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McConnell won’t reconvene Senate for impeachment trial before Trump leaves office

January 13, 2021 11:13 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — If the U.S. House impeaches President Donald Trump, a U.S. Senate trial on whether to convict him of inciting insurrection seems…

Alabama beats out New Mexico & Texas to host U.S. Space Command headquarters

January 13, 2021 11:57 AM Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s governor says Huntsville will soon be announced as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. Gov. Kay…

House GOP leader McCarthy says Trump ‘bears responsibility’ for attack on Capitol, but says he opposes fast impeachment

January 13, 2021 11:36 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy says President Donald Trump “bears responsibility” for last week’s storming of…

National Guard plan for inauguration expands to at least 20,000 troops

January 13, 2021 10:48 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said on Wednesday that more than 20,000 National Guard members could be expected in the District…

Fact-checking Jim Jordan’s misleading claim he never said the election was stolen

January 13, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

On Monday, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump in his fight against the 2020 election results, received the Medal of…

Pelosi tells House: Trump ‘must go,’ calls him ‘clear and present danger to the nation that we all love’

January 13, 2021 10:37 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump represents a “clear and present danger” to the nation and must be…

US to block cotton from Uighur region of China, citing forced labor of ethnic minorities targeted by Communist Party

January 13, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government says it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping…

Secret Service takes charge of security for Biden’s inauguration Wednesday

January 13, 2021 10:00 AM CNN

The US Secret Service on Wednesday officially took charge of security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as authorities warn of new…

Abortion drug ruling highlights Trump’s wins on the Supreme Court ‘shadow docket’

January 13, 2021 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court’s action Tuesday limiting access to an abortion drug highlights its pattern of letting the Trump administration enforce…

Biden to nominate ex-UN Ambassador Samantha Power to lead US humanitarian aid agency

January 13, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden intends to nominate former US diplomat and longtime human rights advocate Samantha Power to lead the United States Agency…

Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot arrested, law enforcement official says

January 13, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

A rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested Wednesday…

Head of US vaccine effort resigns at request of incoming Biden administration but will stay through transition

January 13, 2021 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui has submitted his resignation at the request of the incoming Biden administration, a…

Biden team to produce prime-time inauguration television special

January 13, 2021 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden’s team is producing a celebrity-filled prime-time special for the night of his inauguration in lieu of the…

Colin Powell Fast Facts

January 13, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Colin Powell, former US secretary of state. Personal Birth date: April 5, 1937 Birth place: Harlem, New York Birth…

Military Joint Chiefs condemn ‘sedition and insurrection’ at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security

January 13, 2021 7:50 AM CNN

America’s most senior military leaders condemned the violent invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminded service members of their…

GOP lawmakers’ fiery language under more scrutiny after deadly Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Trump’s actions in last days as President increase his legal jeopardy

January 13, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump’s actions during his final days in office have significantly increased his exposure to potential criminal prosecution,…

Trump’s turbulent and lawless presidency will end with historic second impeachment

January 13, 2021 7:36 AM CNN

The fateful moment when the House of Representatives on Wednesday impeaches President Donald Trump for a second time will rank among the defining…

Mississippi ratifies and raises its new state flag over the state Capitol for the first time

January 13, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

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,…

What to watch at Wednesday’s impeachment vote

January 13, 2021 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

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…

New York City to terminate business contracts with Trump after U.S. Capitol insurrection

January 13, 2021 6:31 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week’s…

Pentagon authorizes arming of National Guard members supporting Capitol security

January 13, 2021 6:22 AM CNN Newsource

National Guard members supporting US Capitol security in Washington, DC, ahead of Inauguration Day will be armed, the Department of Defense announced…

Trump’s second impeachment still won’t remove him from office

January 13, 2021 5:38 AM CNN

We’re looking at a second impeachment of President Donald Trump. The process will be different this time, both for the lawmakers sitting in…

Congress made PPP more flexible, but businesses say it’s not enough

January 13, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

Congress has made the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible and given priority to the smallest, hardest-hit businesses, but the long-awaited…

House approves resolution calling to remove Trump despite Pence rejecting 25th Amendment push

January 13, 2021 2:22 AM CNN

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office through the…

Investigation into Capitol attack is unprecedented in scope, Justice Department says

January 13, 2021 12:09 AM CNN Newsource

Federal investigators are chasing thousands of leads in twin efforts to prosecute people involved in last week’s attack on the US Capitol and…

Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; 1st execution of female federal inmate in 67 years

January 12, 2021 11:34 PM Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (AP) — The U.S. government has carried out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades. Authorities…

U.S. House passes 25th Amendment resolution against Trump ahead of impeachment vote

January 12, 2021 4:43 PM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday night toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, taking time…

Supreme Court clears way for first federal execution of a female death-row inmate in almost seven decades

January 12, 2021 10:05 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Justice Department to carry out the first execution of a female death-row…

Republicans begin backing impeachment in ‘vote of conscience’

January 12, 2021 9:41 PM CNN

Multiple House Republicans announced Tuesday evening they would support the impeachment of President Donald Trump for his role inciting last…