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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump adminis…
Biden halts oil and gas leases, permits on U.S. land and water
BILLINGS (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters for 60 day…
Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden moves to cancel permit
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline said Wednesday it has suspended work on the pipeline in in anticipation of incoming U.S…
Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — His presidency over, Donald Trump said farewell to Washington on Wednesday but also hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of ch…
Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" as he took the helm of a deep…
States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
NEW YORK (AP) — The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccin…
Canada urges Biden not to cancel oil pipeline on first day
TORONTO (AP) — Top officials in Canada want a chance to make the case for a long disputed oil pipeline to be built amid reports President-elect Joe Biden will …
Northwest storm kills 1, causes landslide and power outages
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A powerful wind storm rolled through the Pacific Northwest, killing one person and leaving a trail of damage -- including a highway shut …
Trump impeached for historic second time
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with "incitement of insurrection" over t…
Study: Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in U.S. West
BILLINGS (AP) — Wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming temp…
House races to oust Trump as he says effort angers nation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House pressed swiftly forward Tuesday toward impeachment or other steps to forcibly remove President Donald Trump from office, even …
Daines says he still backs Trump, rejects calls for ouster
BILLINGS (AP) — Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana on Friday rejected calls for President Donald Trump to resign and said he continues to support the emba…
Biden win confirmed; Trump acknowledges transition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning atte…
Capitol police chief defends response to 'criminal' rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund on Thursday defended his department's response to the violent breach at the Capitol, saying officers "acted …
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia's two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state's history and putting …
Daines among 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of 11 Republican senators, including Montana's Steve Daines, announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential…