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Trump In A 'Great' Mood Watching The Impeachment Trial, Adviser Says

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The former president remains confident in his legal representation, senior adviser Jason Miller said, despite critiques of camp's early defense.

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GOP Senator: Trump's Lawyers Did A 'Terrible Job' On 1st Day Of Trial

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Trump's legal team as having bungled the argument against the constitutionality of the impeachment trial. Other Republican lawmakers agreed.

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Attorney Bruce Castor Opens With A Winding Defense Of Former President Trump

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

The gist of the former Montgomery County district attorney's remarks hinged on the argument that Democrats were responding in a partisan way to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

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Biden Doesn't Think $15 Federal Minimum Wage Hike Will Survive COVID-19 Relief Bill

Friday, February 05, 2021

Biden has called to more than double the federal minimum wage as part of his economic relief plan.

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Acting Capitol Police Chief Promises 'Significant' Changes Following Deadly Riot

Friday, February 05, 2021

The Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol exposed a number of security shortfalls at the seat of American democracy. Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman released a video statement Friday evening.

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Biden Pledged Historic Cabinet Diversity. Here's How His Nominees Stack Up

Friday, February 05, 2021

President Joe Biden's core group of advisers is more racially diverse and has more women than those of former Presidents Donald Trump or Barack Obama. See a list of the picks and their experience.

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Trump Will Not Testify In Senate Impeachment Trial, Adviser Says

Thursday, February 04, 2021

The former president is accused of having incited a mob of his supporters on Jan. 6, leading to the insurrection at the Capitol.

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Nancy Pelosi Calls for '9/11-Type Commission' To Address Capitol Security

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

The House speaker has called for additional security measures to be taken following the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.

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Senate Makes Alejandro Mayorkas First Latino Head Of Homeland Security

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Senate confirmation of the first immigrant to lead DHS comes on the same day President Biden is expected to sign a series of executive actions on immigration.

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McConnell Slams Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Conspiracies As 'Loony Lies'

Monday, February 01, 2021

The freshman congresswoman is facing blowback from Democrats and within her own party for her extreme, baseless theories surrounding American politics.

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After Riot, Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Fencing Around Complex

Thursday, January 28, 2021

"In light of recent events," the acting chief said, "I can unequivocally say that vast improvements to the physical security infrastructure must be made."

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'Unconscionable': Capitol Police Union Says Leadership Failed Officers In Riot

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The union decried leadership's actions as a failure that led directly to the harm of its officers.

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Biden Hits 'Pause' On Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands And Waters

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming emissions.

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Hundreds Identified, More Than 100 Arrested In Connection With Capitol Insurrection

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The Department of Justice said it would spare no resource to bring to justice those responsible for the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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White House Enlists ASL Interpreters For Daily Press Briefings

Monday, January 25, 2021

People who are deaf or hard of hearing can now view an American Sign Language interpretation of the press briefings, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Monday.

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After Sparring With Trump, Fauci Says Biden Administration Feels 'Liberating'

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci and former President Trump butted heads, leading to a public rift between the pair. Fauci says he now feels free to "let the science speak."

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On Day 2, Biden Focuses On COVID-19 Strategy With 10 Executive Actions

Thursday, January 21, 2021

President Biden laid out his approach to the pandemic before he took office. On Thursday, he began implementing it, calling the effort a "wartime undertaking."

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Biden Receives Presidential Escort To The White House

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The new administration and their families were escorted to the executive mansion after traveling to Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Biden Celebrates 'Triumph' Of Democracy In Inaugural Address

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

President Biden on Wednesday spoke to bringing the nation together in his first remarks as president of the United States.

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Inauguration Day Ceremony And Events

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president of the United States on Wednesday. Follow live special coverage throughout the day.

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