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2 South Carolina Attorneys on Impeachment Trial Defense Team
In less than a week, two South Carolina attorneys have accepted former-President Donald Trump's job to defend him in the...
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President Joe Biden Reforms Pathway for Citizenship
President Joe Biden will create the pathway for citizenship. On Biden's first day in office Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, this...
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Rep. Marjorie Greene Starts Impeachment Process Against Joe Biden
Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-Ga.) announced she filed articles of impeachment against Joe Biden. As she promised a week ago, the...
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US Celebrates as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Swear to Uphold Constitution
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths to uphold the United States Constitution on Jan. 20, 2021. While trimmed...
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Mike Pence Congratulates Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris
Vice President Mike Pence called Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, to congratulate her on her victory, adding...
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Balance of Power Shifts in Senate as Impeachment Trial Awaits
As Senators return from their break on Jan. 19, 2021, major changes are on the docket - three new Congressmen...
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Twitter Account for Second Gentleman of the United States Launches
President-elect Joe Biden announced a new Twitter account for Douglas Emhoff. In his Jan. 14, 2021 post, he suggested readers...
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Illinois General Assembly Passes Criminal Justice Reforms Bill [Video]
House Bill 3653, created by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus was passed Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, by the General Assembly...
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Trump Hobbles Biden by Freezing $27.4 Billion of 2021 Budget Monies
With less than a week left in his 4-year presidency, Donald Trump moved to freeze billions of dollars using the...
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House Votes to Impeach Donald Trump for Inciting the Jan. 6th Insurrection
In a historic move, the House of Representatives will hold President Trump accountable for inciting the insurrection on January 6th...
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