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Trump’s Ideas Flourish Among State and Local Republicans
As President Trump prepares to exit the White House, his ideas, including falsehoods and conspiracy theories, continue to exert a gravitational pull among grass-roots G.O.P. officials.
Biden Set to Propose $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn
The president-elect is expected to lay out his plans on Thursday for an initial effort to combat the coronavirus and a subsequent one to address economic recovery.
Top GOP Senator Says Trump May Be Criminally Prosecuted Over Capitol Riots
South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds (R) spoke out this week to say that President Donald Trump may be criminally prosecuted for inciting the riots at the U.S. Capitol building last week. However, he stopped short of saying that he would support Trump’s impeachment. Rounds Discusses Capitol Riots “In my opinion, […]
Trump Appointee to Temporarily Lead Pentagon; Retired Admiral Will Be Spokesman
Trump Appointee to Temporarily Lead Pentagon; Retired Admiral Will Be Spokesman
David Norquist will be Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s acting defense secretary, if only for a few days. A retired rear admiral, John Kirby, will be the Pentagon press secretary.
Overwhelmed, More States Turn to National Guard for Vaccine Help
At least 16 states and territories are using the National Guard to give shots, drawing on doctors, nurses, medics and other troops who are skilled in administering injections.
Trump and Aides Drove Family Separation at Border, Documents Say
Notes and testimony from a Justice Department official implicate President Trump and White House aides in the “zero tolerance” policy that led to family separations at the border.