Trump administration cancels controversial 11th hour foreign trips
Facing reported snubs by EU allies, Mike Pompeo's staying home, and Ambassador Kelly Craft won't visit Taiwan – a trip that would have infuriated China.
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Trump campaign's internal polling shows voters prefer "orderly" transition
Nearly nine in 10 voters in battleground states said it was important to have a peaceful and orderly transition, according to a poll conducted by longtime pollster for Trump, John McLaughlin.
7 Philly transit officers investigated for attending Trump rally
"[The officers] are being investigated to see if they were involved in riotous behavior or for violations of our social media policies," SEPTA said in a statement.
Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff in joint TV interview Jan. 17
Preview: The vice president-elect and her husband sit down with "CBS Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley to discuss their relationship, priorities for the Biden administration; and reactions to the attack on Congress.
Schumer says first priority for new Senate will be COVID relief bill
"We will get that done," Schumer said of a coronavirus relief bill with $2,000 direct payments.
House Democrats introduce article of impeachment against Trump
The article accuses Trump of incitement of insurrection after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol.
3rd House lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown
Three representatives have tested positive after huddling with some GOP members who refused to wear masks.
Trump re-designates Cuba as "state sponsor of terrorism"
Rep. Gregory Meeks, the new chair House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the designation would not help the Cuban people and seeks only to tie the hands of the Biden administration.
Companies pause donations to GOP lawmakers: "A ripple effect"
American Express announced it would withhold donations from lawmakers who voted "to subvert the presidential election results and disrupt the peaceful transition of power."
Man allegedly texted about "putting a bullet" in Nancy Pelosi
Court documents show he had handguns, an assault rifle and plenty of ammunition and sent a text message mentioning shooting her in the head.
Probes underway in more than 30 states in wake of Capitol siege
Investigators are also seeking to head off trouble on Inauguration Day.
Sheldon Adelson, GOP power broker, has died at 87
Sheldon Adelson built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics.
House calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment
As the House was in the middle of its voting process, Vice President Mike Pence shot down the idea.
Capitol Police officers suspended after riot, House Democrat says
The actions of some officers have come under scrutiny after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Open carry of firearms banned inside Michigan state Capitol
The move comes just days after a mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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