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LGBT politicians break barriers across US in historic election wins

Chuck Schumer: New US Senate leader faces trial by fire

Trump impeachment trial to begin week of February 8: Schumer

US Senate confirms Austin as first Black chief of Pentagon

The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon

Trump impeachment to be sent to Senate Monday: top lawmakers

Donald Trump will go on trial in the US Senate soon after an impeachment case against the former president is transmitted by the House of Representatives on Monday, top lawmakers announced

US Senate confirms Austin as first Black chief of Pentagon

The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the second cabinet nominee of new President Joe Biden to gain approval and the first African American to lead the Pentagon

Biden orders expanded aid to address growing hunger crisis

President Joe Biden is ordering an expansion of government benefits for hungry Americans, after the coronavirus pandemic ignited the worst food crisis the United States has seen in modern times

Denmark targets zero asylum seekers: PM

Biden orders expanded aid to address growing hunger crisis

President Joe Biden is ordering an expansion of government benefits for hungry Americans, after the coronavirus pandemic ignited the worst hunger crisis the United States has seen in modern times

Biden undoes Trump migration orders, pushes for major reform

UPDATE 2 - Senate Republican Leader McConnell Proposes Starting Trump Impeachment Trial in February

Jobless claim data underscores employment crisis awaiting Biden

Government data released the day after Joe Biden entered the White House made clear the scale of the employment crisis facing the new US president as the country struggles to make it through the Covid-19 pandemic

Germany's Merkel Denies Eclipsing Moderate Ally Laschet Ahead of Chancellor Race

Russia Expects New US Gov't to Follow Through on Return to Iran Nuclear Deal - Ambassador

Trailblazer Kamala Harris: America's first woman vice president