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A look inside President Biden’s Oval Office

All incoming presidents change the decor of the largely symbolic room to offer a sense of their personality and the type of presidency they hope to have. President Biden’s is notable for the sheer number of portraits and busts of well-known American historical figures.

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At state capitols across the nation, the National Guard stood watch over pro-Trump demonstrators. In Portland, far-left activists smashed windows at the local Democratic Party office.

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At hearing, Buttigieg cites ‘generational opportunity’ on infrastructure

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46th president faces pandemic, economic crisis, national division

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Democrats take control of 50-50 Senate, with Vice President Harris presiding for first time

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Biden pledges to defeat extremism and culture of lies as he confronts Trump’s legacy

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Opinions

Biden has a powerful weapon to overturn some of Trump’s last acts. He should use it.

Opinion by Helaine Olen

It wasn’t just the speech. There were plenty of big moments at Biden’s inauguration.

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

Biden charged the people of this republic with fixing it. So the people need to grow up.

Opinion by George F. Will

Uniters are seen as wishy-washy and spineless. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Opinion by Timothy Shriver

Biden’s speech was a commitment to a new democracy

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On his final day, Trump demeaned the presidency one more time

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Inauguration

Who was at Biden’s inauguration

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Scenes from Inauguration Day

Biden’s inaugural special: 10 things you missed, from Bruce Springsteen to many, many fireworks

President Biden's inaugural prime-time special featured celebrities including Katy Perry, John Legend and Bruce Springsteen performing in D.C. and around the country.

By Emily Yahr

Not all presidents’ dance skills are created equal

George Washington could really cut a rug. Abraham Lincoln absolutely could not. How all 45 presidents fared on the dance floor.

By Bonnie Berkowitz and Joanne Lee

A locked-down capital celebrates Biden’s inauguration and Trump’s departure

The public was barred from entering the National Mall, where troops clad in camouflage and gripping M4 rifles peered up from Constitution Avenue.

By Rachel Chason, Jessica Contrera, Emily Davies and John Woodrow Cox

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The 46th president

An inauguration like no other. And how the White House residence staff say goodbye to one first family and hello to another.

By Martine Powers

‘The Hate U Give’ author Angie Thomas discusses her new book and the impact of Black Lives Matter on her work

Biden fires labor board’s top lawyer, a Trump appointee who refused to resign

By Eli Rosenberg and Reis Thebault

NSA was forced to make him its top lawyer. Now he’s on leave.

By Ellen Nakashima

Lt. Gen. Charles A. Flynn. (Defense Department)

After Michael Flynn floated idea of martial law, Army falsely denied his brother’s key role in military response to Capitol attack

By Dan Lamothe, Paul Sonne, Carol D. Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis

Coronavirus

Experts recommend masks and social distancing even after you get the vaccine

By Allyson Chiu

Dispatch from Israel

Finally getting the shot felt good. Thinking of those still waiting is what stings.

The Post’s bureau chief in Israel has mixed feelings about benefiting from its rapid vaccine rollout.

By Steve Hendrix

All overweight D.C. residents will get priority for coronavirus vaccine. Experts are skeptical.

More than half of the adults in the city will qualify for vaccine priority, setting up a logistical challenge.

By Julie Zauzmer

Chronic conditions included in the D.C. coronavirus vaccination plan

The Health 202Analysis

Biden’s coronavirus strategy keeps vaccine goals modest

It will require a 25 percent increase in daily shots administered.

By Paige Winfield Cunningham

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Your questions about the coronavirus vaccines, answered

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The covid-19 symptoms to watch out for

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Your Life At Home

New movies to stream this week: ‘Cowboys,’ ‘Spoor’ and more

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Road to Recovery

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Morning MixStories from all over

Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah bid adieu to Trump: ‘America just got a brand-new dad’

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As Biden addressed the world, an unknown man in uniform stood watch over his son Beau’s grave

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Obama, Bush and Clinton release video praising peaceful transfers of power, as Trump skips inauguration

By Tim Elfrink

At his swearing-in, Jon Ossoff used a Hebrew Bible from an MLK ally whose synagogue was bombed by white supremacists

By Jaclyn Peiser

Biden’s Cesar Chavez bust in the Oval Office signals a new era for Latinos, activists hope: ‘It shows that he’s authentic’

By Andrea Salcedo

Bernie Sanders — and his mittens — was everywhere on Inauguration Day. Just ask the Internet.

By Timothy Bella

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You might know Morgan Wallen because of the SNL incident. But he’s poised to be the future of country music.

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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. leads fellow Supreme Court justices at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. (AFP/Getty Images)

An incomplete Supreme Court witnessed Biden’s oath

Only six of the nine showed up for the ceremony. Justices Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer and Samuel Alito skipped it. It was the first time in more than 20 years that not all of the justices witnessed the ceremony.

By Robert Barnes

Perspective

Harris and Sotomayor show American democracy finally passing the Bechdel test

In cinema and literature, the Bechdel test judged artistic works based on whether there were scenes in which two or more women talked about something other than a man. Vice President Harris’s swearing in was a Bechdel test of American democracy, and after nearly 250 years, we finally passed it.

By Monica Hesse

The last day of Donald

Over 24 hours, the country went through its own peaceful transition — of emotion, of memory, of pain and hope.

By Dan Zak

In one of his final acts, Trump showered clemency on people with connections to him and his allies

Latest Capitol breach arrests include Proud Boy, man accused of assaulting officer pinned in riot

By Spencer S. Hsu and Justin Jouvenal

Senate confirms Avril Haines as director of national intelligence

By Shane Harris

Senate impeachment whip count: Where Democrats and Republicans stand

By Ashlyn Still and JM Rieger

Who Joe Biden has picked to fill his Cabinet

By Washington Post Staff

World

The site of a suicide attack in Baghdad on Thursday. (Reuters)

Rare twin suicide bombings rock Baghdad market, killing at least 28

Although Iraqi security forces continue to fight ISIS militants in rural areas, attacks in the capital have been rare.

By Louisa Loveluck and Mustafa Salim6 minutes ago

China fires parting sanctions at Trump officials; seeks ‘better angels’ in Biden team

The sanctions prohibit former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and the 27 other named individuals and their families from traveling to China — including Hong Kong and Macao — or conducting business with the country.

By Gerry Shih

In one of its last acts, Trump administration tried to deport to Haiti a man who has never been there

Immigration attorneys and advocates say chartered deportation flights continued uninterrupted until the last hours of Donald Trump’s presidency.

By Arelis R. Hernández

Alleged Saudi troll campaign targets movie about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi — on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb

“The Dissident” had received favorable audience scores on the popular film-rating sites — until last week.

By Steven Zeitchik

Even in jail, Navalny knows how to enrage Putin. This time it’s with a viral video.

The video shows a Black Sea palace with an ice rink and “aquadisco.” It was built for Putin, the Russian opposition leader claimed. The Kremlin denies it.

By Robyn Dixon

National

Proud Boys organizer Joe Biggs arrested as FBI alleges more possible planning in U.S. Capitol breach

The FBI alleged that Biggs and other members of the far-right nationalist group appeared equipped with walkie-talkie-style communication devices and earpieces during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

By Spencer S. Hsu

Relief, optimism, foreboding: Black Americans feel mixed emotions on Inauguration Day

As President Biden and Vice President Harris took their oaths of office, African Americans held hope for change.

By Sydney Trent

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RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered

The true stories behind all the Abraham Lincoln shout-outs at Biden’s inauguration

Lincoln, who guided the nation through the Civil War, received an extraordinary number of references Wednesday as President Biden vowed to unify a divided nation.

By Gillian Brockell

Controversial head of Voice of America resigns hours after Biden sworn in

Michael Pack, a Trump appointee, who left a trail of criticism during his short term as head of agency that supervises government-funded news networks, said his resignation had been requested by President Biden.

By Paul Farhi

Spring term delays: New wave of virus uncertainty slams higher education

As the pandemic intensifies, many colleges are starting classes online.

By Nick Anderson

D.C., Md. & Va.

Gov. Hogan presents $49.35 billion budget for fiscal 2022

Democratic legislative leaders say they want more coronavirus help in the spending plan.

By Ovetta Wiggins

TODAY IN D.C.

The columnist’s 8-year-old son looks at an iPad. (Theresa Vargas/The Post)

Perspective

Finally, a president America’s children can watch

For many parents, the change in power brings relief that they no longer have to reach for the remote or close their browser every time the president speaks.

By Theresa Vargas

Perspective

For D.C.’s street vendors, this Inauguration Day was barren of customers — but also a relief

By Petula Dvorak

Winning $730 million Powerball ticket sold in Maryland

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Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Mild sunshine with less wind before a dry but cold weekend

By David Streit

Known coronavirus deaths and cases per 100 thousand

FAQ: What to know about restrictions and safety

Going Out Guide

Two local breweries are making craft beer without the buzz

Nonalcoholic beers have exploded in popularity. Here are a few worth trying.

By Fritz Hahn11 minutes ago

The best things to do — virtually and in person — while social distancing in the D.C. area

Virtual film festivals, streaming concerts and socially distanced events offer escapes during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Fritz Hahn, Hau Chu and Anying Guo

Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is the subject of a new play at Round House. He’s also the playwright’s husband.

Lauren Gunderson’s “The Catastrophist” is loosely based on Wolfe’s book “The Viral Storm.”

By Thomas Floyd

Real Estate

Mortgage rates dip as investors await actions of new administration

For Black homeowners, a common conundrum with appraisals

Why your housing dollars may go further in Montgomery County, Md., and Fairfax County, Va.

Business & Technology

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Perspective

Biden links prosperity to civic virtues in inauguration speech

Unlike his predecessor, who inherited a booming economy and a world at peace but could only see “carnage,” President Biden looked out from a ransacked Capitol to a country reeling from pandemic and riven with injustice and saw the possibility for renewal and rebuilding.

By Steven Pearlstein

Biden takes over POTUS Twitter account, inheriting a blank slate from Trump

President Biden’s administration takes over the official White House social media accounts Wednesday. But Twitter won’t transfer followers, unlike with the previous administration.

By Rachel Lerman