US asking states to no longer hold back 2nd dose of vaccine
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose.
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At least 2 Capitol Police officers suspended, more under investigation for alleged roles in riot
Two U.S. Capitol Police officers were suspended and up to 15 more are under investigation for their alleged roles in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf resigns
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
FBI warns of plans for 'armed protests' at all 50 state capitols next week
The FBI is warning of plans for 'armed protests' at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloodshed after the siege at the U.S. Capitol.
House preps impeachment; GOP blocks ouster-by-Cabinet call
President Donald Trump faces a single charge — "incitement of insurrection" — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.
Health officials across US cite lack of federal leadership for slow vaccine rollout
The slow vaccine rollout confirms public health officials' warnings that they lacked support or money to quickly get vaccines into arms. See some charts tracking US vaccinations.
See how fast states are delivering COVID-19 shots, and get the latest vaccine updates
State and local governments will get $3 billion in federal money to speed vaccination efforts, and more vaccines will be released in the meantime. See how your state is doing, plus get the latest coronavirus updates.
Tommy Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93
Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles, has died. He was 93.
Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
President Trump won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration
President Donald Trump tweets he won't attend President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration, making him the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor's inauguration.
US tops 4,000 daily virus deaths; Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against variant
The U.S. topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time as Pfizer reports some positive news on virus mutation. Get today's latest on the virus.
US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, evidence the economy is faltering as the pandemic tightens its grip.
Trump finally concedes — amid talk of ouster from office
President Donald Trump conceded to President-elect Joe Biden and condemned the violent supporters who stormed the nation's Capitol Wednesday.
Boeing agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle charges it defrauded FAA on 737 Max
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle a criminal conspiracy charge for misleading regulators about the safety of its 737 Max aircraft, which suffered two deadly crashes shortly after entering airline service.
Pelosi calls for invoking 25th Amendment; prosecutors 'looking at all actors,' including Trump
The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia says “all options are on the table” for charges against the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, including sedition.
Transportation Secretary to resign following Capitol attack; Facebook bans Trump indefinitely
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is resigning effective Monday, becoming the highest ranking member of President Donald Trump’s administration to resign in protest after the pro-Trump insurrection at Capitol.
Pentagon activates 6,200 National Guard members; Mulvaney resigns, says 'I can't do it. I can't stay'
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller signed orders activating the National Guard from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland for up to 30 days.
Congress rejects first effort to overturn election results; 4 dead in riot
Vice President Mike Pence said "violence never wins" as the Senate resumed debating a Republican challenge to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, six hours after pro-Trump mob attacked and occupied the U.S. Capitol.
Pro-Trump rioters attack, occupy US Capitol; National Guard activated; Biden calls on mob to 'pull back'
Rioters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, clashing with police and forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's win. Trump told supporters to leave but continued his baseless attacks on the integrity of the election.
Ossoff, Warnock win in Georgia, handing Democrats control of Senate
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election. His victory gives Democrats control of the Senate for the opening of Joe Biden’s presidency.
