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Trump’s 11th-hour pardons keep with tradition, even if those pardoned do not

January 18, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump’s expected batch of 100 pardons and commutations on the penultimate day of his presidency won’t be the highest of…

Lockdown lifted at US Capitol Building after brief security scare

January 18, 2021 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

A small fire at an apparent homeless encampment less than a mile away from the US Capitol Building on Monday prompted Capitol Police to put the…

Capitol lifts lockdown after nearby fire in homeless camp prompts security concerns during inauguration rehearsal

January 18, 2021 9:29 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire in…

Capitol Building put on alert after a small fire several blocks away

January 18, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

A small fire at an apparent homeless encampment less than a mile away from the US Capitol Building on Monday prompted Capitol Police to put the…

Capitol Police ordered brief lockdown during inauguration rehearsal in abundance of caution after nearby fire, no public threat

January 18, 2021 8:56 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire…

Participants in inauguration rehearsal on West Front of Capitol briefly evacuated by security officials

January 18, 2021 8:30 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after a fire…

Trump’s presidency expected to end with pardon spree as Biden era beckons

January 18, 2021 7:51 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden’s shouldering of the presidency on Wednesday will finally end twice-impeached Donald Trump’s four-year assault…

Trump’s impeachment trial looms as Congress prepares for the arrival of the Biden administration

January 18, 2021 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

There are just days to go until President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in, Donald Trump is no longer President and Democrats take control of the US…

Biden nominates Gary Gensler for SEC commissioner, Rohit Chopra to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

January 18, 2021 6:18 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden nominated Gary Gensler to serve as the commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Rohit Chopra to lead the…

The Biden era beckons after Trump’s lies and insurrection

January 18, 2021 5:07 AM CNN

A battered nation haunted by sickness, death and division is heading into an epic week in which constitutional principles will triumph over lies and…

Army reservist with security-level clearance among the latest charged in connection with Capitol riot

January 18, 2021 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

An Army reservist who federal investigators say has secret-level security clearance and a long record of posting his extremist views online was among…

Caught on video: ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader Couy Griffin arrested for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot

January 17, 2021 3:55 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — “Cowboys for Trump” leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested by the FBI in Washington on Sunday afternoon on…

The US has ‘screaming level’ of Covid-19 transmission, expert says, as country adds nearly 4 million cases this month

January 18, 2021 4:31 AM CNN

Just a little more than halfway into January, the US has added a staggering 3.9 million new Covid-19 cases and more than 51,000 virus-related deaths.…

Trump to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final day

January 17, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday,…

Biden to nominate Gary Gensler for SEC commissioner, Rohit Chopra to lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

January 17, 2021 7:40 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Gary Gensler to serve as the commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Rohit…

Pence has tried to reach Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from Senate chambers to offer thanks

January 17, 2021 7:31 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President Mike Pence reached out to Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman late last week to thank him for his efforts during the attack on the…

Defense officials fear possible inside attack at inauguration, vetting National Guard troops

January 17, 2021 7:27 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing…

In a last-minute move, NSA installing Trump loyalist as general counsel

January 17, 2021 7:02 PM CNN Newsource

The National Security Agency said Sunday it was installing Trump National Security Council staffer Michael Ellis as its general counsel, after acting…

Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for election misinformation

January 17, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

Twitter on Sunday temporarily suspended the account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of new rules the social media platform put…

Incoming CDC director: Expect 500,000 Covid-19 deaths by mid-February

January 17, 2021 6:08 PM CNN

In less than a year, Covid-19 has killed almost 400,000 Americans. And in just the next month, another 100,000 lives could be lost to the disease,…

New York Times: Trump allies have collected tens of thousands of dollars from pardon seekers

January 17, 2021 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

Allies and associates of President Donald Trump have collected tens of thousands of dollars in fees from those seeking pardons from the President,…

Biden on track to take office without key Cabinet roles in place

January 17, 2021 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden is on track to take office without key Cabinet members being confirmed on the day of his inauguration, a result of the…

The Senate gets to call the shots for Trump’s impeachment trial

January 17, 2021 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

When the US Senate moves forward with an impeachment trial of soon-to-be former President Donald Trump, senators would have full control over how…

Kamala Harris to resign Senate seat Monday

January 17, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will officially resign Monday from her US Senate seat, ending her four-year Senate career, according to a Harris…

All US federal prisons on temporary lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

January 17, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Federal prisons across the United States have been placed under temporary lockdown ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The…

John Roberts Fast Facts

January 17, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of John Roberts, chief justice of the United States. Personal Birth date: January 27, 1955 Birth place: Buffalo, New…

DC attorney general says Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with misdemeanor for role in Capitol insurrection

January 17, 2021 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine warned Sunday that President Donald Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with…

Texas Sens. Cruz and Cornyn plan to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration

January 17, 2021 12:05 PM Texas Tribune

WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn of Texas will both attend President-elect Joe Biden’s…

Melania Trump departing White House with lowest favorability of her tenure

January 17, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

Melania Trump will be exiting the White House with the lowest favorability rating of her tenure as first lady, according to a new CNN poll. At 47%,…

Biden chief of staff doesn’t rule out stopping intelligence briefings for Trump

January 17, 2021 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

Joe Biden’s incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday did not rule out blocking President Donald Trump from receiving intelligence…