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The Long Ripple Effects of Jan. 6 for the Midterms

A year after pro-Trump rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers and Americans remain divided over what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, and who is to blame. Here is how Congress has changed since then, and what it could mean for the 2022 midterm elections.

January 06, 2022

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A high school cafeteria used as a Covid-19 testing site in Edinburg, Texas. © Delcia Lopez, AP

US sets global record of 1 million Covid-19 cases in a single day

January 04, 2022

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Liz Cheney says on CBS’s Face the Nation: ‘We can either be loyal to Trump or we can be loyal to the constitution, but we cannot be both.’ Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AP

Capitol attack: Cheney says Republicans must choose between Trump and truth

January 02, 2022

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December 06, 2021

Kamala Harris hit by mass staff exodus

A mass exodus has given fuel to critics of the White House as Kamala Harris and Joe Biden face their toughest period yet.

December 06, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris has faced a recent staff exodus, and White House officials have been quick to pour water over rumours of a “sinking ship”.

December 03, 2021

Biden bumbles in latest public gaffe

Joe Biden attempted to illustrate his support for Israel by touting a supposed wartime meeting, only he got his facts horribly wrong.

December 03, 2021

Biden said he met with Meir during 1967’s Six-Day War, in which he claimed he served as a ‘liaison’ between Israel and Egypt.

October 18, 2021

Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died aged 84 of Covid-19 complications, his family has announced.

October 18, 2021

September 14, 2021

Why the Democrats are terrified in California

A political earthquake is underfoot in America's most populous and powerful state, and it has the establishment quaking in their boots.

September 14, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom. Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

September 08, 2021

SECRET SERVICE OPENS VAULT: ‘Never-before-seen’ 9/11 pics released

New images of the September 11 attacks have been released from Secret Service “employees” ahead of the 20th anniversary as Joe Biden makes a major move. Warning: Distressing

September 08, 2021

Pedestrians standing on the Brooklyn waterfront look across the East River towards the burning twin towers of the World Trade Center. Picture: HENNY RAY ABRAMS / AFP

June 03, 2021

Bombshell emails reveal what Fauci knew

Emails released by the US Government have revealed the top adviser knew of Covid’s “unusual features” which may mean it came from a lab.

June 03, 2021

Thousands of emails have been released which were sent by Dr Anthony Fauci in the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Al Drago/various sources/AFPSource:AFP

April 20, 2021

'We are able to breathe again': George Floyd's family reacts after conviction of Derek Chauvin

Officials, activists pledge to continue fight against racial injustice after guilty verdict

April 20, 2021

People in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis hold signs calling for justice for Floyd and Daunte Wright, who were killed in separate encounters with police. / (Carly Thomas/CBC)

April 20, 2021

Derek Chauvin guilty of murder, manslaughter in death of George Floyd

Verdict met with relief, jubilation on streets of Minneapolis and across the U.S.

April 20, 2021

A sign rests next to a candle in New York after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd on Tuesday. (Caitlin Ochs/Reuters)

April 15, 2021

‘Inevitable’: Russia blasts back at US

Russia has clapped back after the US announced “hostile” sanctions and the expulsion of 10 diplomats, saying a response is “inevitable”.

April 15, 2021

The Russian flag flies at the embassy's compound in Washington, DC, on April 15. Picture: Mandel NGAN / AFPSource:AFP

April 15, 2021

U.S. Puts Fresh Sanctions on Russia Over Hacking, Election Interferenc

Following years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new measures are designed to have a noticeable impact on the Russian economy.

April 15, 2021

The Russian Central Bank headquarters in Moscow.Credit...Dimitar Dilkoff/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

March 31, 2021

Biden to announce $2-trillion infrastructure plan that would transform U.S. economy

Biden to make announcement in Pittsburgh at 4:20 p.m. ET

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2021

Pfizer study suggests COVID-19 vaccine is safe, protective in younger teens

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine currently authorized for use in people aged 16 and older

March 31, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are seen at Vancouver General Hospital. Pfizer said in a press release that trial data showed 'robust antibody responses' in participants aged 12 to 15. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

March 29, 2021

‘I’m scared’: Top US health official warns of ‘impending doom’ as new Covid-19 cases increase 10% in a week

The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a stark warning after the country hit the unwanted milestone of 30 million Covid-19 cases on Sunday, amid a significant rise in new infections.

March 29, 2021

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) © CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

March 10, 2021

House Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Aid Package; Biden Plans to Sign Friday

The $1.9 trillion package—passed without GOP support—includes direct checks and jobless aid as well as money for schools, vaccine distribution

March 10, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arriving at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. PHOTO: DREW ANGERER/GETTY IMAGES

February 24, 2021

One-dose J&J COVID-19 vaccine meets criteria as safe and effective, FDA report finds

Agency says the single-dose vaccine is 66.1% effective in preventing moderate to severe virus disease and that no recipients of it died

February 24, 2021

February 02, 2021

Fears mutant virus ‘hurricane’ will hit US

New Yorkers Continue To Vaccination Efforts, As Gov. Cuomo Lifts Restrictions In Some Orange And Yellow ZonesA top epidemiologist has warned a surge of COVID-19 cases could rise in the US as early as next month, as new variants spread across the globe

February 02, 2021

There were more than 95,000 COVID-19 deaths in the US in January alone. Picture: Joseph Prezioso/AFPSource:AFP

January 29, 2021

Dr Anthony Fauci unloads on Donald Trump over COVID-19

In a wide-ranging interview, America’s top medical adviser has called Donald Trump a “macho man” and said why he stood up to him.

January 29, 2021

Donald Trump and Anthony Fauci during a press conference in March about the pandemic.Source:Getty Images