Headline RoundupJanuary 20th, 2021

Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th US President

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Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States Wednesday in Washington D.C shortly before noon ET. He took the oath from Chief Justice John Roberts, following Kamala Harris receiving the vice presidential oath from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In his first remarks following inauguration, Biden said "the will of the people has been heard" and "democracy has prevailed." Coverage on all sides provided live updates from the inauguration ceremony, and also focused on Donald Trump's farewell event Wednesday morning. Many reports also concentrated on the executive actions Biden is expected to sign soon, and on Harris being the first woman elected as vice president.

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