Janet Mills extends state of civil emergency
The state of civil emergency allows Maine to deploy all available tools to respond to COVID-19.
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2 Guard members made extremist statements about inauguration
Twelve U.S. National Guard members have been removed from securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration after vetting by the FBI.
Trump wishes Biden luck without naming him in farewell video
Trump, who spent months trying to delegitimize President-elect Joe Biden’s win with baseless allegations of mass voter fraud, referenced the “next administration,” but declined to utter Biden’s name.
Trump expected to issue flurry of pardons on last full day
In one of his final acts as president, Trump was expected to grant clemency to as many as 100 people, according to two people briefed on the plans.
Mitch McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ violent mob that stormed Capitol
“The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other powerful people.”
Joe Biden’s DNI pick says no room for politics in intel agencies
Avril Haines’ remarks implied a departure from the Trump administration’s record of pressuring intelligence officials to shape their analysis to the president’s liking.
In the lowest moment of Trump’s presidency, tens of millions stick by him
Trump supporters speak of him in reverential terms as the only president in memory who stood for working people rather than elites.
Joe Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary
Rachel Levine is poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
That would affect an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status.
Joe Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
Putting his national security team in place quickly is a high priority for Biden.
Republicans parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war
The question is whether those stoking the war talk can be controlled by the party’s moderate elements.
Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp
Law enforcement officials said there was no threat to the public.
Joe Biden aims for unifying speech at daunting moment for US
Joe Biden will take the stage for his inaugural address at perhaps the most difficult starting point for a president since Franklin Roosevelt began his first term.
What Joe Biden can and can’t get from an evenly divided Senate
The road ahead for his ambitious legislative agenda remains complicated and murky.
Trump allies orchestrated rally that ignited deadly Capitol riot
It undercuts claims the event was the brainchild of Trump’s grassroots supporters.
FBI vetting National Guard in DC amid fears of insider attack
It reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
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