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Biden / Harris Inauguration, January 20, 2021
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President Biden Calls George Floyd’s Family
Mr. Biden said he expressed his support and sympathy during the call and told reporters that he was praying for “the right verdict” in the Derek Chauvin trial.
‘Praying the Verdict Is the Right Verdict,’ Biden Tells Floyd Family
President Biden disclosed the details of a phone call he shared with the family of George Floyd, as the family awaits the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer accused of killing Mr. Floyd.
Trump has promoted Don Jr. to one of his chief political advisers
Donald Trump Jr. is taking on a more prominent role as a top advisor to his father, former President Donald Trump - who is using his post-presidency to attack Joe Biden and anti-Trump Republicans.
Biden says he hopes the Chauvin jury reaches the “right verdict”
The president’s comments mark an unusual statement on a pending criminal case, as he says the evidence for conviction is “overwhelming.”
China's Solar Dominance Presents Biden With Human Rights Dilemma
President Biden’s vow to work with China on issues like climate change is clashing with his promise to defend human rights.
Putin Warns Biden in Speech
With an air of moral superiority, the Russian president seems intent on teaching President Biden and other Western leaders a lesson.
Australia’s ambition on climate change is held back by a toxic mix of rightwing politics, media and vested interests | Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull
Two former prime ministers, Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull, write the world shouldn’t give up hope on Australia just yetIt was always expected that Joe Biden’s election would be a massive shot in the arm for international climate action, but the scale of that boost...
Biden administration says it ‘strongly supports’ making D.C. the 51st state
“Policy position” issued ahead of House vote is administration’s most forceful backing of statehood so far.
Joe Biden calls George Floyd's family, says he's praying for them as nation awaits verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Biden told George Floyd's family members they are in his prayers as a jury in Minneapolis deliberates former police officer Derek Chauvin's fate.
Fact check: Minnesota police association covering Chauvin's defense, not Trump
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is funding Derek Chauvin's legal fees, not former President Donald Trump.
Maxine Waters says she won’t be ‘bullied’ by Republicans over Chauvin remarks
Judge says Waters’ comments could provide grounds for appealRepublicans bid to bring censure resolution in US HouseAfter Republicans launched a long-shot attempt to censure and expel Maxine Waters from Congress over comments on the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, which...
Ted Nugent tests positive, has to 'crawl out of bed'; herd immunity may not be likely in US, some experts say: Live COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration is lauding the significant strides made by states, while simultaneously warning the fight is not over. Latest COVID-19 news.
Washington tense as America awaits Derek Chauvin verdict – US politics live
National guard to assist Washington police in event of protestsJury in Minneapolis began deliberations on Monday 2.37pm BST Here’s what the president has on his schedule today: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will meet with leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in...
Trump’s unsurprising assessment of Putin: ’I liked him. He liked me.’
That sentiment reflects the direction of the Republican Party since 2000.
DHS watchdog declined to pursue investigations into Secret Service during Trump administration, documents show
Joseph Cuffari rejected staff recommendations to examine the agency’s handling of the Lafayette Square clearing and the spread of the coronavirus in its ranks.
Trump says he's 'beyond seriously' looking at running in 2024 as he slams Biden on border
The former president, in his first televised interview since leaving the White House, said he was looking seriously at another presidential campaign, and attacked Biden's border policies.
Live updates: Biden to meet with Hispanic lawmakers, virtually tour S.C. plant that makes electric buses
Topics at Biden's meeting with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are expected to include immigration and diversity in his administration.
America Needs a Jan. 6 Commission
The attack on our democracy must be investigated to prevent history from repeating itself.
Electric cars aren't the climate-change answer Joe Biden is selling you
Biden's American Jobs Plan also includes money for investing in electric cars. EVs are great, but subsidies are not.
‘It would be glorious’: hopes high for Biden to nominate first Black woman to supreme court
Activists welcome stated intent to fulfil campaign promise and finally elevate a judge ‘that really understands racism’Joe Biden’s promise to nominate an African American woman to the supreme court for the first time holds broad symbolic significance for Darlene...
'Beyond seriously:' Donald Trump (again) teases another presidential run in 2024
"I am looking at it very seriously, beyond seriously," former President Donald Trump told Sean Hannity about running for president in 2024.
Abandoning Afghanistan Is a Historic Mistake
Leaving proves Osama bin Laden right: Eventually, America cuts and runs.
Biden will hold a big climate summit this week to reestablish U.S. leadership. Not everyone may follow.
President Biden is convening a global climate summit Thursday — Earth Day — in a signal that the United States has returned to the forefront of world affairs. But it’s far from certain other countries will follow America’s lead on climate change.
Judge jails two Proud Boys leaders pending trial tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The ruling is a victory for U.S. prosecutors who say members of far-right groups conspired to thwart Congress’s certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win.