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11:01am Jan 21, 2021

Arts Arts Politics & Government

Photos: The Internet's 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.
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6:29pm Jan 20, 2021

World News World News Politics & Government

World Leaders Express Hope As Biden And Harris Are Sworn In

by Brakkton Booker

Leaders, former officials and citizens voiced optimism with the dawn of the new U.S. administration. China's state news agency tweeted: "Good Riddance, Donald Trump!"
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3:19pm Jan 20, 2021

National National

'We've Got A Steep Road Ahead': Around The U.S., People Focus On The Future

by Tanya Ballard Brown

During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden spoke of renewal, resolve and the will of the people. Around the nation there was a feeling of cautious optimism.
2:14pm Jan 20, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

'This Is America's Day': Biden's Inaugural Address, Annotated

by NPR Staff

President Biden called for a day of "renewal and resolve" as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.
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7:00am Jan 20, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Biden Says He Wants To Unite America. He Might Find Unity Hard To Come By

by Domenico Montanaro

As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country's modern divisions didn't begin and end with Trump.
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5:01am Jan 19, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Poll: Most Americans Think Trump Will Be Remembered As A Subpar President

by Domenico Montanaro

By a 60%-to-27% margin, Americans said they thought Trump would go down as either one of the worst presidents in history or below average. President-elect Joe Biden is viewed more positively.
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7:33am Jan 17, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government National

In His Inaugural Address, Biden Seeks To Move Past 'American Carnage'

by Tamara Keith

With the country reeling from the pandemic, racial injustice, and the Capitol riot, President-elect Joe Biden must transcend the "typical gauzy appeals to national unity" of past inaugural addresses.
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4:48pm Jan 16, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Up To 25,000 Troops Descend On Washington For Biden's Inauguration

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The nation prepares for an inauguration unlike any in the country's history amid a massive effort to avoid a repeat of the U.S. Capitol attack.
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12:50pm Jan 14, 2021

Music & Culture Music & Culture Politics & Government

Lady Gaga, J-Lo To Headline Biden Inauguration

by Brian Naylor

The entertainers will be joined by a Georgia firefighter and a Jesuit priest at the Capitol ceremony.
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4:52pm Jan 13, 2021

National National Politics & Government

State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

by Greg Allen

The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.

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8:32am Feb 05, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Trump Inaugural Committee Hit With Subpoena

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The federal inquiry seeks information about who donated to events connected to the inauguration and what they were promised in return.
6:14pm Jan 20, 2018

News News

Second Annual Women's March Puts Emphasis On The Polls

by Bethany Chafin

Thousands of people gathered in Winston-Salem and other locations across the country Saturday for the second annual Women's March.

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