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7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

Seven Republicans voted Saturday to convict former President Donald Trump in his Senate trial, easily the largest number of lawmakers to ever vote to find a president of their own party guilty at impeachment proceedings.
by The Associated Press

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Which GOP senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

Which GOP senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

Democrats say they are holding out hope they will win over enough Republicans to convict the former president for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. A final vote is likely on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Trump acquitted, denounced in historic second impeachment trial

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic second impeachment trial

The vote was 57-43 in favor of conviction, short of the required two-thirds majority. Seven Republicans broke from their party and joined all Democrats to vote in favor of finding Trump guilty.
by The Associated Press

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Biden administration aims to close Guantanamo Bay prison

Biden administration aims to close Guantanamo Bay prison

Since 2002, the prison has housed members of Al-Qaida and the Taliban. At its peak, Guantanamo Bay had almost 680 people detained at the installation.
by Dustin Jones

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The Capitol siege: The arrested and their stories

The Capitol siege: The arrested and their stories

More than 230 people have been charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. NPR is looking at the cases. Each provides clues to questions surrounding the attack: Who joined the mob? What did they do? And why?
by NPR Staff

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White House aide suspended for threatening reporter

White House aide suspended for threatening reporter

White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has been suspended for a week without pay after he reportedly issued a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.
by The Associated Press

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6-month delay in census redistricting data could throw elections into chaos

6-month delay in census redistricting data could throw elections into chaos

To do more quality checks on the data needed for redrawing voting maps, the Census Bureau is now planning for a release by Sept. 30. The delay puts pressure on states facing tight election deadlines.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Gun rights and revolution

Gun rights and revolution

Gun rights supporters worry Democratic control in Washington will mean new restrictions, and extremist groups are exploiting those fears to fuel their recruitment efforts. 
by Brandt Williams and Kelly Gordon

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Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into U.S.

Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into U.S.

The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of asylum-seekers waiting in Mexico for their next immigration court hearings to be allowed into the United States while their cases proceed.
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