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Photos: Tensions Run High as DC Increases Security Ahead of the Inauguration
As authorities prepare to restrict access to parts of downtown D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day amid warnings about the possibility of violence, the tension is palpable. Federal and local officials are coordinating enhanced security following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last week. Photos from the days leading up to the inauguration show the presence of the National Guard in full force... -
Former WWE Wrestler Offers $20K Reward to Find Suspects Who Defaced Manatee
A former WWE wrestler said he is offering a $20,000 reward to find the suspects who defaced a Florida manatee by scrawling “Trump” onto its back. Dave Bautista, 51, took to Twitter to condemn the act of harassment on the marine mammal. “If there’s not already a reward for the arrest and conviction of the low life scummy MAGATs that…
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Rep. McCarthy: Biden Won the Election
House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., acknowledged Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden won the election. “Joe Biden will be sworn in as president in one week because he won the election,” McCarthy said.
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US Carries Out Its 1st Execution of Female Inmate Since 1953
The U.S. government has carried out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades
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Countdown to Impeachment Begins
Trump was charged with “incitement of insurrection” in a new article of impeachment for his actions leading up to last week’s assault on Capitol Hill; vote could come within days.
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Peaceful Trump Supporters Say Rioters Don't Represent Them
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports on peaceful President Donald Trump supporters who fear backlash because of the riots sparked by others.
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Photos: Trump Supporters Gather, President Incites Chaos in DC
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, crowds of President Donald Trump’s supporters began to arrive in downtown D.C., some praying together in groups, as they prepared for their second day of demonstrations. Some arrived as early as 3 a.m. in order to see Trump speak at the Save America rally on the Ellipse, on the day that a joint session... -
Republican Rep. to Trump: ‘The Election is Over. Call It Off'
While sheltering in place Wednesday, Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin called on President Donald Trump to put an end to the chaos that ensued after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. “Mr. President, you have got to stop this,” he said. “You are the only person who can call this off. Call it off. The election is over. Call...
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Insurrection: Startling Images Capture Mob of Trump Supporters Storming Capitol Hill Forcing Evacuation, Lockdown
Images few Americans imagined they might ever see flooded the airwaves Wednesday, as what was being described by some as nothing short of a coup attempt on behalf of the sitting president of the United States of America led to a lockdown and evacuation at Capitol Hill.
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President Trump Vetoes California Fishing Bill Over Seafood Trade Deficit
President Donald Trump vetoed a bill Friday that would have gradually ended the use of large-mesh drift gillnets deployed exclusively in federal waters off the coast of California, saying such legislation would increase reliance on imported seafood and worsen a multibillion-dollar seafood trade deficit.
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Congress Overrides Trump's Defense Bill Veto
In an 81-13 vote, the Senate joined the House in overriding President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act. This marks the first Congressional veto override for Trump.
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House GOP Blocks Dems Attempt to Pass $2,000 Stimulus Checks
The rare Christmas Eve session of the House lasted just minutes, with help for millions of Americans awaiting Trump’s signature on the bill. Unemployment benefits, eviction protections and other emergency aid, including smaller $600 checks, are at risk. Trump’s refusal of the $900 billion package, which is linked to $1.4 trillion government funds bill, could spark a federal shutdown at...
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Photos: White House Reveals Christmas Decorations
The White House has revealed its Christmas decorations for this year, providing a tour for news media on Monday before a reception for the volunteers who helped decorate. This year’s White House Christmas theme is “America the Beautiful,” a concept that aims to highlight the people, places and things that make the U.S. unique. Official press photos reveal the Cross Hall, Blue... -
Biden Plans Swift Moves to Protect and Advance LGBTQ Rights
As president-elect, Biden is making sweeping promises to LGBTQ activists, proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists. Among them: Lifting the Trump administration’s near-total ban on military service for transgender people, barring federal contractors from anti-LGBTQ job discrimination, and creating high-level LGBTQ-rights positions at the State Department, the National Security Council and other federal...
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Photos: DC-Area Veterans Day Observances; Native American Veterans Memorial Opens
In his first post-election appearance, President Donald Trump paid his respects to American veterans Wednesday. The president, along with first lady Melania Trump, his daughter Ivanka Trump and others, attended the National Day of Observance wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Others commemorated the day by visiting memorials to fallen soldiers around the D.C. area, including the newly opened... -
New Record of 120K COVID-19 Cases as Worst-Hit Counties Voted Trump
Trump enjoyed enormous support in places where the virus is most rampant now. The development comes as the U.S. deals with the worst spate of infection surges since the start of the pandemic. Over 120,000 new COVID-19 daily cases were reported Thursday, according to NBC News.
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Photos: President Donald Trump Visits His Campaign Headquarters in Arlington
President Donald Trump was met with cheers as he visited his campaign headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, on Election Day. “I’m not thinking about concession speech or acceptance speech yet,” Trump said as he entered the RNC Annex. Trump was joined by his campaign manager Bill Stepien, White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner and other aides. -
Photos: DC-Area Voters Head to Polls on Election Day
Thousands of voters in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are casting their ballots on Election Day. More than half of all registered voters in the region already voted early by mail or in person. Some who voted in person on Election Day reported hourslong lines. In other areas, voters told News4 they were surprised at how quickly they were able to... -
Fact Check: Falsehoods and Fumbles in Trump-Biden Debate
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are engaging in their final debate, and an AP Fact Check is looking at their statements.
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Trump and Biden Debate Handling of Coronavirus Pandemic
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke about the coronavirus pandemic during Thursday’s presidential debate. Trump spoke about recovering from the virus and defended his handling of the pandemic. Biden spoke about how he would handle the crisis if elected in November.