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Pentagon Probes Extremism in US Military as Thousands of Troops Guard DC After Capitol Riot
The Pentagon’s internal probe comes after some troops and veterans were spotted at last week’s Capitol invasion.
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Pompeo Cancels Last Diplomatic Trip After European Officials Reportedly Snub Him in Wake of Trump Riot
The State Department said Pompeo’s trip was canceled so the secretary can help with the transition to Joe Biden’s administration next week.
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‘A Dangerous Game of Chicken': Iran Sets Up Challenge for Biden With Nuclear Ramp-Up
A recent law passed by Iran’s hawkish Parliament mandates that Iran ramp up its nuclear program on multiple fronts.
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U.S. Sanctions Ukraine Officials Linked to Giuliani Ally for Meddling in 2020 Election
The U.S. Treasury Department described the targeted sanctions as the “inner circle” of Ukrainian lawmaker Andrii Derkach, who was sanctioned last year.
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‘Missile-Like' Object Found in Indonesian Waters Is a Chinese Underwater Drone, Says Defense Analyst
It was the third identical autonomous underwater glider found in Indonesian waters within two years, according to defense analytics firm Janes.
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Pence Will Attend President-Elect Joe Biden's Inauguration
Pence’s decision to watch Biden’s swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20. is yet, another public break with President Donald Trump.
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FBI Says There Is ‘No Indication' That Antifa Took Part in U.S. Capitol Riot
Earlier this week, Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz, Mo Brooks and Paul Gosar claimed that the left-wing extremist group tried to frame Trump supporters.
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Pelosi Spoke to Joint Chiefs Chairman About Preventing ‘Unstable' Trump From Ordering Nuclear Strike
Pelosi said she spoke to Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley about precautions that could block Trump from “ordering a nuclear strike.”
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Trump Finally Concedes Biden Will Become President
Without mentioning Biden’s name, Trump in a nearly three-minute video said “a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th.”
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White House Fires State Department Official Who Said Trump Is ‘Entirely Unfit to Remain in Office'
In a pair of tweets Wednesday, Gabriel Noronha said Trump “needs to go” after the president encouraged a mob to storm the U.S. Capitol.
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Army Secretary Says Intel Before Capitol Riots Was ‘All Over the Board' as 6,200 National Guard Go to D.C.
More than 6,000 National Guard personnel will deploy to the nation’s capital and remain in the region for a minimum of 30 days.
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Barr Blasts Trump for Orchestrating Mob, Calls It ‘Betrayal of His Office'
Barr, who ran the Department of Justice, was one of Trump’s most loyal defenders in the president’s Cabinet.
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Trump Cabinet Officials Condemn Capitol Riot But Avoid Criticizing the President
Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet issued harsh rebukes of the mayhem at the U.S. Capitol.
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U.S. Capitol Secured Hours After Pro-Trump Rioters Invade Congress
Joe Biden blasted the “chaos” at the Capitol, which began after President Trump urged supporters to protest confirmation of the Democrat’s victory by Congress.
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‘Disgraceful': World Leaders React to Pro-Trump Riots Rocking Washington
Prime ministers and foreign dignitaries around the world reeled while watching scenes from the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
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Mattis Blames Trump for Violence at Capitol, Says His Actions ‘Poison Our Respect for Fellow Citizens'
The stinging statement from Mattis is the second time he has broken his silence since leaving the Trump administration.
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10 Former Defense Secretaries Warn Against Involving U.S. Military in Election Disputes
The former Defense secretaries argued that “the time for questioning the results” of the U.S. presidential election has passed.
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In a First, Congress Overrides Trump Veto of Defense Bill
Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago
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‘Erdogan Should Be Very, Very Worried': What the Biden Presidency Means for Turkey
Turkey is highly strategic for the U.S., but Biden and Erdogan may face a ‘dangerous path,’ experts told CNBC.
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Trump Is Trying to Link Stimulus Checks, Defense Spending to a Contentious Tech Protection – What to Know
Trump has tied repealing Section 230 to the passage of a crucial defense bill and the prospect of approving an increase in coronavirus relief checks to $2,000.