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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

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

20,000 national guard with lethal weapons being deployed in Washington

As many as 15,000 have already been deployed in and around the Capitol Hill and another 5,000 would be added around the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden

2021: Dark clouds and silver linings

Fresh hopes on the economic, health and political front temper the grim legacy of 2020

Facebook tracking a rise in violent rhetoric tied to Biden's inauguration

Violent rhetoric on online platforms had already ramped up in the weeks before last week's unrest as right-wing groups planned the assault, largely in open public view

Airbnb to cancel Washington bookings during Joe Biden inauguration week

Airbnb said it had banned from its platform some individuals who were found to have ties with hate groups or were involved in last week's deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol

US Capitol riots: Google to pause all political ads from January 14

In a statement, Google said it would "temporarily pause all political ads in addition to any ads referencing impeachment, the inauguration, or protests at the U.S. Capitol."

Emotions run high as US House begins debate on impeaching Donald Trump

At least five Republicans have said they would join Democrats in voting for an article of impeachment - a formal charge - of inciting an insurrection just seven days before he is due to leave office

Joe Biden picks Samantha Power, former UN envoy, for US aid post

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations under President Barack Obama, to run the US Agency for International Development.

Confirmation hearings of top three nominations of Biden cabinet announced

The confirmation hearings of three top cabinet nominations of Biden would be held on Jan 19, a day before his inauguration. The three are Antony Blinken, Janet Allen and Lloyd Austin

Walmart, Disney suspend contributions to US lawmakers who opposed Biden win

Walmart Inc, the world's biggest retailer, and Walt Disney Co joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to US lawmakers who voted against Joe Biden's election certification

Thousands of armed Trump 'patriots' plotting to surround Capitol: Lawmaker

A week after the violence in US Capitol, a member of the Congress has said that thousands of armed pro-Trump supporters are plotting to surround the Capitol ahead of Biden's swearing-in ceremony

25th Amendment is zero risk to me but will haunt Joe Biden: Donald Trump

US outgoing President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the 25th Amendment poses "zero risk" to him but will "haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration"

President-elect Joe Biden to name Gary Gensler as US SEC chair: Report

Gensler was chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2009 to 2014, and since November has led Biden's transition planning for financial industry oversight

Oil hits 11-month high near $57 a barrel on tight supply expectations

Saudi Arabia plans to cut output by an extra 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in February and March to keep inventories in check

FBI warns of armed protests ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration next week

House Democrats accelerated their push to force the ouster of President Donald Trump before his term officially ends

LIVE: Trump calls his speech before US Capitol siege 'totally appropriate'

Trump calls social media clampdown 'catastrophic mistake'. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Russia receives invitation to attend Joe Biden's presidential inauguration

The US has sent an invitation to Russia to attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden scheduled for January 20, the Russian Embassy in Washington D.C. confirmed in a statement on Tuesday