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U.S. Senate confirms Biden nominee Blinken as secretary of state

Confirmation hearing of longtime confidant of incoming POTUS went smoothly in 100-strong Senate, being approved 78-22, with with both Democrats and Republicans offering praise

Reuters , 22:45 , 01.26.21

U.S. House Democrats deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate

The Senate is expected to start a trial on Feb. 9 on the article of impeachment against Trump with 100 senators due to serve as jurors in proceedings that could result in Trump's disqualification from ever again serving as president

Reuters , 07:57 , 01.26.21

Trump lawyer Giuliani faces $1.3 bln lawsuit over 'big lie' election fraud claims

Denver-based company Dominion Voting Systems Inc files similar suit against campaign lawyer Sidney Powell; senior employee says he has been driven into hiding because of death threats from Trump supporters

Reuters , 19:40 , 01.25.21

World leaders laud U.S. return to climate fight under Biden

Statesmen welcome incoming POTUS' decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord, reversing a key Trump policy in the first hours of his presidency, pledge to work in tandem to tackle climate change

Associated Press , 19:19 , 01.21.21

Biden to tackle coronavirus pandemic on first full day in White House

Newly inaugurated president set to increase vaccine availability and supply, make face masks mandatory at airports and some public transportation as well as halt U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization

Reuters , 12:42 , 01.21.21

World hopes for renewed cooperation under new U.S. president

In Europe, close allies finally see chance to come in out of the cold after strained security and economic ties with Trump, while across globe chance to repair frayed alliances and work together on problems extending beyond borders carry the day

Associated Press , 00:18 , 01.21.21

Biden inaugural signals pivot to civility in post-Trump era

Four years after Donald Trump's dark portrayal of 'American carnage,' the 46th president sets out his intent on the same platform of the flag-bedecked Capitol to write 'an American story of hope', accompanied by poetry, trumpets and song

Associated Press , 23:43 , 01.20.21

With an embrace, Biden enters White House for first time as president

46th president and first lady walk through a military cordon lining White House driveway with the flags of U.S. states after brief stroll with entire family for final stretch of journey from Capitol; new commander in chief set to get to work at once

News Agencies , 23:21 , 01.20.21

Indian village cheers for Harris as she becomes U.S. vice president

Groups of women in bright saris and men wearing white dhoti pants watch inauguration live in Thulasendrapuram, where Harris' grandfather was born, as reporters broadcast the villagers' celebrations to millions of Indians

Associated Press , 20:34 , 01.20.21

Biden becomes the 46th U.S. president: 'Democracy has prevailed'

'The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded,' the new president says. 'We've learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile'; Harris makes history as first woman vice president

News Agencies , 19:36 , 01.20.21

Joe Biden being sworn in as 46th president of United States

Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman to become American vice president as inauguration unfolds at Capitol battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks ago, encircled by security forces, and devoid of crowds due to pandemic

Associated Press , 17:21 , 01.20.21

Trump leaves Washington with fist pump, vows he won't disappear

Republican who lost his party the presidency, both chambers of Congress heads for Florida instead of attending Biden inauguration; will be forever remembered for final major act of his presidency: inciting insurrection at Capitol that left five dead

Associated Press , 15:53 , 01.20.21

Massive security phalanx aims to shield Biden inauguration from threats

Security experts say few signs of organized plot to disrupt oath appear, but the threat of 'lone wolf' attacks, or violence carried out by radicalized individuals, is still a concern after Capitol riots on Jan. 6

Reuters , 15:06 , 01.20.21

Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to become the first openly transgender federal official; 'We need to get people through this pandemic no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,' says Biden

Associated Press , 18:30 , 01.19.21

Woman arrested for theft of Pelosi's laptop during Capitol riot

Former lover who alerted the FBI to Riley Williams' her identity says she intended to send the computer to friend in Russia who planned to sell it on to Kremlin, but plan fell through and she either still has device or destroyed it

Associated Press , 14:57 , 01.19.21

Washington a 'ghost town with soldiers' ahead of Biden inauguration

After deadly assault on the Capitol by pro-Trump mob, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says that law enforcement officials had no choice but to ramp up security ahead of Jan. 20 ceremony already hampered by COVID-19 restrictions

Reuters , 14:11 , 01.19.21

Woman tries to sell Pelosi's PC to Russians, ex tips FBI

According to affidavit, Riley June Williams accused of unlawfully breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, intended to send the device to a friend in Russia, who then planned to sell it to SVR, the country's foreign intelligence service

Reuters , 23:32 , 01.18.21

Fearing insider threat, FBI vetting National Guard troops for Biden inauguration

Move underscores fears that some in 25,000-strong force assigned to protect D.C. in coming days could present threat to the incoming president, other VIPs in attendance; two National Guard members already arrested over Capitol assault

Associated Press , 11:40 , 01.18.21

U.S. state capitols, Washington on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests

In a nod to both the coronavirus pandemic as well as security concerns, festivities around Biden's inauguration will largely be held online, though the president-elect still plans to be sworn in and deliver his inaugural address at the Capitol

Reuters , 08:38 , 01.17.21

Enduring 2nd impeachment, Trump stands largely silent, alone

Trump, who has previously dominated the national discourse, now stands as the only president to be charged twice with a high crime or misdemeanor following the storming of the Capitol

Associated Press , 11:49 , 01.14.21

U.S. House votes to impeach Trump after Capitol riot

Democratic-controlled chamber votes 232-197 in favor of impeachment over an incident that saw a Trump mob storm the Capitol that left 5 dead; Trump becomes the first president to be impeached by the House twice

Reuters , 23:35 , 01.13.21

U.S. House begins debate on impeaching Trump for his role in Capitol assault

At least five Republicans have said they would join Democrats in voting to formally charge president from their own party with inciting an insurrection, seven days before he leaves office and President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in

Reuters , 17:13 , 01.13.21

World warily watches America's postelection aftershocks

Internal U.S. State Department memo warns diplomats will have tougher job promoting democracy around the world, stating it is imperative to show world that no one, not even the president is above the law after U.S. capacity to fight for democracy tarnished by Trump and his supporters

Associated Press , 10:18 , 01.13.21

YouTube suspends Trump's channel after violating policy on inciting violence

Following similar action by Facebook and Twitter, Google-owned online video sharing platform prevents Republican president's channel from uploading new videos or livestreams for a minimum of seven days, which it says may be extended

Reuters, Ynet , 08:14 , 01.13.21

Facebook has no plans to lift Trump ban, Sandberg says

Asked why it did not take prior actions against other populist world leaders, who likewise have been accused of inciting violence online, social media giant's operations chief says company policies would apply globally

Reuters , 12:12 , 01.12.21

Dems speed ahead with drive to impeach Trump after Capitol siege

Democratic lawmakers say impeachment process will proceed unless Pence and cabinet agree to oust Republican president by invoking 25th Amendment, declare him incapable of executing the duties of his office

Reuters , 10:24 , 01.12.21

House preps impeachment; GOP blocks ouster-by-Cabinet call

Democrats in the House are pushing VP Pence and Cabinet to oust Trump, after he encouraged a protest march that turned into a mob that ransacked the U.S. Capitol

Associated Press , 21:07 , 01.11.21

Biden taps veteran diplomat, Iran negotiator as CIA head

U.S. president-elect hails William Burns as 'exemplary diplomat with decades of experience'; Russian and Arabic speaker is specialist on Moscow and Mideast and led secret talks for Obama that paved way to 2015 Iranian nuclear deal

Reuters , 20:33 , 01.11.21

Fanatical Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover, records show

Despite right-wing claims, the insurrectionist mob that stormed the American seat of government overwhelmingly included GOP officials and political donors, far-right militants, white supremacists, and QAnon conspiracy theorists

Associated Press , 15:18 , 01.11.21

Top Republican says Trump committed 'impeachable offenses'

Toomey does not say whether he would vote to remove president from office; opposition to president growing in his own party as Pelosi says 'there must be recognition that this desecration [at the Capitol] was instigated by the president'

Associated Press , 11:48 , 01.10.21

Trump finally concedes -- amid talk of ouster from office

Trump's statement is a complete reversal from the one he put out just 24 hours earlier in which he said to the violent mob, 'We love you. You're very special' sparking a firestorm of criticism while talk of invoking the 25th Amendment or alternatively impeaching his again, persists

Associated Press , 06:21 , 01.08.21

After Capitol violence, Trump faces calls for removal and staff exodus

Top Congress Democrats call on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president from office after his supporters stormed U.S. Capitol

Reuters , 23:04 , 01.07.21

Facebook, Instagram to block Trump's account for rest of his presidential term

CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he believes the risks of allowing the president to continue to use his social media platforms 'are simply too great' after Trump's claims about U.S. election prompted mob to storm Capitol

Reuters , 18:59 , 01.07.21

How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm U.S. Capitol

Current and former law enforcement officials call siege of the Capitol one of the gravest security lapses in recent U.S. history, turning one of the most recognizable symbols of American power into a locus of political violence

Reuters , 16:06 , 01.07.21

After Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol, Congress certifies Biden win

After debate, House and Senate reject two objections to the tally and approve the final Electoral College vote with Biden receiving 306 votes; Trump promises orderly transition of power on Jan. 20 after four dead and 52 arrested in Capitol riot

Reuters , 11:19 , 01.07.21

Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

Metropolitan Police Chief Contee says that two pipe bombs were recovered from the RNC and DNC headquarters, as well as a cooler from a vehicle on U.S. Capitol grounds that contained Molotov cocktails

Reuters , 08:06 , 01.07.21

Trump to D.C. rioters: Election was stolen but you have to go home

Biden says actions of mob who stormed Capitol building 'borders on sedition,' says breaching building, smashing windows, occupy offices, invading halls of Congress and threatening safety of duly elected officials is 'not a protest, it's insurrection'

News Agencies , 00:10 , 01.07.21

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

Warnock becomes the first African American from Georgia elected to the Senate and Ossoff becomes the state's first Jewish senator and, at 33 years old, the Senate's youngest member; Trump's false claims of voter fraud cast a dark shadow over the runoff elections

Associated Press , 23:43 , 01.06.21

Guns and teargas in U.S. Capitol as pro-Trump mob attempts to overturn his loss

Police order several office buildings evacuated as president's supporters breach the building, seen marching through the halls of Congress where lawmakers were meeting to certify Biden's victory

Reuters , 22:37 , 01.06.21

Georgia on cusp of delivering Senate to Democrats as Warnock wins, Ossoff leads

Warnock unseated incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler to become first black senator for the deep south state; campaign's final days overshadowed by outgoing President Trump's attempts to pressure Republican Georgia officials to "find" enough votes to overturn Biden's victory in the state

Reuters , 21:24 , 01.06.21

Pence defies Trump, says he can't reject electoral votes as Trump supporters storm capitol

Defying President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence says that he does not have the power to discard electoral votes that will make Democrat Joe Biden the next president on Jan. 20 after the president pressured him to toss electoral college vote

Associated Press , 20:53 , 01.06.21

U.S. Congress braces for marathon protest over Trump's election defeat

Despite Biden winning both popular vote and electoral college, Trump continues to claim victory, alleging voter fraud that both state and federal reviews rejected in multiple court hearings

Reuters , 15:38 , 01.06.21

Warnock wins Georgia as Dems near Senate majority

Atlanta-based preacher appears to have defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler, with the second Democratic challenger, Jewish filmmaker Jon Ossoff, also taking small lead

Associated Press , 09:46 , 01.06.21

U.S. rolls out fresh Iran sanctions as Trump term nears end

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says 'Trump admin. remains committed to denying revenue flowing to the Iranian regime as it continues to sponsor terrorist groups, support oppressive regimes, and seek weapons of mass destruction'

Reuters , 23:22 , 01.05.21

Decision day in Georgia race with Senate control at stake

Democrats Ossoff and Warnock must each win their race for party to gain upper hand in evenly split upper chamber; wins would make VP-elect Harris the tie breaker and allow Biden to advance plans for health, environment and civil rights

Associated Press , 13:46 , 01.05.21

Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' him 11,780 votes

In a phone call, Trump tells Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger he won the battleground state, prompting the official to state he disagrees

Associated Press , 09:36 , 01.04.21

U.S. Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden's win dominate

GOP senators have vowed to become resistance force, starting with efforts to subvert will of American voters with plan to object to election results when Electoral College meets this week

Associated Press , 11:59 , 01.03.21

Fireworks explode over empty streets as 2020 slinks away into history

With coronavirus pandemic still raging on, the world scraps grandiose mass events and sends off 2020 in a humbler manner, hoping vaccines could usher in better days next year

Reuters , 21:38 , 12.31.20

UK parliament approves Brexit trade deal as both sides look to future

Parliament's lower house voted 521 to 73 in favor of the deal, with the bill expected to become law around midnight; deal safeguards nearly a $1 trillion of annual trade between Britain and EU

Reuters , 19:19 , 12.30.20

EU's marathon COVID vaccination drive off to uneven start

Glitches, inefficient storage and union members accusing each other of not taking 'fair share' of vaccine supply all highlight challenge to inoculate bloc's nearly 450 million residents

Reuters , 23:29 , 12.28.20

Moment of hope: EU kicks off COVID-19 vaccine campaign

Coordinated rollout for 27-nation bloc aimed at projecting unified message that vaccine is safe, is Europe's best chance to emerge from the pandemic and the economic devastation caused by months of lockdown

Associated Press , 15:37 , 12.27.20

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere

Similar subdued scenes of Christmas joy repeat across the world as festive family gatherings and packed prayers that typically mark the holiday scaled back or canceled altogether

Associated Press , 20:01 , 12.24.20

Trump gives awards to top aides for Arab-Israeli deals

In a statement made after national security awards handed out, the White House says that 'thanks to the efforts of these individuals, the region will never be the same as it finally moves beyond the conflicts of the past'

Reuters , 07:39 , 12.24.20

U.S. earmarks $250 million for Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding

Senate passes Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act as part of coronavirus relief bill; will fund projects aimed at reversing 'growing polarization' in region; umbrella group of Mideast NGOs hails 'opportunity' for new strategies

Ynet , 13:57 , 12.22.20

U.S. reinstates Sudan's sovereign immunity, authorizes funds to help pay debt

Legislation includes an exemption allowing lawsuits by the families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States already underway in U.S. courts to move forward

Reuters , 09:52 , 12.22.20

World closes borders to Britain as new coronavirus strain breeds panic

India, Poland, Switzerland, Russia and Hong Kong suspend travel for Britons after UK leader Boris Johnson warned that a mutated variant of COVID-19, up to 70% more infectious, had been identified in the country

Reuters , 18:18 , 12.21.20

Pope snubs Vatican's sci-fi Nativity scene, directs visitors to others

Pontiff ignores main ceramic display at the center of St. Peter's square, which included an astronaut and a character reminiscent of Star Wars' Darth Vader

Reuters , 18:06 , 12.20.20

France's Macron tests positive for COVID-19, self isolates

French presidency says diagnosis was made 'following a PCR test performed at the onset of the first symptoms'; Macron's office says the president will self-isolate while running the country remotely

Reuters , 13:24 , 12.17.20

U.S. blames Iran in abduction, death of ex-FBI agent

While Robert Levinson disappeared over decade ago at hands of suspected Iranian agents, first official American announcement seen as Trump administration bid to prevent Biden from changing policy towards Tehran

Associated Press , 15:11 , 12.15.20

'Democracy prevailed,' Biden says after U.S. Electoral College confirms his win

Biden calls for unity while voicing confidence that the country's democratic institutions had held in the face of Trump's attempts to reverse the election outcome after 306-232 win in the Electoral College

Reuters , 06:34 , 12.15.20