But some in defense establishment said to disagree with Netanyahu's more confrontational approach to US plans; premier to hold talks with security chiefs in coming days

Social media giant transfers control of all official White House profiles to new administration and activates a @SecondGentleman handle for Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff

With Washington on high alert, new president is safely sworn in, two weeks after mob loyal to Donald Trump besieged the Capitol in deadly riot

Building located next to Capitol not evacuated after grounds were checked out; Washington facing extraordinary security measures as Joe Biden is sworn in as president

New US president will end construction of Mexico border wall, end Muslim travel ban, rejoin Paris Climate Accord and WHO and revoke approval of Keystone XL oil pipeline

California senator bursts barrier that kept men at top ranks of American power for more than two centuries

'This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day in history and hope, of renewal and resolve,' says newly sworn-in commander in chief

'Democracy has prevailed,' 46th US president declares in inaugural address, 'days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people'

Outgoing president flies to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida - where he will be when his replacement, Joe Biden, is sworn in outside the Capitol in Washington

US president-elect prays at Washington's St. Matthew's Cathedral accompanied by senior leaders from both parties