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Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton Praise and Mourn Larry King
Celebrities and interview subjects, from Bill Clinton to Oprah Winfrey, are mourning the death of Larry King.
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Trump Shuns ‘Ex-Presidents Club' — and the Feeling Is Mutual
Donald Trump is shunning the “ex-presidents club” — and the feeling is mutual
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How President Biden's Inaugural Address Compared With JFK, Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan's Speeches
President Biden’s inaugural address was the longest in 35 years — clocking in at 21 minutes and more than 2,400 words. That’s perhaps fitting at a time when the country is divided and facing crises on multiple fronts. NBCLX political reporter Noah Pransky breaks down the inauguration speech and how at moments it compared to those by John F. Kennedy,...
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Trump Not Going to Biden Inauguration, the President Announces Two Days After Stoking Deadly U.S. Capitol Riot
Trump announced his decision that he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration one day after he finally conceded the November presidential election.
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Ex-Defense Secretary Blasts Authorities for Not Being Better Prepared to Prevent the Capitol Siege
“Everybody knew that there would be people who were interested in doing nothing else but creating havoc in the Capitol,” Leon Panetta told CNBC.
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Ex-Defense Secretary: Trump's Cabinet Should Invoke 25th Amendment to Remove Him From Office
“It’s long overdue for the 25th Amendment because this man is no longer capable of serving the United States,” ex-Defense Secretary William Cohen said.
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Biden to Name Former Obama Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland as His Attorney General
Garland would face pressure from liberals to prosecute President Trump after Biden takes office.
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Judge Again Denies Bail to Accused Jeffrey Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming underage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
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Prosecutors Say No Bail Stiff Enough for Ghislaine Maxwell, Accused Jeffrey Epstein Madam
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of abetting the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of President Donald Trump, who died from a jailhouse suicide.
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Biden Energy Secretary Pick Jennifer Granholm Has Past Ties to Utilities, Chemical Companies
Jennifer Granholm, Joe Biden’s expected pick for Energy secretary, has past ties to energy and chemical firms.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Thursday
U.S. stock futures rose Thursday, one day after the S&P 500’s finished just 1 point shy of last week’s record close.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Book ‘Persist' to Come Out in April
Henry Holt and Company announced Wednesday that “Persist,” which the publisher calls “a deeply personal book and a powerful call to action,” will be released April 20. “Persist” will refer to Warren’s recent bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, won by Joe Biden, but is not a campaign memoir. “I wrote ‘Persist’ because I remain as committed as ever to…
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Biden Picks More Obama Veterans for Key Roles: Denis McDonough at VA and Susan Rice as Domestic Advisor
The announcement of the latest batch of administration officials came less than six weeks before Biden officially replaces President Trump in the White House.
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FDA Could Authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine This Week as US Deaths Surge
The move would be a pivotal moment in the pandemic, as public health officials say the U.S. is likely to face its worst health crisis in history this winter.
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Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Madam Ghislaine Maxwell Wants Bail Hearing Just Before Christmas
Ghislaine Maxwell has been held without bail since her arrest on crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.
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Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Procurer Ghislaine Maxwell to Seek Bail Again, Wants Closed Hearing
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend who once socialized with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, is being held without bail at a federal jail.
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With Yellen in Line to Lead Treasury, Here Are Other Economic Posts Biden Transition Team Could Name Next Week
With Janet Yellen in line for Treasury secretary, Biden must now round out a team tasked with nursing the U.S. economy back to health.
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The Inaugural Oath Presidential Mashup
Watch presidents of the United States take the oath of office on their Inauguration Days through the years.
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Biden Picks for Senior White House Staff Include Loyalists, Rising Democratic Stars
The overall makeup of the top staff is notable for its lack of well-known progressives, suggesting that Biden intends to oversee a more cautious West Wing.
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Joe Biden Is the Apparent Winner Over Trump in Georgia, the First Democrat to Take the State Since '92
Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia secures a big lead in the Electoral College over President Donald Trump in the race for the White House.