Donald Trump, who spent months trying to delegitimize Joe Biden’s win with baseless allegations of mass voter fraud, refers repeatedly to the ‘next administration,’ but never utters Biden’s name.
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Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others in final hours
Bannon’s pardon nullifies prosecution in an alleged border-wall scam, effectively eliminating any prospect for punishment.
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Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims, ethnic minorities amount to ‘genocide’
On his way out the door, Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Mitch McConnell says Trump ‘fed lies’ to Capitol mob about Biden’s election
Republican senators, in particular, face a daunting choice of whether to convict Donald Trump of inciting the insurrection, in the first impeachment trial of a president no longer in office.
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Guest Column: Biden needs to make Africa a priority
Joe Biden has a chance to restore the United States’ credibility in parts of the world that are crucial for U.S. foreign policy. The continent of Africa has remained ignored under the Trump administration. The U.S. commitment of trade and investment in the continent has been unheard of for the last four years. The United […]
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Woman accused of taking laptop from Pelosi’s office has been arrested, officials say
Riley June Williams was arrested Monday in her home state of Pennsylvania, the Justice Department said late Monday.
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Democrats build impeachment case, alleging ‘dangerous crime’
A Senate trial could begin as soon as this week.
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Records: Trump allies behind rally that ignited U.S. Capitol riot
An Associated Press review of records finds that veterans of President Trump’s failed campaign were key players in the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed a resolution calling for Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet to take power as acting president by activating section 4 of the 25th amendment.
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Jim Fossel: Impeachment will get in Biden’s way
FBI and federal prosecutors should be allowed to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol without political interference.