Lawmakers speak out about Capitol safety concerns following violent riot
Members of Congress are still reeling after the traumatic insurrection of the Capitol last week, and many lawmakers are starting to speak out about…
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Biden to nominate ex-UN Ambassador Samantha Power to lead US humanitarian aid agency
President-elect Joe Biden intends to nominate former US diplomat and longtime human rights advocate Samantha Power to lead the United States Agency…
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Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot arrested, law enforcement official says
A rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested Wednesday…
Continue Reading Head of US vaccine effort resigns at request of incoming Biden administration but will stay through transition
Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui has submitted his resignation at the request of the incoming Biden administration, a…
Continue Reading Biden team to produce prime-time inauguration television special
President-elect Joe Biden’s team is producing a celebrity-filled prime-time special for the night of his inauguration in lieu of the…
Continue ReadingMilitary Joint Chiefs condemn ‘sedition and insurrection’ at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security
America’s most senior military leaders condemned the violent invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminded service members of their…
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GOP lawmakers’ fiery language under more scrutiny after deadly Capitol riot
As he fired up a crowd of Trump supporters gathered at Arizona’s state capitol last month, Rep. Paul Gosar falsely assured them that the…
Continue Reading Trump’s actions in last days as President increase his legal jeopardy
President Donald Trump’s actions during his final days in office have significantly increased his exposure to potential criminal prosecution,…
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Trump’s turbulent and lawless presidency will end with historic second impeachment
The fateful moment when the House of Representatives on Wednesday impeaches President Donald Trump for a second time will rank among the defining…
Continue ReadingMississippi ratifies and raises its new state flag over the state Capitol for the first time
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday ratified the new state flag, and Mississippi flew its new banner over the state Capitol for the first time,…
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What to watch at Wednesday’s impeachment vote
A week after the mob stormed the US Capitol leaving staff and members cowering in their offices, in their chambers and waiting out the siege in…
Continue Reading Pentagon authorizes arming of National Guard members supporting Capitol security
National Guard members supporting US Capitol security in Washington, DC, ahead of Inauguration Day will be armed, the Department of Defense announced…
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House to vote Wednesday to impeach Trump for second time after he incited Capitol riot
The House is poised to make Donald Trump the first President in United States history to be impeached for a second time on Wednesday with a swift and…
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Trump’s second impeachment still won’t remove him from office
We’re looking at a second impeachment of President Donald Trump. The process will be different this time, both for the lawmakers sitting in…
Continue Reading Congress made PPP more flexible, but businesses say it’s not enough
Congress has made the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible and given priority to the smallest, hardest-hit businesses, but the long-awaited…
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House approves resolution calling to remove Trump despite Pence rejecting 25th Amendment push
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office through the…
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Investigation into Capitol attack is unprecedented in scope, Justice Department says
Federal investigators are chasing thousands of leads in twin efforts to prosecute people involved in last week’s attack on the US Capitol and…
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Republicans begin backing impeachment in ‘vote of conscience’
Multiple House Republicans announced Tuesday evening they would support the impeachment of President Donald Trump for his role inciting last…
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New York man charged in Capitol riot bails out as attorney says he was ‘not part of the mob’
A New York man who allegedly gave a video interview while in the US Capitol was released on bond after being charged with crimes related to…
Continue ReadingMcConnell believes impeachment push will help rid Trump from the GOP, but has not said if he will vote to convict
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated that he believes that impeaching President Donald Trump will make it easier to get rid of the…
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