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Brianna Keilar Shreds Kevin McCarthy For Contradicting His Criticism Of Trump
Brianna Keilar Shreds Kevin McCarthy For Contradicting His Criticism Of Trump

The CNN host termed it "head-spinning" how often the House Republican leader flip-flops on his own comments.

Why Koreans pointed out two
Why Koreans pointed out two 'Joes' at inauguration

The last name of the head of Biden's Secret Service detail, David Cho, is pronounced like "Jo," and Koreans had jokes.

Liz Cheney
Liz Cheney's problems pile up

Trump's allies in the House are moving quickly to try to oust her from GOP leadership.

Biden gets a cold dose of
Biden gets a cold dose of 'unity'

One day into his presidency, there are already bracing reminders of the arduous task ahead, and the obstacles in Biden's path.

Fauci unleashed: Doc takes
Fauci unleashed: Doc takes 'liberating' turn at center stage

Dr. Anthony Fauci is back. "One of the new things in this administration is, If you don't know the answer, don't guess," Fauci said in one pointed...

Fact check: Meme with images of Biden, Trump inaugurations draws false comparison
Fact check: Meme with images of Biden, Trump inaugurations draws false comparison

A meme claims the small crowds and the military presence on Inauguration Day proves Biden was "installed" by the "deep state." This is false.

Biden hopes Defense Production Act can aid vaccine production; experts say it will take time
Biden hopes Defense Production Act can aid vaccine production; experts say it will take time

On his second day in office President Biden said he would invoke the Defense Production Act to speed up COVID-19 vaccine production. But whether that can...

Senate Republicans throw cold water on Biden
Senate Republicans throw cold water on Biden's immigration proposal

The resistance includes Marco Rubio and Lindsey Graham, the two remaining GOP authors of the "Gang of Eight" overhaul in 2013.

Fact check: Arizona Senate, Maricopa County negotiating deal on election data
Fact check: Arizona Senate, Maricopa County negotiating deal on election data

A claim that Arizona government officials released evidence of voter fraud an hour after President Joe Biden's inauguration is false.

Asian markets step back from stimulus-driven record highs
Asian markets step back from stimulus-driven record highs

Asian shares eased from record highs on Friday as investors took some money off the table after a recent rally that was driven by hopes a massive U.S...

US military moves to try Bali bomb suspects at Guantanamo
US military moves to try Bali bomb suspects at Guantanamo

After an unexplained delay, the Pentagon announced plans Thursday to move ahead with a military trial for three men held at the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, ...

Biden appoints FTC and FCC acting directors in move that signals a more aggressive approach to regulating big tech
Biden appoints FTC and FCC acting directors in move that signals a more aggressive approach to regulating big tech

Biden selected Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the two agencies most responsible for regulating tech and telecom companies.

McConnell wants to push Trump
McConnell wants to push Trump's Senate impeachment trial to mid-February

McConnell's proposal is a deal to give both sides time to prepare for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.

Senate Dems file ethics complaint against GOP Sens. Hawley, Cruz over role in Capitol riot
Senate Dems file ethics complaint against GOP Sens. Hawley, Cruz over role in Capitol riot

The two Republican senators' actions call for a probe and "a determination whether disciplinary action is warranted," the complaint said.

'Failure is not an option': Pressure mounts for Biden to deliver on COVID-19 promises

Biden ran for office on a promise to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, a pledge that could determine his administration's success.

Experts praise Biden
Experts praise Biden's Covid-19 plan

"The single most important thing the Biden administration needs to do to fight the pandemic is communicate honestly and openly with the American people about...

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley
Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley

Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley "to fully...

Fauci says the US could see a
Fauci says the US could see a 'degree of normality' by fall if 70-85% are vaccinated by end of summer

Fauci said President Joe Biden's goal of vaccinating 100 million people in the first 100 days is "reasonable."

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Democrats don
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Democrats don't need GOP support to approve $2,000 stimulus checks and cancel student debt

"Failure to adequately respond to the economic desperation in America today will undermine the Biden administration," Sanders wrote in a CNN op-ed.

SC abortion limits bill with no rape exception nears debate
SC abortion limits bill with no rape exception nears debate

South Carolina's state senators, emboldened by their newly expanded GOP majority, are nearing floor debate on a bill that would ban almost all abortions in...

McConnell reportedly wants to ask Schumer to delay the start of Trump
McConnell reportedly wants to ask Schumer to delay the start of Trump's impeachment trial until February

The Senate minority leader first floated the proposal in a conference call with the Republican caucus, CBS News reported on Thursday.

White House website allows users to specify pronouns for first time
White House website allows users to specify pronouns for first time

On its first day, the Biden administration offered "more than just a demonstration of allyship," LGBTQ activists said

Guard troops head home after helping secure Biden inaugural
Guard troops head home after helping secure Biden inaugural

A day after President Joe Biden's inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents, more than 15,000 National Guard members are...

'The brutal truth': Biden emphasizes science, unity in first briefing on national plan to tackle COVID-19

President Joe Biden stressed science and unity in a COVID-19 briefing Thursday, giving Americans the "brutal truth" about challenges the nation faces.

Biden is taking bold action on climate change and the environment: Here
Biden is taking bold action on climate change and the environment: Here's what we know about the Paris Agreement and the Keystone XL

When it comes to the environment and climate change, President Joe Biden hit the ground minutes into his term. Here is what you should know.

Dr. Fauci Shades Trump Administration at First Biden Briefing
Dr. Fauci Shades Trump Administration at First Biden Briefing

MANDEL NGANDuring his first press briefing appearance as a member of the Biden administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci got in a couple of digs at the previous...

Meet Jen Psaki: Here
Meet Jen Psaki: Here's what to know about President Biden's press secretary

Daily news briefings, helmed by press secretary Jen Psaki, will become a main part of the Biden administration.

'Nobody is telling you what to say': Fauci regains the spotlight under Biden

One day into the Biden presidency, the longtime infectious disease expert described it as "a refreshing experience."

Cornale tapped for DNC executive director
Cornale tapped for DNC executive director

The decision is a sign that Joe Biden looked favorably on the national committee's work during the presidential election season.

Biden revokes Trump order banning some diversity training
Biden revokes Trump order banning some diversity training

Civil rights groups on Thursday celebrated President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies...

Montana tribal members, fearing water contamination, relieved as Keystone XL pipeline blocked
Montana tribal members, fearing water contamination, relieved as Keystone XL pipeline blocked

President Joe Biden blocked the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office, reversing former President Trump's revival of the pipeline.

Biden
Biden's climate steps could have big impact on energy firms

President Joe Biden has put his team to work reviewing dozens of actions taken by former President Donald Trump, aiming to reverse orders that he says harm...

Cuomo says New York days away from exhausting vaccine supply
Cuomo says New York days away from exhausting vaccine supply

The governor is urging President Joe Biden to increase the supply.

How the Biden Administration Revamped the White House Website
How the Biden Administration Revamped the White House Website

The occupant of the physical White House has changed - and of the digital one. Here's a look at how whitehouse.gov has been revamped since the Biden...

Kevin McCarthy Says Trump Didn
Kevin McCarthy Says Trump Didn't Incite That Mob, Actually

The Republican leader previously blamed Trump but has apparently changed his mind.

From Commander in Chief to Interloper in Palm Beach
From Commander in Chief to Interloper in Palm Beach

PALM BEACH, Fla. - On Wednesday, Donald Trump did what many older New Yorkers do: He retired to Florida. His presidential career, filled with the bombast and...

How About a Little Sobriety, Please?
How About a Little Sobriety, Please?

At a time when large portions of the country think mainstream media is a tool of the left, perhaps it's time to tone down the Biden adulation.

Biden to seek full 5-year extension of nuclear pact with Russia
Biden to seek full 5-year extension of nuclear pact with Russia

The news comes after Biden pledged during the campaign to save the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which limits each countries' number of deployed...

President Biden will keep Christopher Wray as FBI director
President Biden will keep Christopher Wray as FBI director

Before the election, FBI agents warned Trump and Biden that an untimely removal of Wray could 'undermine stability' within the agency.

Trump did not provoke Capitol riots, McCarthy says
Trump did not provoke Capitol riots, McCarthy says

"I don't believe he provoked it if you listen to what he said at the rally," House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters on Thursday.

Masks Not on the Menu at Gov. Kristi Noem
Masks Not on the Menu at Gov. Kristi Noem's Dinner for Teens

via TwitterSouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem hosted a dinner for legislative pages on Wednesday night. And if the pictures she posted are any indication, it was ...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll send Trump impeachment to Senate 'soon'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she would "soon" send the Senate the impeachment of President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a trial.

White House: Biden confident in FBI head, will retain him
White House: Biden confident in FBI head, will retain him

President Joe Biden has confidence in FBI Director Chris Wray and plans to keep him in the job, the White House press secretary said Thursday. FBI directors...

Biden immigration bill would provide more protections for child migrants
Biden immigration bill would provide more protections for child migrants

Sen. Bob Menendez said he was "under no illusion" that passing the bill would be easy. He said Democrats will need at least nine GOP votes to pass it.

Small Inauguration Day protests in Portland, Seattle lead to about a dozen arrests
Small Inauguration Day protests in Portland, Seattle lead to about a dozen arrests

Police in Portland and Seattle said they arrested at least 11 people after hundreds protested in the hours after Joe Biden was inaugurated.

How Biden has changed the Oval Office so far
How Biden has changed the Oval Office so far

Mr. Biden replaced some pieces from the Trump era and added new ones, including a bust of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

Politics live updates: In change, GOP House leader now says Trump didn
Politics live updates: In change, GOP House leader now says Trump didn't provoke Capitol attack

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said former President Donald Trump did not provoke the attack at the Capitol, a change from remarks one week ago.

FBI ups reward to $75,000 for suspect who placed pipe bombs during Capitol riot
FBI ups reward to $75,000 for suspect who placed pipe bombs during Capitol riot

The two explosive devices, which were defused, were found in D.C. outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican National Committees on Jan. 6.

How to get a job in the power corridors of Washington
How to get a job in the power corridors of Washington

There's no shortage of career paths in the nation's capital. Here are some tips to navigate the DC job scene to find work in the Biden administration...

Greta Thunberg Subtly Drags Ted Cruz After U.S. Rejoins Paris Agreement
Greta Thunberg Subtly Drags Ted Cruz After U.S. Rejoins Paris Agreement

The teen climate activist burned the Texas Republican on Twitter after he evoked a nonsensical Trump quote involving Pittsburgh.

Tom Hanks Leads Primetime Biden-Harris Inauguration 'Celebrating America' Telecast Featuring Anti-Trump Celebrities

Tom Hanks, who stumped for Joe Biden during last year's presidential race, presided over Wednesday's primetime Biden-Harris inauguration broadcast special, "Celebrating America," featuring a slew of Hollywood elites who demonized Americans and shamed them for not supporting the politician that the elites wanted to win.

Coronavirus Panic: China Locks Down 1.7 Million People in Beijing

Chinese authorities have locked down 1.7 million people in Beijing to contain the spread of a local coronavirus outbreak.

CNN's Van Jones: 'Mesmerizing' to Watch Biden's Functional Government -- I'm 'Crying,' Thank Jesus

During his network's coverage of President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, CNN political commentator Van Jones said that he was crying with joy while watching the first few hours of the Biden administration. | Clips

Fact Check: Jen Psaki Falsely Claims Trump's Travel Ban Was a 'Muslim Ban'

Jen Psaki broke Biden's promise, hours earlier, to fight "lies" with "truth": she falsely claimed the travel ban was a "Muslim ban."

Joe Biden Removes Churchill Bust, Andrew Jackson Painting from Oval Office

President Joe Biden removed the bust of Winston Churchill and the painting of former President Andrew Jackson, after President Trump left.

Unity: Jen Psaki Says Biden Will Let Congress Decide on Impeachment Trial

Despite Joe Biden's pledge to unify the country, Jen Psaki said he would let Congress decide whether to try former President Donald Trump.

WATCH: Antifa Blocks Streets, Sets Fire in Seattle Inauguration Day Protest

Antifa and Black Lives Matter protesters joined forces in Seattle to block traffic and set fires in the downtown area.

Antifa Attacks Democrat HQ in Portland -- Wants Revenge, Not Biden

Antifa marched through the streets of Portland, Oregon, on Inauguration Day carrying a sign saying "We don't want Biden -- We want revenge!

MSNBC's Heilemann: Biden Standing with Past Presidents Was Like Seeing 'The Avengers'

MSNBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann said during his network's coverage of President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony that seeing the past president's standing with Biden was like "the Avengers, sort of the Marvel superheroes back up there together." | Clips

Jen Psaki Notes Biden 'Is a Devout Catholic' When Asked About Abortion

Press Secretary Jen Psaki responded to a question about abortion by reminding the country that President Joe Biden was a "devout Catholic."

Jen Psaki Vows to Combat 'Misinformation' with WH Press Briefings

Incoming White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that President Joe Biden's administration would work to combat "misinformation."

Psaki: Haven't Spoken with Biden on Whether He Has Confidence in FBI Dir. Wray

During a press conference on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki responded to a question on whether or not President Biden has confidence in | Clips

MSNBC's Wallace: GOPers 'Must Assert the Truth' Before They Can 'Share Any other Views'

During an interview with former Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes on MSNBC's Inauguration coverage on Wednesday, host Nicolle Wallace discussed | Clips

ESPN Personalities Rejoice at Trump's Departure from the White House

ESPN personalities rejoiced on Wednesday, as Donald Trump exited the White House and Joe Biden became President of the United States.

Half of House GOP Supports Removing Liz Cheney as House GOP Chair

More than half of the House Republican Conference have committed to vote to remove Rep. Liz Cheney as the chair of the House GOP Conference.

Pro-Life Black Group Commends Trump Committment to Black Life

Every Black Life Matters (EBLM), a Christian alternative to Black Lives Matter, sent a commendation letter to Trump as he leaves office.

Charles Hurt: The Greatest Political Show on Earth Winds to a Spectacular Close

As this epic adventure of Donald J. Trump’s presidency winds to a spectacular close, I am reminded as I have been so many times over the past five years just how inadequate we sad scribes in the political press have been at capturing it all — this, the Greatest Political Show Earth has ever seen. | 2020 Election

CNN's Chalian: Lights on Reflecting Pool Like 'Extensions of Joe Biden's Arms Embracing America'

CNN's political director David Chalian said Tuesday during of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden that the lights set up around the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall to remember the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19 are like "extensions of Joe Biden's arms embracing America." | Clips

Hollywood Celebs Rip Trump in Final 24 Hours in Office: 'F**k Every Single Trump Voter'

Left-wing Hollywood stars are jeering at President Donald Trump and his more than 74 million supporters as the commander in chief enters the final hours of his term, saying "we have all dreamed and prayed for this day." Elites including Michael Moore, Billy Eichner, Chelsea Handler, Bette Midler, and Jeffrey Wright posted jubilant and in some cases hate-filled messages mocking the outgoing president.

National Guard Troops Removed from Inauguration Security Duty

At least two members of the National Guard have been removed after the FBI's vetting of the troops deployed in Washington, DC.

Left Calls for ‘Army of Citizen Detectives’ to Monitor Trump Supporters

The left is proposing citizens to become cyber detectives to monitor and report fellow citizen Trump supporters to authorities.

Joe Biden Begins Inauguration Events with Coronavirus Deaths Memorial

President-elect Joe Biden began the events for his Inauguration with a memorial ceremony for the 400,000 deaths from the coronavirus.

Michelle Malkin, RSBN, Gateway Pundit Censored by Twitter on Inauguration Eve

Michelle Malkin, Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN) and the Gateway Pundit have all been locked out of their Twitter accounts for 24 hours for violations of Twitter's "civic integrity" policy.

Report: White House Counsel Pat Cipollone Blocking Assange Pardon

A last-ditch effort to persuade President Donald Trump to issue a pre-emptive pardon to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is reportedly being blocked by White House counsel Pat Cipollone, according to reports.

Hillsdale’s Dr. Matthew Spalding: ‘Claim of America Being by Nature Racist’ Is ’One-Sided History’

Dr. Matthew Spalding said the 1776 Commission's report rejects “the claim of American being by nature racist” as “one-sided history.”

President Donald Trump Delivers Farewell Address: 'I Took On the Toughest Battles'

President Donald Trump delivered his farewell address on Tuesday, urging Americans to carry on the principles he fought for during his presidency.

Report: Fox News' Chris Stirewalt Laid Off Amid Restructuring

Fox News political editor Chris Stirewalt was laid off Tuesday as the company restructures itself heading into the Biden administration.

Biden's DHS Nominee Promises to Help Pass an Amnesty for Illegal Aliens

DHS Secretary nominee Alejandro Mayorkas says he "would be privileged" to help congressional Democrats and Republicans pass an amnesty.

Joe Biden’s DHS Nominee Won’t Promise to Exclude Caravan Job-Seekers

Joe Biden's nominee for DHS refused to tell senators that he would exclude caravans of economic migrants from getting U.S. jobs.

Limbaugh on McConnell, Wife Financial Ties to China: Schweizer’s Bombshells Have 'Not Been Wrong'

Conservative talker Rush Limbaugh said Tuesday on his nationally syndicated radio show that Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer has "not been wrong" on the bombshells in his reporting while discussing his revelations about Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his wife Elaine Chao's financial ties to China. | Clips

McConnell: Capitol Rioters 'Fed Lies' and 'Provoked by the President' and Others

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the mob that breached the Capitol was "fed lies" and "provoked" by President Trump.

Nolte: Donald Trump Leaves Office with 51% Approval Rating

On his last full day in office, President Donald Trump enjoys a 51 percent approval rating, according to Rasmussen Reports.

Some in Migrant Caravan Carry Fake COVID-19 Test Results, Say Guatemalan Officials

Guatemalan officials report that some of the migrants in this weekend's caravan carried fake COVID-19 test results.

Iran: Soaring Uranium Stockpile Is Needed for ‘Medical’ Purposes

Iran claims its rapidly growing stockpile of high-grade enriched uranium is intended for “completely humanitarian and peaceful use."

Watch Live: Senate Panel Considers Biden's Secretary of State Pick Tony Blinken

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will interview Antony Blinken, President-Elect Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of state, on Tuesday.

Report: Pence, McConnell, and McCarthy will Skip Trump's Send-Off Ceremony

Vice President Mike Pence, along with other top Republican lawmakers, will not attend a formal send off ceremony for President Donald Trump scheduled ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration Wednesday, according to a report.

Seven Things to Know about Tony Blinken, Joe Biden's Pick for Secretary of State

Tony Blinken pushed the Russia hoax, praised open borders, defended China, and backed the Iraq War, among other controversial positions.

Biden's DHS Nominee Will Not Commit to Not Tearing Down Border Wall

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Alejandro Mayorkas would not commit to not tearing down existing border wall.

Biden's Plan to Kill Keystone XL Pipeline Sparks Battle with Canada

Joe Biden’s announcement that he will shut down the Keystone XL pipeline is creating tensions between U.S. and Candian officials.

Watch Live: Senate Committee Holds Hearing for DHS Nominee Alejandro Mayorkas

Former Obama administration official Alejandro Mayorkas is speaking before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

Tom Cotton Warns Republicans: 'Don't Be Fooled' by Biden's Amnesty Plan

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) is warning Republicans not to be "fooled" by President-elect Joe Biden's yet-to-be-released amnesty plan.

Dem Rep. Steve Cohen Suggests White Male Troops Are an Insider Threat

Cohen suggested that white male service members could be a threat, based on his claim that most white men did not vote for Joe Biden.

Clinton Wonders if Trump Spoke to Putin on Day of Capitol Riot

Hillary Clinton said she would "love" to see Trump's phone records to see "whether he was talking to Putin the day that the insurgents invaded our Capitol."

Pelosi to Hillary: 'No, We Can't Move on' from Capitol Riot, 'Traumatized'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joined twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for a bonus episode of Clinton's podcast.

Los Angeles County Lifts Cremation Limit as Coronavirus Deaths Surge

Los Angeles County is lifting restrictions on how many bodies can be cremated due to surging deaths due to the coronavirus.

Michigan Restaurant Owner Faces $30,000 in Legal Fees in Lockdown

A Michigan restaurant owner defying shutdown orders said she is facing $30,000 in fines and legal fees as a result. | Politics

Associated Press Targets 'Extremist' Podcasts for Deplatforming

The Associated Press is targeting tech companies that host decentralized podcast marketplaces, including Apple and Google, alleging that they host "extremist" content — and the AP includes President Trump's statements under that umbrella term.

Twitter Takes Two Weeks to Ban Leftist Charged in Capitol Riot

Twitter banned President Donald Trump's account for the alleged concern that the president might "incite violence." Meanwhile, left-wing activist John Sullivan, who was arrested and charged in connection to the Capitol Hill riot, remained on the social media platform for another two weeks after the president was banned. His YouTube account remains active.

Gillibrand: 'I Don't Think' Anyone Could Unite America like Chuck Schumer

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said Sunday she does not think there is anyone "alive" who could unite America like Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

Former New York State Democratic Party Leader Receives Vaccine in Florida: 'I Probably Wouldn’t Have Gotten It by Now in New York'

Former New York State Democratic Party leader John Sullivan received the coronavirus vaccine in Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) Florida.

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