/news/tags/biden-inauguration Biden Inauguration en-US Copyright Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:56:31 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-22/ohio-tallying-costs-for-increased-statehouse-security The running estimated cost so far is about $850,000 for the week leading up to Joe Biden's inauguration. Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:56:31 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-22/ohio-tallying-costs-for-increased-statehouse-security Andy Chow /news/2021-01-21/photos-the-internets-favorite-inauguration-day-fashions From stepchildren to senators, attendees flocked to the Capitol in both muted and flashy garments, sending Twitter into a frenzy over standout styles. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:08:28 GMT /news/2021-01-21/photos-the-internets-favorite-inauguration-day-fashions Farah Eltohamy, Emma Bowman /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/in-celebrating-america-biden-harris-urge-nation-to-rise-together "Will we meet the moment like our forbearers have?" the newly sworn-in president asked Americans during the star-studded inaugural celebration. "I believe we must and I believe we will." Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:56:56 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/in-celebrating-america-biden-harris-urge-nation-to-rise-together Vanessa Romo /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/senate-confirms-avril-haines-as-director-of-national-intelligence Haines has made history as the first woman to hold the top job in U.S. intelligence. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:12:03 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/senate-confirms-avril-haines-as-director-of-national-intelligence Barbara Sprunt /news/2021-01-20/toxic-pesticide-faces-new-scrutiny-from-biden-administration President Biden's wave of executive actions includes an order to reexamine one controversial, but widely used, pesticide called chlorpyrifos. The Trump administration kept it on the market. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:32:54 GMT /news/2021-01-20/toxic-pesticide-faces-new-scrutiny-from-biden-administration Dan Charles /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/stocks-close-on-record-highs-after-biden-inauguration The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit new records as markets closed on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump frequently cited stock market gains as a personal accomplishment. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:47:05 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/stocks-close-on-record-highs-after-biden-inauguration Camila Domonoske /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/biden-moves-to-have-u-s-rejoin-climate-accord President Biden signed an executive order to have the country reenter the Paris Climate Agreement, less than four months after formally withdrawing. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:42:39 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/biden-moves-to-have-u-s-rejoin-climate-accord Nathan Rott /news/2021-01-20/the-qanon-storm-never-struck-some-supporters-are-wavering-others-steadfast A collection of conspiracy theories fuels the QAnon community, but one prediction was central: that former President Donald Trump would arrest Democratic leaders in masse. That didn't happen. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:30:53 GMT /news/2021-01-20/the-qanon-storm-never-struck-some-supporters-are-wavering-others-steadfast Camila Domonoske /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/voice-of-america-ceo-pack-defined-by-scandal-resigns-at-bidens-request Michael Pack's record at the parent agency for the Voice of America includes charges of bias, firings, investigations and more. He called President Biden's request for him to resign a "partisan act." Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:02:30 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/voice-of-america-ceo-pack-defined-by-scandal-resigns-at-bidens-request David Folkenflik /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/new-georgia-senators-sworn-in-democrats-now-officially-control-the-senate A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm Biden's Cabinet picks. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:51:15 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-20/new-georgia-senators-sworn-in-democrats-now-officially-control-the-senate Barbara Sprunt