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January 21, 2021 5:30 AM

'Standing up for all of us': Minn. women celebrate Kamala Harris as vice president

For many women and girls, the inauguration of Kamala Harris to the nation’s second-highest office was a moment of triumph.

by Matt Sepic

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January 21, 2021 4:00 AM

On Day 2, Biden focuses on COVID-19 strategy with 10 executive actions

President Joe Biden laid out his COVID-19 strategy before he took office. On Thursday, he signed 10 orders, aimed at jump-starting his plan to increase vaccinations and testing.

by Ayesha Rascoe

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January 20, 2021 7:46 PM

Speaker Hortman: BCA finds no wrongdoing in Jan. 6 Minnesota rally

House Speaker Melissa Hortman says that a state investigation of a pro-Trump rally outside the Minnesota Capitol has ended without any finding of wrongdoing.

by The Associated Press

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January 20, 2021 7:02 PM

The QAnon 'Storm' never struck. Some supporters are wavering, others steadfast

A collection of conspiracy theories fuels the QAnon community, but one prediction was central: that former President Donald Trump would arrest Democratic leaders en masse. That didn't happen.

by Camila Domonoske

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January 20, 2021 6:24 PM

Democrats control Senate; Biden intelligence chief confirmed

Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration. In a first vote, the Senate confirmed Biden's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines.

by The Associated Press

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January 20, 2021 3:59 PM

New Georgia senators sworn in, Democrats now officially control the Senate

A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm Biden's Cabinet picks.

by Barbara Sprunt

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January 20, 2021 3:50 PM

Bernie Sanders and his mittens win the Inauguration Day meme game

The solemn day representing the peaceful transfer of power was peppered with moments of levity, including various memes celebrating the winterwear donned by the Vermont senator.

by Barbara Sprunt

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January 20, 2021 3:00 PM

Listen to highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

Highlights of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

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January 20, 2021 1:44 PM

On Day One, Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden is moving to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy by signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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January 20, 2021 1:23 PM

President Biden will extend student loan payment freeze through Sept. 30

President Joe Biden plans to ask the Education Department to extend pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers through Sept. 30.

by Elissa Nadworny

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