Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds first White House briefing of Biden's presidency | USA TODAY

Incoming White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives first White House briefing on day 1 of Joe Biden’s presidency.

Hours after President Joe Biden was sworn into office, White House officials released the names of the administration's acting agency heads as the president's nominees await Senate confirmation.

The move allows Biden to install members of his own team rather than rely on any of former President Donald Trump's political appointees left within the federal government beyond Jan. 20.

Biden's political appointees have faced severe delays in the weeks between the president's election victory and the inauguration. Trump had his defense and homeland secretaries confirmed when he took office while former President Barack Obama had six of his nominees in place by the time he was sworn in.

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[homeskillet]

"What's the president's favourite flavour of milkshake?"
"I'll have to circle back on that one".

[oh_meghann]

Me tuning into a government press briefing like my favorite show is back on.... wtf

[josecabaltera]

What's this..? No spin? No gaslighting? No lie? This is a WH Press Conference, right?

[nikolotolentino]

Anybody else feels weird about this? like an actual adult talking? I’m even excited to for tomorrow to turn on my tv, see the news and not disappoint and embarrassed? too good to be true!!!!

[MichaelPace.]

Polite, reasonable conversation? This must be some other country

[ajv]

The adults are going to make politics boring again, and I love every bit of that

[youroop]

finally a boring press briefing. have been waiting for this for the past 4 years

[izbavitelj]

Boredom, expertize and competence. Heaven.

[wwomann]

We Canadians congratulate the great nation of America.

[cpolisci]

I never thought a press conference would give me so much relief and remove anxiety. This what a normal press conference looks like. Remember? What a great day!

[MsGrapeNehi]

Wow, straightforward answers, no insults or combative attitudes... Is this allowed??

[AngelGainesComedianandEducator]

I’m so traumatized I am not understanding how she has different answers for every question!😂🤣

[catmandu]

Amazing, no 'look squirrells', no 'alternative facts' comments, no fake news....I'm so happy that Americans took back this country, we must never forget what happened. Always vote, local, state and federal! Congrats Joe Biden and team!

[richardc]

Finally a press secretary that's calm, refined and professional 👏

[rubydavis]

Congratulations White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on your new position. The press briefing was very refreshing. The White House has a REAL press secretary.

[ReesesCupsable]

No shouting, No insults. No lies. No sarcasm. This is going to take some time to get used to.

[rubenaeneas]

Wait. This seems so mature. How is SNL supposed to mock this?

[ThomasE]

Jen, what's Joe Biden's favorite color?

[surfwaves]

The toughest question she'll receive is something like: What will Dr. Jill Biden be wearing at the social tonight?

[julianenriquez]

Wow a administration that does work seems like a dream