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Changes, trial on Senate's plate For a second time, Republican senators face the choice of whether to convict President Donald Trump in an impeachment trial. by MATTHEW DALY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pence call to Harris said 'good' Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports

Guard, governor D.C.-bound Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he has authorized the Arkansas National Guard to deploy about 500 soldiers and airmen to Washington, D.C., to help protect the nation's capital during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, which the Republican governor said he plans to attend. by Neal Earley, Michael R. Wickline

Biden lays out strategy to combat coronavirus Saying the nation faces "a crisis of deep human suffering," President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the prolonged economic fallout. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports

Security ramps up in D.C. ahead of inauguration All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. by ASHRAF KHALIL AND LOLITA C. BALDOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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House races to oust Trump; he blames accusers for U.S. 'anger' WASHINGTON — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his... by The Associated Press - January 12, 2021

House races faster toward impeachment WASHINGTON -- The House on Monday barreled toward impeaching President Donald Trump, while President-elect Joe Biden, scrambling to ensure the effort does not b... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 12, 2021

Tech giants get hit over Trump bans Amazon, Twitter and other tech companies confronted fresh blowback Monday for banning President Donald Trump and taking action against a wide array of websites ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 12, 2021

Open-carry of guns in Michigan Capitol prohibited by panel LANSING, Mich. -- A state panel Monday banned the open carrying of guns in Michigan's Capitol, a week after an armed mob rioted in the U.S. Capitol and followin... by The Associated Press - January 12, 2021

U.S. designates Cuba as terrorism sponsor WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration Monday redesignated Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism," hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring P... by The Associated Press - January 12, 2021

Cumulus halts talk of fraud on radio After months of stoking anger about alleged election fraud, one of America's largest talk-radio companies has decided on an abrupt change of direction. by PAUL FARHI THE WASHINGTON POST - January 12, 2021

Lawmakers who rejected Biden win faulted Republican members of Congress who voted against certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory, even after a mob broke into the Capitol, are being denounced by... by The Associated Press - January 11, 2021

Tech, telecom giants give to inauguration Major technology companies like Google and Microsoft, as well as telecommunications giants like Comcast and Verizon, are among the nearly 1,000 people and group... by The New York Times - January 11, 2021

Democrats push for impeachment WASHINGTON -- Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his back... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 10, 2021

Democrats' victories put focus on Breyer WASHINGTON -- Democratic control of the White House and Senate will put pressure on the Supreme Court's oldest justice, Stephen Breyer, to step aside so Preside... by ROBERT BARNES THE WASHINGTON POST - January 10, 2021

Democrats' wins a Biden agenda boost WASHINGTON -- President-elect Joe Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie ... by The Associated Press - January 10, 2021

Georgia governor faces fallout from 2020's tumult ATLANTA -- Even though he wasn't on the ballot, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has been painfully bruised by the 2020 elections. by The Associated Press - January 10, 2021

'Find the fraud,' president is said to urge official President Donald Trump in a lengthy December phone call urged Georgia's lead elections investigator to "find the fraud," saying the official would be a "nationa... January 10, 2021

Arkansas governor lays Capitol chaos on president Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday that he wants "this administration to end" after a mob supporting President Donald Trump broke into and ransacked the U.S. Capit... by Frank E. Lockwood, John Moritz - January 9, 2021

Final judicial financials reveal candidates spent significantly on their own campaigns Candidates in two judicial runoff elections spent a lot of their own money to buoy their campaigns, and three of the runoff candidates ended in debt, according ... by Ron Wood - January 9, 2021