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Trump’s Pentagon chief says he ‘cannot wait to leave’ his job

January 15, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, who will leave office in less than a week. stated that he ‘cannot wait to leave this…

House Democrat says lawmakers bringing guns to Capitol would be ‘a danger to the other members’

January 15, 2021 3:18 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. John Garamendi said Friday that he was concerned that fellow representatives who want to be armed at the Capitol were a threat to him and other…

House Democrat says armed lawmakers ‘a danger to the other members of the Congress’

January 15, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. John Garamendi said Friday that he was concerned that fellow representatives who want to be armed at the Capitol were a threat to him and other…

A combat veteran thrust back into action during the Capitol attack grapples with what’s next

January 15, 2021 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. Jason Crow didn’t expect to vote to impeach a US President twice in when he came to Congress. The Colorado Democrat certainly didn’t…

Manhattan DA expands criminal investigation into Trump Organization finances to include family compound in Westchester County

January 15, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

The Manhattan district attorney’s office has expanded its criminal investigation into the Trump Organization’s finances to include the…

Biden unveils plan for getting 100 million virus vaccines using Defense Production Act

January 15, 2021 1:40 PM Associated Press, ABC News

WILMINGTON, Delaware — Getting 100 million shots in Americans’ arms in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan,…

Trailblazing firefighter hopes to inspire unity when she recites Pledge of Allegiance at Biden’s inauguration

January 15, 2021 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

When Andrea Hall leads the nation in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at Joe Biden’s inauguration next week, she’ll not only represent…

Biden says he’ll use Defense Production Act to ‘maximize manufacture’ of coronavirus vaccine

January 15, 2021 1:45 PM Associated Press

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden says that administering 100 million shots in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan.…

Senate postpones first confirmation hearing for crucial position in Biden administration

January 15, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

The first confirmation hearing for a crucial position in the Biden administration has been postponed from Friday until Tuesday of next week. The…

Pence calls Harris while Trump continues to stew in denial

January 15, 2021 12:48 PM CNN

One is dropping in on the White House phone operators, addressing troops at bases across the country, paying a visit to national guardsmen in place…

Tillerson slams Trump as Pompeo sings his praises

January 15, 2021 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson painted a scathing picture of his old boss President Donald Trump as someone who made uninformed decisions…

Pelosi expected to send article of impeachment to Senate next week

January 15, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to send the House’s impeachment article to the Senate next week, according to a source familiar with her…

Taxidermy and a Lincoln bust among departing White House effects

January 15, 2021 12:10 PM CNN

A pheasant took flight from the White House Thursday afternoon. Toted by Debbie Meadows, wife of White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, the…

Pelosi announces retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré to lead review of ‘security infrastructure’ after Capitol attack

January 15, 2021 11:55 AM CNN

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday announced that retired Lt. General Russel Honoré will lead a review of the “security…

Vice President Mike Pence calls Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to congratulate her, offer assistance

January 15, 2021 11:27 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence has called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations and assistance with her…

GOP Sen. Lankford appeals to Black constituents after sowing doubt about election

January 15, 2021 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford, under pressure from his Black constituents over his decision to initially support objections to Congress’…

Pelosi announces retired lieutenant general to lead review of ‘security infrastructure’ after Capitol attack

January 15, 2021 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday announced that retired Lt. General Russel Honoré will lead a review of the “security…

New security bulletin says domestic extremists most likely threat to inauguration

January 15, 2021 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

Domestic extremists pose the most likely threat to the presidential inauguration, particularly those who believe the incoming administration is…

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration

January 15, 2021 10:18 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, to…

Biden administration to retire ‘Operation Warp Speed’ moniker

January 15, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

The incoming Biden administration plans to retire the name for the coronavirus vaccine effort under President Donald Trump — Operation Warp…

‘Home Alone 2’ star Macaulay Culkin supports removing Trump’s cameo

January 15, 2021 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

As President Donald Trump prepares to make his exit from the White House, fans of “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” want him to make a…

Federal prosecutors allege some involved in riot at Capitol had intended ‘to capture and assassinate elected officials’

January 15, 2021 9:51 AM Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — The pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials,” federal prosecutors said…

Already shunned from polite society, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner face new cold post-insurrection reality

January 15, 2021 8:50 AM CNN

When Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner shared their decision to pick up and move their family to Washington from New York four years ago, multiple…

Federal prosecutors say Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials

January 15, 2021 8:48 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Federal prosecutors offered the most chilling description yet of rioters who seized the Capitol last week, writing in a new…

Biden to outline plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans Friday

January 15, 2021 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden will outline his plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to the US population on Friday at an event in Wilmington, Delaware,…

Kentucky governor says ‘we’re not going to be bullied’ amid threats to statehouses

January 15, 2021 8:15 AM CNN

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday declared “we’re not going to be bullied” in the wake of last week’s riots at the US…

Biden builds out communications staff with chief photographer and deputy press secretary

January 15, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

The incoming Biden administration appointed a dozen communications staffers on Friday, including deputy press secretary and chief photographer. The…

Biden picks former FDA commissioner to lead US vaccine effort

January 15, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden has picked Dr. David Kessler, a former head of the US Food and Drug Administration, to lead federal Covid-19 vaccine…

Justice Dept. inspector general opens review into agency’s role in response to riot at U.S. Capitol

January 15, 2021 7:43 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog says it will investigate how the department and its agencies prepared for and…

Members of Congress fear for their lives and security after deadly riot, sources say

January 15, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

There is growing concern about security on Capitol Hill, as well as worries from lawmakers facing threats to their personal safety, law enforcement…