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McConnell: ‘No question’ Trump provoked Jan. 6 insurrection at US Capitol

A timeline: The insurrection at the Capitol

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A timeline: The insurrection at the Capitol

Do state and local governments need billions in aid? Biden says yes, GOP still wary

White House

Do state and local governments need billions in aid? Biden says yes, GOP still wary

GOP senators criticize Trump lawyer’s impeachment defense

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GOP senators criticize Trump lawyer’s impeachment defense

Trump becomes first president to be impeached twice

Congress

Trump becomes first president to be impeached twice

On Trump’s impeachment trial, it’s Rand Paul leading McConnell

Congress

On Trump’s impeachment trial, it’s Rand Paul leading McConnell

Cruz: Trump trial arguments don’t meet standard for incitement

Congress

Cruz: Trump trial arguments don’t meet standard for incitement

February 12, 2021, 10:45 AM

$15 an hour minimum wage is Biden’s first big test with progressives

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$15 an hour minimum wage is Biden’s first big test with progressives

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Biden’s COVID relief bill widely popular among swing voters, Democratic poll finds

$1,400 stimulus checks set for House vote today. Here’s what to know

As the House moves to pass COVID-19 relief, McConnell keeps GOP senators opposed

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 22, 2021

February 25, 2021, 9:24 PM

Republicans regroup around attacks on Biden administration —including Kamala Harris

February 25, 2021, 2:11 PM

House Democrats cut Latin America committee. Salazar says region will feel ‘abandoned’

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House Democrats cut Latin America committee. Salazar says region will feel ‘abandoned’

House votes to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after uproar

Politics & Government

House votes to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after uproar

Anti-Trump GOP group calls on Bishop, Cawthorn to resign in new billboards

Politics & Government

Anti-Trump GOP group calls on Bishop, Cawthorn to resign in new billboards

Biden’s $1,400 stimulus payments might take a while. Here’s why Congress is reluctant

Economy

Biden’s $1,400 stimulus payments might take a while. Here’s why Congress is reluctant

January 22, 2021, 3:13 PM

McConnell denounces rioters in speech as Congress resumes electoral count

Congress

McConnell denounces rioters in speech as Congress resumes electoral count

Cawthorn spoke at rally before violent mob attacked Capitol. Now he’s facing backlash.

Politics & Government

Cawthorn spoke at rally before violent mob attacked Capitol. Now he’s facing backlash.

Graham says president’s actions were the problem, but is against invoking 25th Amendment

Congress

Graham says president’s actions were the problem, but is against invoking 25th Amendment

Trump supporters breach US Capitol building after clashes

Congress

Trump supporters breach US Capitol building after clashes

Trump ‘a clear and present danger’ to US, must be removed, Ocasio-Cortez says

Congress

Trump ‘a clear and present danger’ to US, must be removed, Ocasio-Cortez says

Trump supporters storm the capitol building during electoral college vote

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Trump supporters storm the capitol building during electoral college vote

Growing group of California Democrats seek Trump’s immediate removal

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Growing group of California Democrats seek Trump’s immediate removal

U.S. Capitol on lockdown, mayor imposes curfew as protesters clash with police and breach the building

Congress

U.S. Capitol on lockdown, mayor imposes curfew as protesters clash with police and breach the building

In a 50-50 Senate, Kamala Harris can sign off on $2,000 stimulus checks and more

Congress

In a 50-50 Senate, Kamala Harris can sign off on $2,000 stimulus checks and more

Vice President Pence to Trump supporters that stormed the capitol: ‘you did not win’

Congress

Vice President Pence to Trump supporters that stormed the capitol: ‘you did not win’

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