The United States has strongly condemned Russia's use of 'harsh tactics' against protesters and journalists demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

US, EU condemns Russia's crackdown on protesters & journalists

The leaders of the U.S. Senate agreed on Friday to push back former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial by two weeks, giving the chamber more time to focus on President Joe Biden's legislative agenda and Cabinet nominees before turning to the contentious showdown over Trump.

Donald Trump impeachment trial in the US Senate to begin soon

President Joe Biden signed two executive orders address the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic, including expanding food stamps and beginning the process to require that everyone working for the federal government get a minimum wage of $15 an hour.

Biden signs two executive orders on food aid and worker's protection

Over 150 National Guard troops deployed to Washington, DC for the inauguration of President Joe Biden have tested positive for coronavirus. Biden was sworn in as US president on January 21.

Over 150 troops deployed for Biden's inauguration test positive for Coronavirus

The leaders of the U.S. Senate agreed to push back former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by two weeks. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the trial is set to begin during the week of Monday (8 February).

US Ex-President Trump's impeachment trial postponed to February

Biden has set a goal of having 100 million doses of the vaccine administered in the first 100 days of his administration.

Joe Biden warns COVID will 'get worse before it gets better'

The First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden in her first address pitches COVID plans to teachers. 'Your safety is crucial to students', she added.

U.S. first lady Dr. Jill Biden pitches COVID plans to teachers

U.S.: President Joe Biden is seeking a five-year extension with Russia on the only remaining treaty limiting the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals just days before it expires.

Biden administration to seek 5-year extension on nuclear arms treaty with Russia

Keystone XL is the proposed fourth phase of the Keystone Pipeline network between Canada and the US, which aims to cut short the distance between Alberta’s oil sands and the Texas Gulf Coast.

'We are disappointed': Biden rolls back Trump order, scamps keystone XL pipeline

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks were among popular American entertainers who graced the presidential inauguration.

A-star Jennifer Lopez spiced up Biden-Harris Inauguration, sings medley of 'America the Beautiful'

Immediately after being sworn in, US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, said that she is "ready to serve" the United States and the American people.

'Ready to serve': Kamala Harris after taking oath as America's first woman Vice President

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's inauguration preparations are underway in Washington DC amid tight security. White officials were seen making arrangements for the inauguration event. WION brings you a report.

Preparations underway for Biden-Harris inauguration in Washington DC

National Guardsmen began arriving at the Capitol last week and eventually around 25,000 are expected to be involved in security efforts.

Why has U.S. become a divided and angry nation?

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attended a memorial service honoring the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19 at the Lincoln Memorial

President-elect Joe Biden grieves America's COVID-19 victims on the eve of inauguration

The announcement of the removals came as the Pentagon was intensifying efforts to identify and combat white supremacy and other far-right extremism in its ranks.

12 National Guardsmen removed from Inauguration security duties over extremist links

In less than 24 hours, Donald Trump will leave the White House. The preparations for Joe Biden's inauguration are underway in full swing. But Trump supporters are 'determined' to overturn election results. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Donald Trump's last day in Office

According to the reports, Donald Trump has decided to form a new political party called the 'Patriot Party'. He has discussed the same with his supporters, as per The Wall Street Journal.

Speculations about Trump's political endeavours continue

A night before the much-awaited inauguration day US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris took part in an evening ceremony at the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial to honour the 400,000 American lives lost to COVID-19.

Prez Biden and Vice-Prez Harris's first event after arriving in Washington

The United States wants WHO investigators to look at the records of the Wuhan Lab. It believes that several researchers inside the lab became sick in the autumn of 2019 - before the 1st case of the Wuhan virus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is China blocking access to the Wuhan Lab?

The US Capitol is on lockdown, with no entry or exit allowed due to an external security threat and people inside being forced to shelter in place after a fire broke out near the complex.

News Alert: US Capitol under 'no entry or exit' order

On Monday, dozens of armed demonstrators gathered at the Richmond, Virginia putting authorities on high alert at Capitals across the United States.

Heavily armed, rival groups rally in Virginia has cops on high alert

Guatemalan security forces broke up the migrant caravan which is been trying to cross its border to continue their journey to the United States.

Your Story: Guatemalan forces stop Honduran migrants at the border

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration preparations are underway in Washington DC amid tight security. The field of flags display in the National Monument Washington DC was put up by the Biden inaugural committee.

US: Over 191,000 flags put up by Biden inaugural committee

2 days before Joe Biden's inauguration, all 50 states of the US are on alert for armed protests. 25,000 troops have been deployed to guard Washington DC. It's the biggest security presence for any inauguration in US History. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington turned into a garrison city

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