Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Joseph R. Biden at his inauguration as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021. Watch how the historic moment unfolded. Source
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Watch: Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president
Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor administered the oath of office to Kamala Harris as she was sworn in as vice president on January 20, 2021. Watch how the historic moment unfolded. Source
Inauguration Live Updates: Biden becomes president, declaring “democracy has prevailed”
With his hand on the Bible, Mr. Biden vowed to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Source
Should COVID vaccination restore “basic rights” to avoid lockdowns?
Germany’s Foreign Minister thinks so, and he’s not alone, but his fellow cabinet members, and many experts say vaccination shouldn’t bring privileges. Source
U.S. allies “relieved,” but wary as Biden takes over
Most of America’s oldest allies on the world stage are embracing the incoming Biden administration as a chance to reengage, but as CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips reports, they’re under no illusion that a sudden 180 in relations is coming immediately, and they’re wary that a new Trump, or even the old one, could be coming down the road. Source
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s history making performance
Amanda Gorman was named the nation’s First Youth Poet Laureate at 19. Now at 22, she is delivering her original composition, “The Hill We Climb” at the 59th presidential inauguration as the youngest known inaugural poet. Gorman, who has performed five commissioned poems for “CBS This Morning” in the past, tells Anthony Mason about writing a poem for this moment, her preparation for big performances and how poetry helped her overcome a speech impediment. Source
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Nation prepares for new president; 25,000+ National Guard troops in Washington Source
What a Biden presidency means for your wallet
Agenda includes more stimulus checks, student loan forgiveness and stronger protections for workers. Source
Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Amanda Gorman was named the Nation’s First Youth Poet Laureate at the age of 19. Source
Biden to propose bill to offer legal status to millions of immigrants
Farm workers and undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. children would be placed on an expedited pathway to U.S. citizenship. Source