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Executive branch of the United States government

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.

5 major challenges facing Biden on Day One   

Biden administration

Here’s a roundup of coverage on The World that will get you caught up on the fraught transition of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden.

A woman and three men walk next to a fence with razor wire.

Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen is the latest departure of the Trump Administration

Immigration

Obama’s recess appointments outrage Republicans

Global Politics

Obama Makes Four Recess Appointments

The World

Takeouts: recess appointments, NCAA’s final four

Global Politics