President Biden began his career in politics in 1973 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. Now, nearly 50 years after his journey began, he has taken office as the 46th president of the United States. Robert Hoopes, president of VOX Global and who served as Biden’s chief of staff during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to reflect on the president’s career in public service. Source

President Biden began his career in politics in 1973 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. Now, nearly 50 years after his journey began, he has taken office as the 46th President of the United States. President of VOX Global Robert Hoopes served as Biden’s chief of staff during the 2012 Democratic National Convention. He joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to reflect on the president’s career in public service. Source

Now that he’s left office, former President Trump could soon be facing legal troubles as the protections that have been shielding him are set to expire. CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the details. Source

The Senate confirmed Avril Haines to be director of national intelligence on Wednesday evening. Source

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Ellis’ appointment is now the subject of an investigation by the Defense Department Inspector General. Source

President Biden wasted no time getting to work after taking the oath of office. He signed several executive actions and prepared legislation to be sent to Congress. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran, and CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss what is on the Biden administration’s legislative agenda and how easy it will be to get it through Congress. Source

President Biden’s White House press secretary Jen Psaki gave her first press conference on Wednesday night, seven hours after Mr. Biden was sworn in as president. Psaki emphasized the “importance of bringing truth and transparency back to the briefing room.” Watch her briefing. Source

Senate committees began to hold hearings on Tuesday for Mr. Biden’s Cabinet nominees. Source

Vice President Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday when she took the oath of office — and broke down multiple barriers. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion shares more. Source