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A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm President Biden's Cabinet picks.

The group of women who've met for 25 years watched the event with tears and cheers. Some are, like Kamala Harris, graduates of Howard University and/or members of Harris' Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

Downs speaks with Rachel Martin about "Dark Eyes," a song inspired by essential workers from Native American communities who are often overlooked.

Large crowds and parades have become hallmarks of presidential inaugurations but will be absent this year because of the pandemic and security concerns. Here's a look back at earlier events.

After the attack on the United States Capitol earlier this month, 14 U.S. Senators — including Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dianne Feinstein of California — called for an investigation into white supremacy in the military. The Pentagon has promised to act.

On the final full day of Donald Trump's presidency, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra cemented his own legacy as one of Trump’s fiercest legal adversaries.

The flags represent people from all 50 states, the five U.S. territories and Washington, D.C., who cannot attend because of the coronavirus pandemic and tight security in the nation's capital.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as president and vice president of the United States on Wednesday. Follow live special coverage throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m. PT.

Oregon is expecting to receive a large chunk of federal stimulus money this week to help pay for its COVID-19 vaccination program.

Members of the Trump administration won't have to wait five years before lobbying the agencies where they worked. Trump had been highly critical of former President Clinton for a similar reversal.