Franco Ordoñez
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Politics
Trump Departs White House, With Capitol Riot Defining His Tumultuous Term
President Trump was impeached for inciting his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol. The violence and its aftermath will be an enduring symbol of his four years in the White House.
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Politics
On Biden's Inauguration Day, Trump Will See Himself Out
In perhaps his final unprecedented act as president, Trump will skip the inauguration and traditional send-off, holding a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews before a flight home to Florida.
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Politics
Biden Picks More National Security Aides While Resignations Gut Trump's Own NSC
President-elect Joe Biden announced a slate of aides for his National Security Council. At the same time, more current Trump aides resigned, citing the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Meanwhile At The White House: Resignations, Golfers And (Twitter) Radio Silence
As Washington and the world continued to reel from the violent storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters, the president honors three golfers with the nation's highest civilian award.
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Politics
President Trump Extends Freeze On Many Worker Visas
The extension means hundreds of thousands of foreigners will continue to have to wait until at least the end of March before having another chance to attain coveted visas.
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National Security
There's A White House Clash Over Whether To Extend Freeze On Many Work Visas
In June, President Trump halted various temporary work visas, including H-1B, L-1 and certain J-1 visas. Advocates for an extension say it would tie the hands of President-elect Joe Biden.
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Politics
On Immigration, Activists' Demands May Exceed Biden Realities
Joe Biden has promised to reverse the Trump administration's most restrictive immigration policies. But he did not include immigration as one of his four core priorities.
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Politics
Lloyd Austin, Retired 4-Star General, To Be Picked As Defense Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary. If confirmed, Austin would be the first African American to head the Pentagon.
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Politics
Biden Expected To Nominate Gen. Lloyd Austin As Defense Secretary
Austin will bring to the Pentagon decades of military experience. He would be the first African American to lead the department.
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Politics
Biden Picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra For Top Health Post
The state official and former congressman would enter the job with a historic public health crisis raging. In his current role, Becerra has fought Trump efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.