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Biden's Beginning: Executive Orders And A New Presidential Leadership Model
NPR looks at President Biden's first full week in office. From executive orders to big legislative proposals, his presidential leadership already contrasts starkly with his predecessor's.
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A Look At Biden's 1st Day In Office
On his first day in office, President Biden delivered a message of unity and signed a raft of executive actions. NPR discusses the major events of Inauguration Day.
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Biden Will Arrive In Washington As Trump Finishes Up His Presidency
President-elect Biden is heading to Washington from Delaware as President Trump works through his last full day in office. Washington, D.C. is locked down ahead of Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies.
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As House Moves To Impeach Trump, A Look At White House's Reaction
NPR discusses what is known about the White House's reaction to the House moving forward on articles of impeachment against President Trump.
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Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
Extremists, supporters of President Trump, breached the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented violent act. Early Thursday Congress certified President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris' victory.
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Latest News: Capitol Grounds Are Cleared; Congress To Continue Electoral Vote Tally
NPR's political correspondent offers an analysis of Wednesday's news, including pro-Trump extremists' insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and plans to resume congressional tally of the electoral count.
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Latest News: Barr Resigns; Biden Addresses The Nation
Soon after the Electoral College vote ended with the final ballots cast in Hawaii, President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation. Also, Attorney General Bill Bar resigned on Monday.
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Trump's Futile Fight To Overturn Election Loss Breeds Turmoil, Risk
The president has made it clear that he will spend his remaining days in the White House in the same way he spent much of his term in office: fighting.
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Trump Tried To Make This Election 2016 Again. It Didn't Go As Planned
President Trump slumped in polls and fundraising — and lost 10 days when he caught the coronavirus. He threw everything into reaching for a come-from-behind win, but Democrat Joe Biden beat him.
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As Biden Edges Closer To Victory, Trump Campaign Challenges Vote Counts
Joe Biden is pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs in order to carry the White House. He secured victories in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan.