Author: Ledyard King, USA TODAY

Former presidents and other VIPs take their places at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden.

The start of Biden’s presidency will be anything but normal with his remarkable inauguration illustrating the difficulty in calming a divided U.S.

The bill addresses the fallout of a virus that has killed more than 320,000 American and forced scores of businesses to shut down and lay off workers.

The delay imperils not only the $900 billion COVID relief bill but also a $1.4 trillion spending bill that would keep the government open past Monday.

Having Haaland in the cabinet is an inspirational pick that by itself will help the nation’s Native Americans feel like they are finally being heard, one activist said.

Trump has kept a number of pledges, including tax cuts and conservative judges. But not on others such as bringing back coal and replacing Obamacare.

Lawmakers are discussing an extension of the PPP but talks are stalled amid a stalemate over another round of COVID-19 pandemic stimulus relief.

With Trump floundering in the polls, his campaign has spent heavily to define Biden. Biden has sought to mostly reintroduce himself to voters.

“We’re certainly worried for our families and all of mankind,” said astronaut Chris Cassidy. “It is on our mind a lot just like every citizen of the world.”

President Trump has suggested testing be slowed because it’s uncovering more cases. Experts say the rise is due mainly to wider exposure to the virus.