The nation faces a crisis of a generation and also a deeply divided electorate. In his inaugural address today, President Joe Biden emphasized american unity. Our political reporter greg lee joins us now live this afternoon with more on the transfer of power and also the unusual circumstances of todays historic event. Greg heather. Good afternoon, a historic and celebratory day in our nations capital, this inauguration look different than any we have ever seen before underscoring the challenges facing this new administration, in the words of President Biden. Day, there is much to restore much to heal and much to build calmly. David harris is always sweat the bay area zone. Kamila harris forever extra name in history, becoming the first female first black american and first south Asian American sworn in his Vice President. The oath administered by Justice Sonia sotomayor. The First Latina Supreme Court justice, so help me god. Congratulations mr president. Moments later, joseph r. Biden
Asian american sworn in his Vice President. The oath administered by Justice Sonia sotomayor. The First Latina Supreme Court justice, so help me god. Congratulations mr present. Moments later, joseph r. Biden jr took the oath of office becoming the 46, president of the United States of america. This is americas day. This is democracys day day of history and hope of reno and resolved on the west front of the capitol. The peaceful transfer of power mostly followed tradition. Former president s obama, clinton and george w. Bush attended. All three branches of government were represented in a bipartisan show of support. Weve learned again, democracy is precious democracy is fragile at this hour, my friends. Democracy has prevailed beyond the stage an inauguration unlike any other due to the covid19 pandemic, and security concerns, the new president and vp faced 200,000 flags representing the usual crowd that would attend more than 25,000. National guard troops fortified the area after riot
Relief. Hr loves sending emails about what a horrible country this is one man decided he had enough of that. Want to call out violence call it out, do it year around. Dont wait until its convenient for you. We built the greatest movement in the history of our country. It was about America First because we all wanted you to make America Great again. Steve good morning, everybody. It is wednesday, january 20th, 2021 we start with a fox news alert. Overnight President Trump at 1 00 in the morning signed the paperwork and handed down 143 pardons commutations in his final hours as president of the United States. Ainsley it comes as the United States prepares for President Elect Bidens Inauguration Today. Will and as always with the latest is Griff Jenkins live on the National Mall with more on our big day ahead. Griff . Griff good morning, will, ainsley and steve. I can tell you as we look forward to the end of the day one day is the inauguration size. It is certainly going to be a unique o
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Hardhit seattle shutting down its Public Schools for at least two weeks. St. Patricks day parades across the country canceled. Hospitals putting up emergency tents, bracing for the worst and overseas italy offering an ominous warning. That nations hospitals already buckling under the pressure of europes worst outbreak. As many cities and states here now cancel large gatherings, the nba suspending its season until further notice, and Dallas Mavericks owner mark cubans jaw dropping when he got the news court side. The game in oklahoma called off right before tip off as a jazz player reported to be positive. Todays game has been postponed. Fans evacuated the stadium. Tom hanks and his wife rita wilson reveal theyre infected. Their message from australia. As the world scrambles to come together to fight this new threat, our team is covering all the angles on this Global Health emergency. And good morning, america. Thank you all for joining us this morning. And as we come on the air this mo