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U.S. carries out 13th and final execution during Trump administration, most for any presidency in more than 120 years

January 15, 2021 11:26 PM Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana — The Trump administration has carried out its 13th and final federal execution, five days before President-elect Joe Biden is…

Key arrests so far from the Capitol riot

January 15, 2021 9:07 PM CNN Newsource

Authorities are investigating hundreds of people in connection with the deadly pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol. Some of the defendants are accused…

Washington Post: Capitol Police intelligence report warned of violence targeting ‘Congress itself’ three days before attack

January 15, 2021 8:22 PM CNN

An internal Capitol Police intelligence report produced three days before rioters breached the US Capitol cautioned that violent supporters of…

MyPillow CEO hints at scrapped plan to replace CIA director with Trump loyalist

January 15, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

A Trump ally’s notes visible as he visited the West Wing on Friday revealed a suggestion to replace the current CIA director with the current…

Despite Trump administration promise, government has no more ‘reserve’ 2nd vaccine doses

January 15, 2021 6:36 PM CNN Newsource

Hopes of a surge in Covid-19 vaccine shipments under a new policy to release second doses held in reserve appear to be evaporating — with the…

Pentagon authorizes 25,000 National Guard members for inauguration

January 15, 2021 6:32 PM CNN

The Pentagon has authorized up to 25,000 National Guard members for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the National Guard Bureau said in…

275 cases open in Capitol riot investigation, US prosecutors say

January 15, 2021 6:30 PM CNN

US investigators have opened 275 criminal cases and charged roughly 98 individuals in connection to last week’s pro-President Donald Trump riot…

Washington Post: Pence closer than initially known to the violent mob during US Capitol storming

January 15, 2021 5:32 PM CNN

Vice President Mike Pence came closer than initially known to the mob of pro-Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, according to new…

US takes back its assertion that Capitol rioters wanted to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials

January 15, 2021 5:18 PM CNN

Justice Department prosecutors have formally walked back their assertion in a court filing that said Capitol rioters sought to “capture and…

The world will take away a tragic truth from Biden’s inauguration

January 15, 2021 4:23 PM CNN

There’ll be no arguments about crowd size at Joe Biden’s inauguration — because there won’t be a crowd. In an extraordinary move…

Despite Trump administration promise, there appear to be no more ‘reserve’ 2nd vaccine doses to release

January 15, 2021 4:06 PM CNN Newsource

Hopes of a surge in Covid-19 vaccine shipments under a new policy to release second doses held in reserve appear to be evaporating — with the…

Biden elevates White House science post to Cabinet level

January 15, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden is elevating the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to a Cabinet-level position, a move…

Biden outlines plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans

January 15, 2021 3:46 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden on Friday outlined a plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to the US population that includes opening up eligibility to get…

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…