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Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Calls for Permanent Fencing Around the Capitol Jan 29, 2021

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The Chief is also asking for back-up forces nearby. Court documents reveal that a suspect with gun was arrested near the Capitol. He had “stop the steal paperwork,” and list of lawmakers on him. Amid threats & tightened Capitol security, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the enemy “is within the house”. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy meets with Trump after a source says he was warned against “crawling back to Trump”. Despite the stalemate in congress, Biden “continues to believe” that his stimulus bill “can be and will be bipartisan". 847,000 people have now filed for unemployment leading to the US economy posting its worst year since World War II. Biden signs executive actions expanding access to health care, undoing the changes made under Trump. US Covid deaths top 431,000 with 25.7 million cases. A study suggests that the Pfizer vaccine will be mostly effective against the UK and South African variants. A Russian court rules that Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny will remain in detention ahead of his hearing next week.

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DHS Warns About Potential Violence by Domestic Extremists Jan 28, 2021

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The Department of Homeland Security has issued a bulletin over the “heightened threat environment” following President Biden's inauguration. The U.S. coronavirus death toll has now topped 427,000 with 25.5 million cases. Biden’s Covid team holds their first briefing, coordinator says “this is a national emergency….everything is on the table”. FEMA is preparing to ask the Pentagon for 10,000 soldiers to help the vaccine program. Biden is focusing on a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan as the Senate prepares for the Trump impeachment trial. Biden signs executive actions to address the climate crisis. Sen. Tim Kaine is considering a Trump censure resolution as an alternative to impeachment. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy tells Republicans to stop attacking each other: “cut that crap out”. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is set to join the Education & Labor Committee; she once called the Parkland shooting a “false flag” operation. After being poisoned and jailed, a Russian opposition leader’s apartment is raided by police.

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Biden Promises To Have Enough Covid Vaccines For All By Summer Jan 27, 2021

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President Biden announces his plan to buy 200 million more coronavirus vaccine doses. Biden also promises to have enough coronavirus vaccines for all 300 million Americans by the end of the summer. He also says that the coronavirus vaccine distribution will be increasing by 1.4 million doses next week and that the coronavirus "vaccine program was in worse shape than we anticipated."

The CDC publishes a study that says in-person learning with minimal covid-19 spread is possible with the right precautions.

Senators have been sworn in for Trump's historic second impeachment trial. Senators also vote 55-45 against questioning trial's constitutionality. Five GOP senators have voted with democrats on impeachment procedural vote. A source says that house managers are preparing a case showing visceral evidence of insurrection and that will make constitutionality central in the impeachment case.

CNN is reporting that at least 150 suspects in the January 6 Capitol riot has been charged by the feds. Federal investigators are seeking tips about a person who planted pipe bombs on the day of the Capitol riot.

According to the White House, Biden confronted Putin over several issues on their first call.

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Soon: House to deliver article of impeachment against Trump to the Senate Jan 26, 2021

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Soon: House to deliver article of impeachment against Trump to the Senate; President Biden thinks that the United States could get 1.5 Million people vaccinated per day. President Biden lifts transgender military ban imposed by Trump. Justice department inspector general investigating alleged plot to overturn election results. The Senate is expected to confirm Yellen as treasury secretary.Trump discussing launching a new political party.

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Trump's Senate Impeachment Trial Delayed Until February Jan 23, 2021

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As President Biden sets forth establishing his new government while focusing on the pandemic and economy, the Senate decides to delay the Trump impeachment trial until February.

With the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. now surging pass 413,000, new questions arise about whether Biden's goal of 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days of his presidency are too modest.

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Biden Sets Goal of 100 Million Vaccinations in 100 Days Jan 22, 2021

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President Biden orders a mask mandate on federal property. 408,000+ U.S. Covid deaths and nearly 25 million cases exactly one year after the first known infection. Biden signs a “wartime” action on Covid, including new mask mandates & quarantines for international travelers. Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell wants to delay the Trump impeachment trial until February, tells colleagues he is in no rush. The Senate approves a waiver for Biden’s defense secretary nominee, and confirms his first cabinet nominee, Avril Haines as Director of National Intelligence. Most National Guard troops in Washington are being sent home within 5-10 days. New arrests in Capitol attack, about 120 people have been charged. First Biden phone call with a world leader will be Canada’s Justin Trudeau. Biden is being praised for recommitting the U.S. to the World Health Organization.

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President Joe Biden In Oval Office For First Time After Swearing In Jan 21, 2021

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President Joe Biden in the Oval Office for the first time since being sworn in. Biden signs 17 executive actions that undoes Trump policies. BIden signs his first executive order that mandates masks in federal buildings. While Biden signed actions on coronavirus, he also signed actions on immigration and climate change. Biden describes the executive actions that he signed on his first day as "bold."

Democrats now have control in the senate after senators are sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden swears in presidential appointees. White House officials hold the first briefing with Biden.

"It was generous," said Biden about the letter that Trump left him before leaving for Florida.

Three ex-presidents deliver a joint message on democracy. Biden and Harris make remarks at inaugural celebration.

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Biden-Harris Memorial for Covid-19 Victims Jan 20, 2021

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Wolf Blitzer awaits the start of the Biden-Harris memorial for the Covid-19 victims. At the same time, the United States has crossed 400,000 American Covid deaths on the final day of Trump's presidency.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris delivers remarks at the Covid memorial. A Michigan nurse performs "Amazing Grace." President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Covid memorial as well. Biden thanks nurses and honors the 400,000 Americans that lost their lives to Covid-19. Yolanda Adams performs "Hallelujah."

Hundreds of landmarks across the United States lit up for the Covid-19 memorial.

Biden is spending the night in Washington ahead of his historic inauguration. Biden is to be sworn in the 46th president tomorrow. America is divided on the verge of Trump presidency's end and Biden's beginning. Biden is preparing to face the immediate challenges of covid and the economy, as he takes the presidency.

Obama, Clinton and Bush will attend the Biden Inauguration.

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Fortressed DC & Nation Brace for Unprecedented Transfer of Power Jan 19, 2021

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Washington, D.C., and Nation brace for unprecedented transfer of power; FBI Vetting National Guard as Pentagon Chief says "we are leaving no stone unturned in securing Capitol"; More than 80 people facing federal charges in Capitol riot, more than 300 investigations opened; Shocking new video shows Mob incited by Trump, offering fresh evidence of his culpability

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New Security Bulletin Says Domestic Terrorism Most Likely Threat to Inauguration Jan 16, 2021

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With D.C. and the capitals of all 50 states on high alert, the Justice Department opens 275 cases in Capitol siege probe, with more expected to come in the following days.

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