[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Democrats officially took control of the Senate on Wednesday after three new senators were sworn in, giving the party the White House and Congress for the first time in more than a decade. Georgia second-round winners Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff officially became senators, replacing the two Republicans they defeated. And Alex … Read more
[ad_1] In the days following the violent Trump-inspired insurgency on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the FBI warned all 50 states that similar “armed protests” were being planned by right-wing extremists around their capitals. But on the day of the inauguration, at least, these protests turned out to be complete failures. Not only were … Read more
[ad_1] “Unidentified rioters are heard ordering the riot frontline to create a ‘shield wall’ to prevent law enforcement from controlling rioters with oleoresin capsicum spray,” according to the affidavit of an American vice-marshal. At a hearing in McCaughey’s case on Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors urged a judge to deny him bail and stressed the level of … Read more
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[ad_1] LONDON – It was a sigh heard around the world With almost palpable relief, longtime U.S. allies greeted Joe Biden as he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday. Some have expressed hope for radical change in the White House, especially in its approach to climate change and … Read more
[ad_1] Democrats formally take control of Senate after Harris swears in Ossoff, Warnock and PadillaUSA TODAY Watch Live | Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to be sworn in for Senate seats11Alive 3 new Democratic senators sworn in, overturning control of the SenateCNN New Georgian Senators Warnock and Ossoff pave the way for a new strategy … Read more
[ad_1] Barton Shively, of Pennsylvania, who faces multiple charges in federal court in Washington, DC, was arrested on Tuesday. The charges against him include aiding and abetting, civil unrest, assault, resistance, opposition, obstruction or interference with a federal officer or employee, and violent entry into law. restricted grounds or in any Capitol building, according to … Read more
[ad_1] Trump repeated some of his favorite lies in his video farewell speech, which was released on Tuesday, and in his final speech Wednesday morning at Joint Base Andrews. Again, here’s a roundup of the facts. In the video speech, Trump said he has appointed “nearly 300 federal judges.” In his final speech, likewise, Trump … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON – Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy prevailed” and invoking American resilience and unity to deal with the historic confluence of crises in the deeply divided nation. Biden was sworn in at a U.S. Capitol that had been battered by an … Read more