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Daily Archives: January 22, 2021
Three people, including 15-year-old, fatally shot in District in one day
The shootings in Southeast Washington bring to 11 the number of people killed this year.
Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8, Senate leaders announce
The House impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” on Jan. 13, making him the only president to be impeached twice.
Politics live updates: Trump impeachment trial begins in earnest Feb. 8, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced House impeachment prosecutors will present the charge against former President Donald Trump on Monday.
Senate confirms Lloyd Austin, making him the nation’s first Black defense secretary
The Senate on Friday confirmed Lloyd Austin as the nation’s first Black defense secretary.
Lloyd Austin continues making history as the nation’s first Black defense secretary
The Senate confirmed Lloyd Austin as the nation’s first Black secretary of defense. He is President Joe Biden’s second nominee to be confirmed by the Senate.
Biden takes steps to confront domestic violent extremism following Capitol riot
Biden also directed his National Security Council to build out its capability to counter domestic violent extremism threats.
Texas attorney general challenges deportation freeze in first of promised lawsuits against Biden administration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a federal judge to block a new Biden administration policy that pauses most deportations for the next 100 days.