

attempt move testing GPA requirements admission high-ranking public schools, a growing achievement gap, enormous budget deficit , case sch**l board member, a racial slur anti-Asian rant.

" "Deep-pocketed, -leaning donors shoveled money recall, activists media outlets began language lashed disparate dissatisfactions a coherent message," observed Hemmer.

"Democratic politicians lack courage backlash politics motion, jump outrage bandwagon shrink shadows, waiting blow .

But progressive activists a responsibility counter moral panics narratives rooted reality concerned overlooked.

" In Los Angeles Times, Mark Z.

Barabak called Tuesday recall "a foreshock, a warning -- Democrats needed -- November midterm elections bad , parents unsettled years pandemic-related upheaval vent frustrations polls.

" The recall "a landslide," wrote Henry Olsen Washington Post.

"Between 72 79 percent San Franciscans voted opted kick .

Every region city voted board members, including 80 percent heavily Asian districts Chinatown, Richmond Sunset.

No credibly a case Republicans imaginary issues fan voter discontent.

" In June, San Francisco voters choose recall official -- District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

As Jill Filipovic wrote, week "Boudin a stunning claim: That San Francisco Police Department crime lab DNA evidence obtained r*p* kits entered a DNA database identify suspects crimes .

Whatever ultimately determined police department lab, damage .

If r*p* survivors evidence collected r*p* kits , reason -long list trust criminal justice system -- seek justice .

" Sch**l wars Ron Brownstein wrote CNN Politics " pressures coronavirus pandemic reconfiguring politics education, dividing Democrats creating openings Republicans.

" The key factor, observed, " aggressive drive Republicans censor public sch**l teachers talk race, gender, sexual orientation sensitive topics.

That effort amounts intrusive attempt set legislative limits specific content classroom instruction spate state laws barring teaching evolution 1920s anti-Communist loyalty oaths teachers proliferated Joe McCarthy era World War II.

" Reflecting Black History Month, Danté Stewart noted, "There lives lessons, reducing helping White people get .

My mind escape simple fact people ran books art streets 2020, believing simply reading marching magically change White supremacist power structure pervasive country fundamental change live .

" "Just years , anti-racist work organizing, dealing White backlash hand, White exhaustion .

Some erase .

Others control .

This misses power living.

We perfect performance stay alive.

We exceptional superhuman.

None .

The power .

" Complicating picture Democrats midterm elections, Justin Gest wrote, growing fear a substantial number Latino voters open supporting Republicans.

"Contrary monolithic treatment Americans, Latinos diverse -- economically, culturally ethnic national origins.

But, politically speaking, reliably Democratic.

" "That longer true.

In era conservative politics acutely nationalist consumed a sense cultural threat, a number polls show Latino voters growing Republican.

" Voters year fateful choices future American elections, officials manage voting process states.

California Secretary State Shirley N.

Weber Jocelyn Benson, holds equivalent post Michigan, wrote, " dozen candidates running chief election officer state question legitimacy President Biden win 2020 support efforts restrict access ballot institute officials invalidate overturn results .

" "One called dissolution bipartisan Wisconsin Election Commission, administers elections Badger State; proposed a bill Arizona state legislature partisan body simply overrule a secretary state decision officially certify results election.

" Healing a divided nation a huge challenge.

In book Lincoln plans peace Civil War, John Avlon writes 16th president inaugural address 1865 cast "a prophet reconciliation" urged nation " transcend dualities divided : North South, black white, free unfree -- carrying recognition common humanity wider world.

promise United States redeemed serve a beacon universal freedom.

" Ukraine stakes No Kremlin Vladimir Putin enormous military force assembled borders Ukraine.

"This largest accretion firepower Europe 40 years," The Economist reported.

"Russia activated units corner territory.

Even Eastern Military District, administrative stretches North Korean border, virtually emptied , forces Belarus.

" Whatever , " certainty a war play Ukraine: unpredictable," Frida Ghitis wrote.

"It unfold precisely military planners predict, matter detailed thought- .

It geopolitical manifestation wisdom famously imparted heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson: Everybody a plan get punched mouth.

" In New York Times, Thomas L.

Friedman argued " Vladimir Putin opts invading Ukraine, temporarily, Joe Biden -- guy -wing critics suggest deep dementia Kyiv Kansas AARP NATO -- matched Putin chess move effective counter .

" The threat Ukraine, Friedman wrote, " electroshock heart NATO alliance, a bolt brought sclerosis Cold War.

" Still, noted, Putin launch invasion.

What Russian president fears , Friedman view prospect Ukraine joining NATO, " expansion E.

sphere influence prospect midwife a decent, democratic, free-market Ukraine day Russian people, This Putin.

" Olympic wipeout As a child, ice dancer Kaitlyn Weaver dreamed reaching Olympics -- realized goal competing Canada 2014 2018 Games.

Watching figure skating competition year Beijing Games controversy Russian athlete Kamila Valieva positive drug test painful Weaver , Valieva .

The 15-year- Russian skater allowed compete individual event Thursday, leading field expected, stumbled, fell finished fourth.

"An ethereal, beloved sport intertwined a storied scandal controversy, figure skating confusing beautiful," wrote Weaver.

"Loss faith knowing fair play prevail damaged sport morale.

And Russia laid foundation sport history, seemingly root disparaging news headline.

" If a country follow rules, Weaver observed, " allowed participate .

This travesty Olympic event finding failures.

The banning Russia findings systemic, state-sponsored doping 2014 Winter Games Sochi.

Proof cheating, doping, switched samples a hole wall, government funding true.

If watched movie Icarus, depth manipulation threats shock .

And I surprised turn sport altogether.

" For : Amy Bass: Even Kamila Valieva wins, loses.