Biden To Move Quickly On Climate Change, Reversing Trump Rollbacks
President Biden has set his sights on more than 100 Trump administration environmental rollbacks as well as plans to rejoin the international climate accord.
Politics & Government
Massachusetts Voters Share Their Hopes For New Administration
Some Massachusetts voters hope that the Biden administration will do better on protecting the environment and managing the pandemic. But some say they fear President Biden may be too moderate.
A Jesuit Priest On How Faith Informs Biden's Leadership
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the Rev. James Martin, a writer and Jesuit priest, about President Biden's inaugural address and the role that faith has played in his personal and political life.
A Look At The Transition Of Power On Capitol Hill
The inauguration wasn't the only transition of power that took place on Wednesday. Vice President Harris was to swear in new senators from Georgia, giving Democrats control of the chamber.
Sen. Coons On How New Administration Plans To Work With Congress
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about the work ahead for President Biden and plans for working with the new Congress on the president's agenda.
A Look At Harris' Busy Inauguration Day
On Wednesday, Kamala Harris was sworn in as the country's first female, Black, Asian American vice president. NPR follows her on Inauguration Day.
For 1st Time In 150 Years, Outgoing President Doesn't Attend Inauguration
Former President Donald Trump skipped Wednesday's inauguration, defying a long-lasting tradition. He held his own farewell ceremony before going to Florida.
Biden Expected To Sign Flurry Of Day 1 Executive Orders
Drawing on his campaign promise to take action from Day 1 in office, President Biden is set to sign a slew of executive orders Wednesday — including several to reverse Trump administration policies.
Newly Elected GOP Congresswoman On Biden's Presidential Agenda
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with newly elected Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., about President Biden's speech and what parts of his agenda she can get behind.
During Inaugural Address, Biden Calls For Unity Amid Multiple National Crises
In his inaugural address, President Biden urged Americans to come together to move past the multiple crises facing — and, in some cases, dividing — the nation.