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Illinois Lawmakers React to Attack on the Capitol

Illinois Lawmakers React to Attack on the Capitol

by Nico Portuondo and Jay Silver | Jan 8, 2021 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON — Illinois House and Senate members condemned the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol Wednesday as a “shameful chapter in our nation’s history” and “a coup” when pro-President Donald Trump mobs ransacked the Capitol and temporarily derailed Congress’...
South Koreans affiliated with US Forces Korea first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in country

South Koreans affiliated with US Forces Korea first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in country

by Hangyun Kim | Jan 8, 2021 | Featured, National Security

SEOUL – Troops and civilians affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea were the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine in South Korea, where the vaccination program has not yet been launched due to the government’s belated move to secure vaccines. Under the vaccination...

Maryland’s congressional Democrats decry election fraud claims, but lone Republican objects to election certification

by Karli Goldenberg | Jan 8, 2021 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON — While the majority of Maryland’s congressional delegation – all Democrats — acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election, the state’s sole Republican representative plans to object to certifying the election Wednesday, backing...
Some Evangelicals Condemn Violence Yet Cling to Election Conspiracies

Some Evangelicals Condemn Violence Yet Cling to Election Conspiracies

by Katie Livingstone and Augusta Saraiva | Jan 7, 2021 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — As pro-Trump rioters broke into the Capitol on Wednesday to stop members of Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 election, some evangelical leaders denounced the violence — including elected representatives who continued to support President...
MAGA insurrection at Capitol as Johnson, other lawmakers oppose Biden certification

MAGA insurrection at Capitol as Johnson, other lawmakers oppose Biden certification

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Jan 7, 2021 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON – Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson was one of 13 Republican lawmakers, led by Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri, who supported an opposition to the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. On Nov. 7, Biden and Vice...
International Community Shocked at Capitol Chaos

International Community Shocked at Capitol Chaos

by Augusta Saraiva | Jan 7, 2021 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Capitol was invaded by rioters supporting President Donald Trump on Wednesday hours after a rally where President Donald Trump told his supporters he “will never concede” and urged them to march to the Capitol, the international community...
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