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Pelosi says she spoke to Gen. Milley about Trump and the nuclear codes

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told House Democrats in a letter on Friday that she spoke with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to discuss President Donald Trump and the nuclear codes, as Democrats call for the President to be remo…

Josh Hawley’s ploy to be a pro-Trump hero results in withering blowback

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley offered pro-Trump demonstrators who stood outside the Capitol a raised fist salute as he walked into the Senate early on Wednesday, buoyant about his leading role in objecting to President Donald Trump’s electoral defeat.

Melania Trump oversaw a photo shoot as one of the nation’s darkest days unfolded

As thousands of pro-Trump supporters streamed into Washington, DC, Wednesday headed first to the Ellipse to hear President Donald Trump speak, and then to the United States Capitol to lay siege to the epicenter of American democracy, first lady Melania…

US diplomats draft memo calling on Pompeo to denounce Trump

US diplomats are calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to denounce President Donald Trump’s role in the violent insurrection attempt on the US Capitol on Wednesday.

Millions of stimulus payments sent to wrong accounts

Millions of Americans may have to wait a little longer to receive their stimulus payments from the federal government due to a glitch in distribution that is expected to be fixed soon.

Corporate America is finally divorcing Trump

Lured by his promises of fat tax cuts and deregulation, Corporate America enthusiastically backed President Donald Trump following his shocking 2016 victory.

When can you get the vaccine? It depends on your health, occupation and where you live

With two Covid-19 vaccines approved for emergency use and politicians, health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities rolling up their sleeves, it’s a natural question: What about me and my loved ones?

Amazon to invest $2 billion to build affordable housing in these three cities

Amazon is pledging to invest more than $2 billion over the next five years toward affordable housing in three cities where it has major operations.

Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say it game designs were culturally insensitive

A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game culturally insensitive.

State Department tells diplomats to affirm Biden’s victory after Capitol riot

The State Department on Thursday issued guidance to diplomatic posts on the language they should use to attempt to reassure the world of the strength of American democracy after a stunning assault on the US Capitol.

Biden to introduce Merrick Garland as attorney general pick and other key nominees today

President-elect Joe Biden will introduce federal appeals court Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general and other key justice nominees at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday afternoon, according to his transition team.

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