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Washington’s entire National Mall reportedly to close for inauguration

In D.C., tours will be halted at the Washington Monument and the entire National Mall reportedly will be closed Wednesday.
      

Live updates: Biden nixes train trip for inauguration over security concerns

The Senate awaits the House’s article of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The trial is unlikely before he leaves office Jan. 20.

      

Peter Meijer, Republican who voted for impeachment, says he’s buying body armor due to threats

“It’s sad that we have to get to that point, but you know our expectation is that someone may try to kill us,” the Republican from Michigan told MSNBC.

      

Golden retriever prefers a vacuum rather than scratches

Meet Hopper, the golden retriever who loves to have his belly vacuumed.

      

‘We’re all on high alert’: Delta to ban checked firearms, increase security on flights to DC

After the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and the in-flight incidents that followed, Delta said it’s banning checked weapons on flights to Washington next week.
      

Some lawmakers dodged Capitol security, now Pelosi wants $5K fines for ignoring metal detectors

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said “many House Republicans” had flouted new security rules following the Capitol riot incited by President Donald Trump.

      

Anyone can fall for ‘fake news,’ conspiracy theories: The psychology of misinformation

Violence at the Capitol showed the dangerous consequences of false information. Experts offer tips for how to guard against “fake news.”

      

Biden names White House team to work on racial equity, immigration and other domestic policy priorities

Focus areas include racial justice and equity, immigration, health care, veterans affairs, economic mobility and economic mobility.

      

Fact check: What’s true about the Capitol riot, from antifa to BLM to Chuck Norris

Here’s a roundup of USA TODAY fact-checks related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

      

Galaxy S21 or iPhone 12? How Samsung and Apple smartphones stack up

How does Samsung’s lineup of Galaxy S21 smartphones compare to Apple and its iPhone 12 line? We break it down.

      

Julia Letlow, widow of Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, will run for Congress

The late Rep.-elect Luke Letlow died Dec. 29 from COVID complications before he could be seated in Congress. His wife, Julia, will now run.

      

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