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6 Numbers That Show President Biden's Greatest Challenges

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6 Numbers That Show President Biden's Greatest Challenges

January 22, 2021 • President Biden is calling for unity to address several current crises, but that will prove difficult in a country as divided as ever.

6 Takeaways From President Biden's Inauguration

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6 Takeaways From President Biden's Inauguration

January 21, 2021 • After a chaotic four years, Biden is calling for calm. A new tone was set, but a return to the same old partisan bickering won't solve the problem of millions fed a daily diet of false information.

Biden Called For Unity In His Inaugural Address. He Might Find It Hard To Come By

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Biden Called For Unity In His Inaugural Address. He Might Find It Hard To Come By

January 20, 2021 • As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country's modern divisions didn't begin and end with Trump.

Poll: Most Americans Think Trump Will Be Remembered As A Subpar President

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Poll: Most Americans Think Trump Will Be Remembered As A Subpar President

January 19, 2021 • By a 60%-to-27% margin, Americans said they thought Trump would go down as either one of the worst presidents in history or below average. President-elect Joe Biden is viewed more positively.

Poll: Majority Of Americans Blame Trump For Violence At Capitol

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Poll: Majority Of Americans Blame Trump For Violence At Capitol

January 15, 2021 • In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 58% say Trump is responsible for the riot at the Capitol, but most Republicans don't — and most of them don't accept the accuracy of the election either.

These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump

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These Are The 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Trump

January 14, 2021 • It was the most members of a president's party to vote for his impeachment in history. Many Republicans faced safety threats ahead of the vote, but Trump had gone too far for this group.

GOP Leader McCarthy: Trump 'Bears Responsibility' For Violence, Won't Vote To Impeach

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House Impeachment Vote: Live Updates

GOP Leader McCarthy: Trump 'Bears Responsibility' For Violence, Won't Vote To Impeach

January 13, 2021 • The House minority leader, who encouraged the president to call for calm during the pro-Trump attack on the Capitol last week, said he would be more in favor of a censure.

Trump Says His Comments Before Capitol Riot Were 'Totally Appropriate'

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Capitol Insurrection Updates

Trump Says His Comments Before Capitol Riot Were 'Totally Appropriate'

January 12, 2021 • President Trump denied culpability for the violence and expressed no regret for comments made last week that many have criticized as being a catalyst for mob violence at the U.S. Capitol.

With 12 Days Left, Removing Trump From Office Is Unlikely, If Not Impossible

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With 12 Days Left, Removing Trump From Office Is Unlikely, If Not Impossible

January 8, 2021 • The two options for removing a president are the 25th Amendment and impeachment. With the 25th unlikely to be invoked, Democrats appear to be moving toward another Trump impeachment.

Timeline: How One Of The Darkest Days In American History Unfolded

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Timeline: How One Of The Darkest Days In American History Unfolded

January 7, 2021 • A mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after President Trump urged supporters to march to the building to oppose the election results. Roughly 14 hours later, Congress affirmed Joe Biden's victory.

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A Look At Congressional Meeting After The Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol

January 6, 2021 • After the U.S. Capitol grounds have been cleared, lawmakers returned to the floor of the Senate to finish certifying the results of November's presidential election.

A Look At Congressional Meeting After The Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol

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Democrats Win 1 Of 2 Georgia Races, With Senate Control In Sight

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Democrats Win 1 Of 2 Georgia Races, With Senate Control In Sight

January 5, 2021 • Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, according to the Associated Press. If Democrat Jon Ossoff defeats Republican David Perdue, control of the Senate will flip.

It All Comes Down To This — 2 Georgia Races That Will Determine Control Of The Senate

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It All Comes Down To This — 2 Georgia Races That Will Determine Control Of The Senate

January 4, 2021 • If Democrats pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, though, they will retain it.

What's At Stake With Trump's Threat: COVID-19 Relief And A Government Shutdown

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What's At Stake With Trump's Threat: COVID-19 Relief And A Government Shutdown

December 23, 2020 • President Trump has introduced a round of Christmas chaos that imperils direct payments to millions of Americans suffering due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump Slams COVID-19 Relief Bill, Asks For Changes After Bitter Negotiations

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Trump Slams COVID-19 Relief Bill, Asks For Changes After Bitter Negotiations

December 22, 2020 • Congressional leaders took seven months to negotiate the $900 billion package, which was passed with overwhelming majorities that could overturn a presidential veto.