Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that the mob that attacked the Capitol was “provoked” by President Donald Trump. “The mob was fed lies,” McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said on the Senate floor. “They were provoked by the President and other powerful people.” McConnell touted that Congress did its duty despite the violence…… MORE
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US accuses China of ‘genocide’ of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
The Trump administration has determined that China has committed genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic and religious minority groups who live in Xinjiang, a remote region in China’s far west. “This genocide is ongoing, and that we are witnessing the systematic attempt to destroy Uyghurs by the Chinese party-state,” US Secretary…… MORE
These Black voters in Georgia say they’re hopeful for the future after seeing their state vote blue
Ahead of Wednesday’s transition of power, Black voters in Atlanta say they are feeling more represented and are hopeful for the future despite the divisiveness the country has experienced over the last four years. They have been bolstered by their success in helping President-elect Joe Biden win in Georgia on Election Day and by changing…… MORE
Joe Biden set to arrive in Washington on eve of his inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington Tuesday for the start of his inaugural ceremonies at a dark and solemn moment in American history, preparing to take his oath of office as the US approaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths and is more divided than at any time since the Civil War. When he announced his run for…… MORE
Harry Brant, model and son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, has died
Harry Brant, a model and entrepreneur, has died, his parents said in a statement obtained by CNN. He was 24. Brant, the son of model Stephanie Seymour and businessman Peter Brant, died of an accidental overdose, his family said. “It is with enormous sorrow that we share with you the news that our beloved son,…… MORE
Biden to implement new ethics rules banning ‘golden parachute’ bonuses for appointees
President-elect Joe Biden plans to impose a slew of new ethics restrictions on his incoming administration, a source familiar with the plan tells CNN, including barring his appointees from accepting “golden parachute” bonuses from their former employers when they join the government. The new ethics rules are also expected to attempt to slow the revolving…… MORE
Tiffany Trump announces engagement on her father’s final full day in office
Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of President Donald Trump, announced her engagement to Michael Boulos Tuesday. Her happy news — which happened at the White House — comes on her father’s final full day in office. “It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at…… MORE
Biden to propose sweeping immigration bill on first day in office
President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a comprehensive immigration plan on his first day in office, a source familiar with the proposal tells CNN, describing an agenda that provides a multi-year pathway to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. The plan, which also would aim to address the root cause…… MORE
FedEx says it’s cutting up to 6,300 jobs in Europe
FedEx has announced plans to slash up to 6,300 jobs in Europe. The delivery company said in a statement on Tuesday that it would reduce its European workforce by between 5,500 and 6,300 as it completes the integration of TNT Express. FedEx said the cost of the severance benefits could total as much as $575…… MORE
The Georgia teen who went to jail in Cayman Islands for breaking quarantine admits mistake
After spending more than a month in a Cayman Islands jail, a Georgia teen admits she was wrong for breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules. Skylar Mack, 18, was released from custody on Friday and is back home in the US after she was sentenced to two months in jail by a Cayman Islands judge because authorities…… MORE
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