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Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of First Lady
Incoming First Lady Jill Biden has named Indian-American Garima Verma as her digital director and Michael LaRosa press secretary, the Biden transition team said
 "Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of First Lady")
7,000 guards already deployed to Washington for inauguration, says General
The US National Guard already deployed about 7,000 members in order to support security during upcoming Joseph Biden and inauguration on January 20
 "7,000 guards already deployed to Washington for inauguration, says General")
Biden announces $1.9 trillion stimulus Covid-19 'American Rescue Plan'
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday announced a $1.9 trillion plan to revive the country's economy and combat the coronavirus
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Xi Jinping asks Starbucks's Schultz for help mending US-China ties
Chinese leaders have often tried to utilize ties with US business leaders to improve US-China relations, and have repeatedly stressed the role of commerce as a stabilizer in bilateral ties
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Social media app Parler, suspended after Capitol riots, may not return: CEO
"It could be never," he said. "We don't know yet." The app said in a legal filing it has over 12 million users
 "Social media app Parler, suspended after Capitol riots, may not return: CEO")
Biden era to open in Trump's shadow as agenda, impeachment trial converge
Biden has refrained from wading into the debate over punishing Trump for his role in the riot
 "Biden era to open in Trump's shadow as agenda, impeachment trial converge")
Decoded: Donald Trump impeached, again; here's what happens next
This is the second time Trump has been impeached, a first in the history of American politics
 "Decoded: Donald Trump impeached, again; here's what happens next")
Bitter Senate impeachment trial of Trump could bog down Biden's first days
Trump became the first president in US history to be impeached twice when the House voted 232-197 on Wednesday to charge him with inciting an insurrection
 "Bitter Senate impeachment trial of Trump could bog down Biden's first days")
Dow, Nasdaq hit record highs as focus turns to Biden's stimulus plan
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 116.19 points, or 0.38%, to 31,178.17, Nasdaq Composite gained 81.07 points, or 0.62 %, to 13,210.89
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McConnell holds Donald Trump's fate as impeachment heads to Senate
McConnell told Republican colleagues in a letter Wednesday he would block starting an impeachment trial before Joe Biden takes office Jan. 20 and control of the Senate shifts to Democrats
World shares advance as traders await details of Joe Biden plan
Stocks advanced in most global markets Thursday as traders waited to see details of President-elect Joe Biden's plan for helping the US economy recover
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President-elect Biden names former UN envoy Samantha Power as USAID chief
US President-elect Joe Biden announced he has nominated former US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power as administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
20,000 national guard with lethal weapons being deployed in Washington DC
The Pentagon is deploying 20,000 National Guards with lethal weapons in Washington DC, a week ahead of the inauguration, to prevent any violence
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Companies donated $170 million to Republicans who rejected Biden win
Corporations and industry groups have donated at least $170 million in recent years to Republicans who rejected President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump, according to a new report
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Trump impeached: A guide to the second impeachment of the US President
The House on Wednesday impeached President Trump for a second time, a first in American history, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" one week after he egged on a mob of supporters that stor
 "Trump impeached: A guide to the second impeachment of the US President")
Defense department ensuring smooth power transition: Top Pentagon official
The US Department of Defense is ensuring a smooth transition of power, a top Indian-American official at the Pentagon said, and asserted it's fully cooperating with Biden administration in this regard
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Google backs Biden's immigration efforts, pays fees of 500 Dreamers
Google said that it would donate $250,000 grants as application fees of about 500 young immigrants seeking employment under the US government program- the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
 "Google backs Biden's immigration efforts, pays fees of 500 Dreamers")
FBI, Secret Service brief Joe Biden on inauguration security plans
FBI officials and the US Secret Service have briefed President-elect Joe Biden on security precautions surrounding his inauguration and will also provide daily updates
House impeaches Trump after US Capitol siege; his fate in Senate hands
Only three US presidents ever impeached; none removed; vote held with large security presence at US Capitol; Pelosi calls Trump 'clear and present danger' to US
Companies donated $170 million to GOP election objectors: Report
Many companies have since said they will avoid making donations to members of the House and Senate who voted to overturn Biden's win
 "Companies donated $170 million to GOP election objectors: Report")