Lawmakers are seeking to honor Officer Goodman for his actions that may have saved the lives of many people, including members of Congress.
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The rise of Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to be the most influential vice president of the 49 that we have had.
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U.S. could face a simmering, chronic domestic terror problem, warn security experts
The ingredients that led an incensed pro-Trump mob to break into the Capitol and plant pipe bombs at other federal buildings on Jan. 6 remain even after successful transition of power.
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When COVID deaths aren’t counted, families pay the price
The count has profound implications for families and the country. Omitting COVID-19 on death certificates threatens to undercount the toll of the pandemic nationwide.
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WATCH: Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest inaugural poet
Amanda Gorman was one of the highlights of a history-making inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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WATCH: The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
The historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris promises to be a one-of-a-kind event in keeping with the unprecedented times.
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WATCH: Biden, Harris honor lives lost to COVID-19 (updated)
On the eve of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ historic inauguration, the two will lead a nationwide effort to honor lives lost to COVID-19
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FBI vetting troops before inauguration; 12 National Guard members removed
U.S. defense officials have expressed deep concerns about a possible insider attack and threat from service members, according to a report.
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MLK called for a revolution of values
MLK’s speech “Beyond Vietnam,” delivered at Riverside Church in New York City on April 4, 1967, spoke out against U.S. violence and the war in Vietnam.
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‘Where they countin’ the votes?!’: new video details tense moments as Capitol mob sought out lawmakers
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to award Officer Eugene Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal for luring the mob away from lawmakers.
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Black athletes’ activism in 2020 did Dr. King proud
The WNBA and NBA players used their COVID-19 shortened seasons to keep alive the call for racial justice.
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Ex-Michigan governor charged in Flint water contamination
Nearly seven years after water provided to the residents of the majority Black city of Flint, Michigan, killed 12 people and sickened many more, several officials, including former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, are facing criminal charges.
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Impeached twice: Donald Trump presidency concludes on lowest note in history
It is the second consecutive January that House members agreed to the strongest rebuke against a sitting president.
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FBI warns of plans to attack 50 state capitols; Gov. Walz deploys MN National Guard
Following an FBI memo warning of threats to all 50 state capitols, Gov. Tim Walz is reportedly set to deploy the Minnesota National Guard ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ warning to Capitol Police was ignored before terrorist attack
California Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters said the outgoing Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund ignored warnings that an attack by domestic terrorists was imminent.
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Domestic terrorism: a more urgent threat, but weaker laws
Federal authorities have had more success combating international terrorists than those with a domestic focus.
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Twitter permanently shuts down Pres. Trump’s account
Citing the “risk of further incitement of violence,” Twitter has permanently shut down President Trump’s account after his supporters’ violent insurrection and rampage on the Capitol.
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Insurrection and White Privilege
If these thousands of people had been Black Lives Matter protesters instead of right-wing Trumpists, they would have been met with armored police, tear gas, and bullets.
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In first act of new Congress, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee introduces reparations bill
‘This legislation is intended to examine the institution of slavery in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present, and further recommend appropriate remedies.’
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Officer who shot Jacob Blake will not be charged
Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Gravely Tuesday announced that officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot Jacob Blake in the back several times,, would not be charged with a crime.