Experts reveal their takeaways from the viral moment when Sen. Deb Fischer's husband, Bruce, appeared to deny the vice president's handshake.

The veep glanced over her left shoulder to spy Obama and Trum seemingly getting along in the row behind her, before whipping back around and staring straight ahead.

The Palisades fire, which is the largest of the blazes has been burning since the morning of January 7. Located in a predominantly affluent area, it has forced the evacuation of thousands, including several celebrities. Vice President Kamala Harris, who serves as second in command, would have been among them had she been residing in her home.

Bruce Fischer accompanied his wife, first elected as a Senator for Nebraska in 2012, to the ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday and his refusal to shake hands with the vice president clearly surprised her as she oversaw the event, marking the beginning of the 119 th Congress.

Black pearls are considered to be the symbol of wisdom and strength, while pearls, in general, are considered an adequate choice for funerals for not being as shiny and distracting as other jewelry. Pearls can also represent sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family.

The first lady took her seat next to Harris with nary an acknowledgement or glance toward the vice president and second gentleman.

Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon mocked the election certification process on Monday, noting how difficult it must be for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Longtime Republican turned never-Trumper Sarah Longwell wanted Joe Biden to defeat Donald Trump. But the outgoing president’s revisionist history in a recent interview with USA Today was a bridge too far for the Biden backer at the time he was still the presumed Democratic nominee.

As she swore in U.S. senators, the vice president experienced delightful and utterly disrespectful interactions with members of Congress.

Vice President Kamala Harris says Jan. 6, 2025, was a “good day” for democracy as she oversaw the peaceful certification of Donald Trump's victory.

The Department of Homeland Security says more than 200,000 Salvadorans who have lived more than two decades in the United States can remain in the country another 18 months, marking one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration policy.