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Donald Trump issues emergency declaration for presidential inaugural

Trump is issuing an emergency declaration for the nations capital amid growing concern among local and federal authorities about violence in the lead-up to and during Joe Biden's inauguration

'America United' to be Joe Biden's inaugural theme on January 20

The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) on Monday announced that the theme for Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 would be 'America United'.

Airbnb banning rioters, hate groups ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

Airbnb has said that it's reviewing reservations in the Washington DC area ahead of next week's presidential inauguration and will bar any guests associated with hate groups or violent activity

After US Capitol rampage, FBI warns of armed protests ahead of inauguration

Faced with threats of move violence from supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump, the National Guard was authorized to send up to 15,000 troops to Washington

Joe Biden nominates veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced William J Burns as his nominee for Director of the CIA. A career diplomat, who served in the US Foreign Service for 33 years and also served in a number of national security positions across five Democratic and Republican presidential administrations, is currently president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the oldest international affairs think tank in the United States. Bill Burns is an exemplary diplomat with decades of experience on the world stage keeping our people and our country safe and secure, Biden said in a statement. Burns is a consummate professional full of integrity who will bring the facts and independence that our national security demands, the transition said. Whether its cyber attacks emanating from Moscow, the challenge China poses, or the threat we face from terrorists and other non-state actors, he has the experience and skill to marshal efforts across government and around the world to ensure

President-elect Biden pushes for $2,000 'stimulus check' for Americans

US President-elect Joe Biden has called for a $2,000 "stimulus checks" to his fellow Americans, arguing that the current $600 coronavirus relief payment is not enough

Will the bull keep running?

The global setting is perfect for equities, but investors should have one eye on factors that could rattle the markets

Who were they? Records reveal Donald Trump fans who stormed US Capitol

They came from across America, marching on Washington in support of his false claim that the Nov election was stolen and to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden as the victor.

In wake of rampage, Washington seeks to secure Biden's inauguration

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Sunday called for a different approach to security before the Jan. 20 event after what she called last week's "unprecedented terrorist attack."

Biden nominates former diplomat Willian J Burns as CIA director

US President-elect Joe Biden announced that he has nominated former career diplomat William J Burns to lead the CIA

Biden aims to release nearly every available Covid vaccine dose

US President-elect Joe Biden has recently announced a controversial shift in Covid-19 vaccination strategy

Marriott, BlueCross stop donations to lawmakers who voted against Biden win

Marriott International, the world's largest hotel company, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association said they will suspend donations to US lawmakers who voted against certifying Biden's victory

Trumpism lives

Polarisation will sustain his brand of politics

In jab at China, Mike Pompeo lifts curbs on contacts with Taiwan

The move on Taiwan is likely to anger China and increase tensions between Washington and Beijing as the Trump administration enters its final days ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as president

Vice President Mike Pence will attend Biden's inauguration: Reports

The decision is Pence's second high-profile split from Trump, after standing loyally behind him for years

Mihir Sharma: The world shouldn't laugh at the US too soon

The death of American exceptionalism has been greatly exaggerated; other democracies still have some things to learn

Mike Pence to attend Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony on January 20

US Vice President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony on January 20, informed a source familiar with the matter, CNN reported.

Top Republican says Donald Trump committed 'impeachable offences'

A top Republican said the president's role in the deadly riot at the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters was worthy of rebuke

Biden to announce trillions of dollars in coronavirus relief next week

US President-elect calls for raising the minimum wage to $15 and for sending out $2,000 in direct cash payments.

Democratic wins could strengthen President-elect Biden's legislative push

Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn