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Joe Biden says Trump ideology threatens US democracy
Add a CommentSupporters of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (Maga) agenda are a threat to democracy, President Joe Biden has said. “Maga forces are determined to take this country backwards,” he said in a primetime speech in Pennsylvania. Top Republican Kevin … Read more →
Capitol riot: Trump ignored pleas to condemn attack – Hearing
Add a CommentEx-US President Donald Trump watched last year’s Capitol riot on TV at the White House, ignoring his children and aides who “begged him” to rebuke the mob, a congressional inquiry has heard. “He chose not to act,” said Adam Kinzinger, … Read more →
Jan 6 hearings: Ex-aide paints devastating picture of Trump
Add a CommentUp until now, the congressional committee investigating the 6 January attack on the Capitol was missing a key piece of the puzzle – the testimony of someone who could offer a first-hand account of the situation in the White House … Read more →
January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in ‘illegal’ bid to quash vote
Add a CommentEx-President Donald Trump put his Vice-President Mike Pence in danger during the Capitol riot as he illegally pressured him to quash the 2020 election, says a congressional panel. Lawmakers have heard from Pence aides who described White House efforts to … Read more →
Capitol riot: Judge rejects Trump bid to withhold records
Add a CommentA US judge has ruled a congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot can access some of ex-President Donald Trump’s White House records. Mr Trump had sought to invoke executive privilege, under which presidential documents can be kept secret. The inquiry … Read more →
Trump to sue Twitter, Google and Facebook
Add a CommentFormer US president Donald Trump has announced plans to sue tech giants Google, Twitter and Facebook, claiming that he is the victim of censorship. The class-action lawsuit also targets the three companies’ CEOs. Mr Trump was suspended from his social … Read more →
Trump leaves White House for last time as president
Add a CommentAccompanied by the first lady, Donald Trump is leaving the White House for the last time during his presidency. The last US president to skip his successor’s inauguration was the once-impeached Andrew Johnson, who served a single term immediately after … Read more →
Trump allowed back onto Twitter
Add a CommentUS President Donald Trump has been allowed to Tweet again, after being locked out of his account for 12 hours. Posting a more conciliatory message, he refrained from reiterating false claims of voter fraud. Twitter said that it would ban … Read more →
US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House
Add a CommentDonald Trump has said he will leave the White House if Joe Biden is formally confirmed as the next US president by the electoral college. The president has refused to accept defeat in the 3 November vote, and told reporters … Read more →
Trump imposes new rule for some African travellers
Add a CommentCitizens of 15 African countries will have to post bonds of up to $15,000 ( £11,000) to visit the US, according to a new temporary travel rule which comes into effect on 24 December. The six-month pilot program – which targets … Read more →
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