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Mitch McConnell: Capitol Hill mob was ‘provoked’ by Trump

January 19, 2021 11:42 am CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the mob that attacked the Capitol was “provoked” by President Donald Trump,…

Biden administration to rescind Keystone pipeline permit on Wednesday, sources say

January 19, 2021 11:19 am CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration plans to rescind the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline on his first day in office, two…

Joe Biden set to arrive in Washington on eve of his inauguration

January 19, 2021 10:50 am CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history,…

Capitol riot investigators narrow in on extremist groups and military-style coordination

January 19, 2021 10:46 am CNN Newsource

They moved in an “organized and practiced fashion” as they pushed through crowds toward entrances to the US Capitol. On the inside,…

An apparent leader of Oath Keepers charged with planning and coordinating breach at US Capitol

January 19, 2021 10:18 am CNN Newsource

Prosecutors have levied the first significant conspiracy charge against an apparent leader in the extremist Oath Keepers movement, alleging the…

These Black voters in Georgia say they’re hopeful for the future after seeing their state vote blue

January 19, 2021 9:45 am CNN

Ahead of Wednesday’s transition of power, Black voters in Atlanta say they are feeling more represented and are hopeful for the future despite…

Biden to propose sweeping immigration bill on first day in office

January 19, 2021 9:32 am CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a comprehensive immigration plan on his first day in office, a source familiar with the proposal tells CNN,…

Former Trump campaign staffers worked on National Mall rally the day of the Capitol riot

January 19, 2021 8:53 am CNN Newsource

After the deadly sacking of the US Capitol this month, President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has insisted it had nothing to do with the…

The worst final popularity rating ever for a first lady belongs to Melania Trump

January 19, 2021 8:51 am CNN

Much has been written about President Donald Trump’s historically low popularity ratings as he leaves office. But the tarnish on the Trump…

Biden’s favorability on the rise as majority of Americans think he’s handling transition well

January 19, 2021 8:07 am CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden will take office Wednesday with high expectations and largely positive reviews of how he has handled the transition,…

Brayden Harrington, who bonded with Biden over stuttering, to appear in prime-time inauguration special

January 19, 2021 8:06 am CNN Newsource

Brayden Harrington, the 13-year-old New Hampshire boy who bonded with President-elect Joe Biden over their shared experience with stuttering, will be…

Biden administration expects early focus on domestic extremism threat

January 19, 2021 7:53 am CNN Newsource

The Biden administration will make domestic terrorism a significant focus of the National Security Council, a reflection of the significant threat…

How to watch Biden’s Cabinet confirmation hearings Tuesday

January 19, 2021 7:29 am CNN Newsource

Five of President-elect Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees will face Senate panels on Tuesday in the first step of the confirmation…

How Trump will hand off the ‘nuclear football’ to Biden

January 19, 2021 7:13 am CNN

President Donald Trump will not be in attendance Wednesday to watch as his successor Joe Biden is sworn into office, but his absence will have little…

Paul Ryan Fast Facts

January 19, 2021 6:53 am CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Personal Birth date: January 29, 1970 Birth place: Janesville, Wisconsin Birth…

See the ‘Field of Flags’ planted on the National Mall ahead of Biden’s inauguration

January 19, 2021 6:40 am CNN Newsource

Instead of the patriotic crowds that typically fill the National Mall on Inauguration Day, President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in before hundreds…