Trump impeachment clears first hurdle as Senate says trial is constitutional
Senators vote 56-44 to proceed with the former president's impeachment trial.
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Biden ending US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen
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Former president's lawyers say the impeachment is unconstitutional.
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Biden threatens Myanmar with sanctions
The US democracy promotion project backslides into a military overthrow.
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Capitol rioter 'QAnon Shaman' willing to testify against Trump
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US Homeland Security issues domestic terror alert
Potential for homegrown violent extremism "a heightened threat".
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Extremist leader helped law enforcement prosecute 13 cases from drugs to fraud.
Trump ally jubilant as Texas judge blocks Biden's deportation freeze
Texas AG describes Biden's move as a 'seditious left-wing insurrection'.
Ex-Trump adviser investigated over topless pic of daughter
Police visit Kellyanne Conway's family home to check on the welfare of 16yo Claudia.
Biden orders end to privately run prisons
Biden says government needs to change 'its whole approach' on the issue of racial equity.
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Biden reverses ban on transgender in military
Records of service members who were discharged or denied to be reviewed.
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