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

President Joe Biden faces challenges getting his priorities through Congress with a closely divided Senate. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss how President Biden aims to bring Congress together and the prospects for another COVID-19 relief bill. Source

Vice presidents since Vice President Walter Mondale have been living in the residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Source

Throughout his campaign, President Biden thanked Black voters for working to organize and protect democratic institutions, and he chose Kamala Harris as his vice president, making her the first Black woman to serve in the role. Dr. Nikki Taylor, a professor and the chairwoman of the history department at Howard University, Harris’ alma mater, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss Harris making history. Source

President Joe Biden used his first hours in office to sign 17 executive orders and actions on issues including the government’s coronavirus response, immigration and climate change. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss the immediate changes coming from the new administration. Source

Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, faces three charges for his alleged role in the deadly attack. Source