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First LookWhy more Republicans are rejecting an impeachment trialA growing number of Republicans say they won't support an impeachment trial. Donald Trump is likely to soon face the charge of "incitement of insurrection."
How does a 50-50 Senate work? Two leaders who tried it explain.Former Sens. Tom Daschle and Trent Lott, who ran the last 50-50 Senate, offer advice on how to govern when power is split evenly.
First LookHow Democrats could gain from a delayed Trump impeachment trialSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has proposed a plan to begin Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in mid-February. Sen. Chris Coons said Democrats would consider a delay if it means they can progress on confirming President Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees.
First LookAnother stimulus could take a while. Here’s what Biden is doing.President Joe Biden has floated $1.9 trillion in stimulus spending, which will require passage in Congress. Meanwhile, he has begun putting together executive orders related to food assistance, unemployment benefits, and minimum wage increases.
Can Biden translate plea for unity from rhetoric to reality?President Biden is emphasizing unity. But as he begins tackling multiple crises, putting the ideal into action is easier said than done.
First LookBiden's No. 1 priority: Stop the spread of the coronavirusPresident Biden signed 10 pandemic-related executive orders on Thursday. Mask wearing during travel will now be a federal mandate. Mr. Biden has also directed FEMA to set up vaccination centers and establish a Health Equity Task Force to support minority communities.
First LookWith Trump gone, where will QAnon supporters go for inspiration?The peaceful transfer of the presidency from Donald Trump to Joe Biden left some QAnon followers disillusioned. While some don't know where to put their faith now, others continue to believe conspiracy theories about the US government.
First LookDay One in the Oval Office: Biden reverses Trump policiesFrom virus precautions to climate action, racial equity, and immigration, President Joe Biden signed 15 executive actions and two directives with the goal of quickly addressing the various crises facing the nation and the world.
‘What’s a patriot?’ Americans stumble over dueling definitions.How patriotism has evolved as a watchword on the right, and has been co-opted by extremists, is a window into political speech in a polarized nation.
Sign of a changing South: Raphael Warnock joins SenateBy electing Raphael Warnock, a Black preacher and Democrat, to the Senate, Georgians have showcased a new electoral coalition.
Politics WatchOn Inauguration Day, America hits the reset buttonPresident Donald Trump ended his four years in office with flourish and a hint of mystery – bequeathing multiple crises to new President Joe Biden. But Inauguration Day also saw displays of bipartisanship.
First LookPresident Biden: 'Unity is the path forward'Speaking to the nation as president, Joe Biden, newly sworn in at the Capitol, called for unity among a divided nation, declaring the day as one “of renewal and resolve.”
First LookA new normal: A woman becomes U.S. vice presidentAfter serving as California’s senator for four years, Kamala Harris, a Black woman who is of South Asian descent, will walk into the White House as second in command of the United States.
First LookInauguration security: 12 National Guard members removedFollowing FBI vetting, 12 members of the National Guard have been removed from security operations in preparation for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. Two of the Guard members made extremist statements in posts or texts about the event.
First LookA very different Inauguration Day: How the 59th will unfoldPresident-elect Joe Biden’s swearing in will look very different compared to past inaugurations as precautions around security and the ongoing pandemic dramatically scale back a normally grand affair. Here’s what coming today.
First LookBiden's new immigration proposal: 8-year path to citizenshipPresident-elect Joe Biden plans to introduce a bill that would give immigrants already living in the U.S. without legal status a chance to earn a green card in five years, and then full naturalization in the next three years.
FocusIs common ground still possible? Biden determined to try with Senate.President-elect Biden is trying to pick up the pieces and glue the country – and Washington – back together after Jan. 6. Here are his Senate allies.
First LookCensus Bureau director resigns after outcry over immigrant dataWith still a year left in his term, U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham has announced his resignation as President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The bureau has been criticized by some as becoming politicized during the Trump administration.
Truth, lies, and insurrection. How falsehood shakes democracy.At the root of the assault on the U.S. Capitol last week was a false claim of election victory. Disavowal by GOP leaders could help defuse mob anger.
CEOs spurn Trump and his allies: How big a blow?Corporations are spurning politicians who challenged 2020 election results. The moves impose a financial penalty – not least on Donald Trump.
