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Biden Begins Presidency With Positive Ratings; Trump Departs With Lowest-Ever Job Mark — 68% of public does not want Trump to remain a major political figure in the future — Pew Research Center conducted this study to examine the public's reactions to the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election …
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Reid Wilson / The Hill:
Trump approval rating falls to new low after Capitol assault
Trump approval rating falls to new low after Capitol assault
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Washington Examiner, The Daily Beast and FiveThirtyEight
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How the rioters who stormed the Capitol came dangerously close to Pence — The violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 came perilously close to Vice President Pence, who was not evacuated from the Senate chamber for about 14 minutes after the Capitol Police reported …
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U.S. says Capitol rioters meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ officials-filing — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors offered an ominous new assessment of last week's siege of the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters on Thursday, saying in a court filing that rioters intended …
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Rioters wanted to ‘capture and assassinate’ lawmakers, prosecutors say. A note left by the ‘QAnon Shaman’ is evidence. — As federal law enforcement officers sift through evidence tied to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, they have tried to determine what compelled rioters to force their way into the building.
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US says Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials
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Politico:
Feds edge closer to sedition charge in Capitol riot aftermath
Feds edge closer to sedition charge in Capitol riot aftermath
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Quint Forgey / Politico:
‘He has an obligation to them’: Attorney for ‘QAnon shaman’ asks Trump to pardon rioters
‘He has an obligation to them’: Attorney for ‘QAnon shaman’ asks Trump to pardon rioters
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Statement — We received a lengthy letter from Dominion's defamation lawyers explaining why they believe that their client has been the victim of defamatory statements. Having considered the full import of the letter, we have agreed to their request that we publish the following statement:
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Vaccine reserve was already exhausted when Trump administration vowed to release it, dashing hopes of expanded access — States were anticipating a windfall after federal officials said they would stop holding back second doses. But the approach had already changed, and no stockpile exists.
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Covid-19 Vaccine Leaders Waited Months to Approve Distribution Plans — Holdup left states with little time to develop mass-vaccination plan; U.S. says it needed time for interagency clearance — Operation Warp Speed leaders waited more than two months to approve a plan to distribute …
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The F.B.I. is investigating 37 in the killing of a Capitol Police officer by a pro-Trump mob. — The F.B.I. is investigating 37 people related to the killing of Officer Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died after being injured during the pro-Trump riot on Jan. 6 …
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Pence, occupying a leadership void, calls Harris to offer assistance — as Trump plans his Inauguration Day getaway. — Vice President Mike Pence telephoned Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Thursday to congratulate her and offer his belated assistance — filling a leadership role …
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Live Updates: Police Investigating Whether Lawmakers Gave Mob Members Tour of Capitol Before Riot — The Capitol Police are looking into whether members of Congress inappropriately gave visitors access to the Capitol ahead of last week's assault. Vice President Mike Pence called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to offer assistance.
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Trump's GOP has an ugly authoritarian core. A new poll exposes it. — In the wake of President Trump's incitement of a violent insurrectionist assault on our seat of government, a new Post-ABC News poll offers perhaps the most detailed look yet at public attitudes about the attack …
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Post-ABC poll: Overwhelming opposition to Capitol attacks, majority support for preventing Trump from serving again — The vast majority of Americans say they oppose the actions of the rioters who stormed and ransacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, while smaller majorities say President Trump bears responsibility …
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Gary Langer / ABC News:
With partial blame for the Capitol attack, majority favors barring Trump from office
With partial blame for the Capitol attack, majority favors barring Trump from office
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Pelosi says any Republicans who ‘aided and abetted’ rioters could face prosecution — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave fuel to the “inside job” theory that some Democrats are pushing that Republican members of Congress helped out some of the President Trump-supporting rioters who broke into the Capitol last week.
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Pelosi says any lawmaker who helped insurrectionists could face criminal prosecution
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Longtime Trump advisers connected to groups behind rally that led to Capitol attack — Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and Michael Flynn all promoted the Jan. 6 rally. — US Capitol riots: Tracking the insurrection — On Jan. 6, rioters coming from a pro-Trump rally broke into the U.S. Capitol …
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David Gilbert / VICE:
Steve Bannon Urged Facebook Followers to ‘Take Action’ on Eve of Capitol Riot
Steve Bannon Urged Facebook Followers to ‘Take Action’ on Eve of Capitol Riot
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Among the Insurrectionists — The Capitol was breached by Trump supporters who had been declaring, at rally after rally, that they would go to violent lengths to keep the President in power. A chronicle of an attack foretold. — By the end of President Donald Trump's crusade against American democracy …
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Sens. Ted Cruz, John Cornyn will attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration — AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, sources tell KXAN. — Cruz defended President Donald Trump's claim that the 2020 presidential election …
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Greg Garrison / al.com:
Tuberville says delay inauguration, but date is set by Constitution
Tuberville says delay inauguration, but date is set by Constitution
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Sen. James Lankford apologizes to Black Tulsans for questioning presidential election results … U.S. Sen. James Lankford apologized to Black Tulsans on Thursday for not recognizing that his involvement in questioning presidential election results would offend them.
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As of now, Publix is only offering vaccine in Florida counties won by Republicans — DeSantis said the initial rollout has focused on areas where hospital systems might need assistance and where there are large senior populations. — Photo via DeSantis/Twitter
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Letter from 68 Colorado elected officials requests investigation into Boebert's actions — The letter to House leaders says “there is deep concern about her actions leading up to and during the protests that turned into a violent and deadly mob.” — COLORADO, USA — In a letter …
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Pelosi mum on when House will send impeachment article to Senate — Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declined on Friday to reveal when the House will send its resolution of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate, leaving the country — and her caucus — guessing on the timing of the trial in the upper chamber.
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Report: Trump Aides Putting Together Goodbye Crowd For Outgoing POTUS On Inauguration Day — President Donald Trump's aides are putting together plans for him to enjoy the adoration of his supporters one last time before he leaves office on the day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, according to CNN.
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Texas Real Estate Agent Who Took Private Jet to Capitol Riot Is Arrested — Texas broker and life coach Jenna Ryan boasted about “answering [Trump's] call” to head to the Capitol. — A Texas real estate agent who took a private jet to the Capitol last week to answer President Donald Trump's …
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Officer in Pro-Trump Cap Claims He Rescued Endangered Colleagues — Capitol Police lieutenant was suspended for wearing MAGA hat during Jan. 6 riot — It was one of the images from the pro-Trump riot that shocked the country and outraged members of Congress: A police officer donning a red …
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Washtenaw County will no longer prosecute consensual sex work — Washtenaw County's new prosecutor says his office will no longer pursue charges against adults who engage in consensual sex work, a move that national advocates praised as a win for marginalized people.
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Biden Proposal Hijacks Recession for Liberal Wishlist — His plan for economic relief would use the pandemic to enact large, unrelated, permanent expansions of the federal government. — 4 hr ago — President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled his first major legislative push …
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Press Gaggle With Acting Secretary Miller En Route to Washington, D.C. — Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller — ACTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHRISTOPHER C. MILLER: Okay, are you guys ready? My statement is just, I made some notes. I went out, you know, met with the General VanHerck today, and his team.
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Why Joe Biden Can't Bring His Peloton to the White House — President-elect Joe Biden reportedly owns a Peloton bike, and it could become the — as his White House move-in day approaches. — The — stationary bikes — come equipped with cameras and microphones.
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Convict and Disqualify Trump — For the health of the Republican Party — and the nation — it is the right and just thing to do. — mpeaching Donald Trump a second time was a drastic step, but it was justified, no matter how shoddily and insincerely it was executed by House Democrats nor how selective was their outrage.
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“Bring Some of the Old Playbook Back”: Politico's Juicing Up Its Morning Mainstay as Team Biden Comes to Town — Facing stiffer competition, a new crew of writers—Ben Shapiro not included—is promising more scoops and scene as the O.G. political tip sheet reboots to keep those early a.m. eyeballs (and big ad dollars).
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Why I objected — Last week I objected during the Joint Session count of electoral votes in order to have a debate on the issue of election integrity. My objection proceeded according to the letter of the statute, which specifically permits for objections and debate, and followed the traditions of Congress.
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CDC warns highly transmissible coronavirus variant to become dominant in U.S. — The Washington Post is providing this important information about the coronavirus for free. For more free coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, sign up for our Coronavirus Updates newsletter where all stories are free to read.
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Following Bombshell Report Regarding Intentional Abuse of Migrant Children, Merkley Calls for Top Trump Administration Officials to Face Prosecution — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement today after the Department of Justice (DOJ) …
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