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House Investigators Probe Link of Trump Allies in Deadly Capitol Riot

Congressional investigators are preparing for former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial by looking at what he and his allies did hours before the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol building, people familiar with the investigation say.
Former WWE Superstar Gabbi Tuft Comes Out as Transgender

'I Am No Longer Afraid': Former WWE Superstar Gabbi Tuft Comes Out as Transgender

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Gabbi Tuft, who competed in iconic television events like "WrestleMania," "Smackdown," and "Raw," said she walked with her "head up high" for the first time on Thursday after she came out as a transgender person.
Biden Says Next Stimulus Checks Will Be $1,400: Here's What You Can Expect

Biden Says Next Stimulus Checks Will Be $1,400: Here's What You Can Expect

President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment on Friday to send $1,400 stimulus checks to millions of Americans to support the recovering economy and help those affected by the pandemic.
Smartmatic Files Lawsuit Against Fox News, Rudy Giuliani Over Election Rigging Claims

Smartmatic Files $2.7B Lawsuit Against Fox News, Rudy Giuliani Over Election Rigging Claims

The voting machine company Smartmatic opened a legal battle against Fox News, its stars and well-known conspiracy theorist guests, and Rudy Giuliani with a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit.
Patricia Derges

Missouri Rep. Patricia Derges Removed From House Committees After Charged With Selling Fake Stem Cell Treatment for COVID-19

Missouri state representative Patricia "Tricia" Derges has been removed from the House committees she was involved in after a grand jury indicted her on fraud charges.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Applies for Emergency Use Authorization

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Applies for Emergency Use Authorization

Johnson & Johnson filed an application for emergency use authorization on Thursday for its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, which brings it one step closer to helping the U.S. fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Ousted From Committees by House Vote

The House voted on Thursday to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her two committee assignments over her past endorsements of violence and promotion of conspiracy theories.
11 Iranian Migrants Caught Illegally Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border

11 Iranian Migrants Caught Illegally Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border

Border patrol agents from Yuma arrested 11 Iranians, including two children, after they crossed illegally into the United States from Mexico on Monday night.
Asylum Seekers Fill Tent Camps As Part Of U.S. “Remain In Mexico” Policy

Biden Administration Reopens Texas Detention Center for Foreign Children at Border

The administration of President Joe Biden has expressed intent to reopen a Texas detention center to accommodate an increase in unoccupied foreign children at the southern U.S. border.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Also Known by Her Initials, AOC.

Fact Check: Was AOC in the Capitol Building During the Riot?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced criticism over the claims she made about the Capitol riot, as many noted that she was not even in the building during the time of the siege. So, where was AOC?
Biden Administration Weighs in on Using Executive Action To Provide Student Debt Relief

Biden Administration Weighs in on Using Executive Action To Provide Student Debt Relief

The Biden administration is looking into the steps it can take to provide student debt relief through executive action, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.
Donald Trump

Trump Rejects Request for Testimony in 'Unconstitutional' Impeachment Trial

Former President Donald Trump has rejected the House Democrats' request for him to testify in the Senate's upcoming impeachment trial, according to his trial defense attorney Bruce Castor.
Donald Trump's Residency at Mar-a-Lago

Palm Beach Town Attorney Backs Trump's Residency at Mar-a-Lago

The town attorney for Palm Beach is backing former President Donald Trump's residency at the Mar-a-Lago Club. In a memorandum submitted to Town Council, Town Attorney John C. Randolph said no local codes could hinder the former president from living permanently in his private club and golf resort.
FBI Identifies Gunman Who Killed 2 Agents in Florida Shootout

FBI Identifies the Gunman Who Killed 2 Agents in Deadly Florida Shootout

Officials have identified David Lee Huber as the suspect in a shooting that killed two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in Sunrise, Florida on Tuesday.
California Lawmaker Urges FBI To Investigate Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations

As Marilyn Manson's Abusive History Unravels, California Senator Urges FBI to Probe Singer

California senator, Susan Rubio, is urging a federal probe into Marilyn Manson after the singer was recently accused of abuse by multiple several partners. Rubio requested for the investigation in a letter saying that she fears Manson may continue abusing unsuspecting victims.
“I Thought Everything Was Over”: AOC Says She’s a Sexual Assault Survivor, Recounts Trauma of Capitol Riots

"I Thought Everything Was Over": AOC Says She's a Sexual Assault Survivor, Recounts Trauma of Capitol Riot

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has recounted her Capitol riots experiences on an Instagram Live on Monday night, comparing calls to move on after the Capitol riot.
Florida Lawyer Disbarred for Having Sexual Encounters, Recording Adult Film With Inmates

Florida Lawyer Disbarred for Soliciting Sexual Favors, Recording Adult Films With Inmates

A Florida lawyer has been disbarred for having sexual encounters with inmates in jail and recording the said acts for a pornographic film, according to the state Supreme Court.
Jeff Bezos Is Resigning as Amazon CEO

Jeff Bezos Is Resigning as Amazon CEO, Who Will Replace Him?

E-commerce giant Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, would leave his chief executive post this year, transferring the spot to Andy Jassy, the company's cloud computing chief. The recent shift in the firm was announced on Tuesday.
Louisiana Woman Beaten, Raped by 'Sadistic' Man for Days as He Kept Her Locked in a Closet

Louisiana Woman Beaten, Raped by 'Sadistic' Man as He Kept Her Locked in Closet for Days

A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged with keeping a Louisiana woman captive for four days in a closet. The suspect was reported of bringing the victim out of the closet to beat and rape her repeatedly.
COVID Tongue

'COVID Tongue' May Be Another Strange Coronavirus Symptom, Here's What Experts Say

A new coronavirus symptom has floated among the strange symptoms that come with the virus - the "COVID tongue."