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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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In this Oct. 5, 2016, file photo American political operative Ron Klain arrives at Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's home in Washington. Klain is preparing to serve as President-elect Joe Biden’s chief of staff, a job often referred to as the nation’s chief operating officer. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) **FILE**

White House announces regulatory freeze and review of rules

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain issued a memo on Wednesday instructing executive department and agency heads to put a hold on recently-issued rules and regulations and to refrain from issuing new ones without getting the go-ahead from the new team.

January 20, 2021
President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)

Joe Biden: ‘My whole soul is in this’

President Biden vowed Wednesday to put his entire "soul" into the job of president of the United States and called for an end to an "uncivil war" of political division so the country can combat a multitude of crises.

January 20, 2021
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 U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

Joe Biden sworn into office as 46th president

President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. called for an end to an "uncivil war" of division raging in the U.S., using his inaugural address Wednesday to urge supporters of former President Donald Trump to give him a chance and laying bare the challenges the country faces in the months ahead.

January 20, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden attend Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day ceremonies Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Joe Biden attends church before the swearing-in ceremony

President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attended church service at St. Matthew's Cathedral in northwest Washington, D.C., Wednesday morning before they are sworn into office at around noon.

January 20, 2021
In this April 23, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

5 Trump policies likely to remain in Biden administration

President Biden wants to immediately reverse much of what former President Trump has done over the last four years -- but that is often easier said than done, and he has begrudgingly applauded some of Mr. Trump's legacy.

January 19, 2021
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump administration finalizes ‘fair access’ banking rule

The Trump administration tried to give a parting gift to the gun industry on the president's way out the door, finalizing a rule intended to limit big banks' ability to refuse to do business with so-called "high-risk" customers such as firearms manufacturers.

January 18, 2021
In this Jan. 8, 2021, file photo, President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion economic rescue package

President-elect Joseph R. Biden said Thursday he will demand nearly $2 trillion from Congress to deliver on his plan for reviving the sputtering economy by defeating the deadly coronavirus first, an early test of what the incoming leader will be able to get through Congress after his party officially takes control of the House, Senate and White House.

January 14, 2021