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Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

Biden promised to turn the page on Trump. Now he's being replaced by him

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden promised nothing short of a national exorcism when he took office. He wanted to “restore the soul" of the country and prove that Donald Trump was only a footnote in the American story, not its next chapter.
Five things to know about Biden's farewell address that also served as a warning to the country

Five things to know about Biden's farewell address that also served as a warning to the country

WASHINGTON (AP) — With only days left in the White House, President Joe Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening.
Biden warns in farewell address that 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

Biden warns in farewell address that 'oligarchy' of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans' ri
Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok

Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to 'preserve' TikTok

Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok.
Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to "preserve" TikTok

Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to "preserve" TikTok

Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said in an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok.
UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations said Wednesday that it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza following a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so supplies
California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration

California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors around the country in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day.
New Mexico state spending plan seeks more federal Medicaid dollars as Donald Trump takes office

New Mexico state spending plan seeks more federal Medicaid dollars as Donald Trump takes office

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee

Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday removed the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald
B.C. forests minister says Trump tariffs could be 'devastating' to sector

B.C. forests minister says Trump tariffs could be 'devastating' to sector

U.S. softwood lumber duties and president-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against Canadian exports could be "devastating" to the province's forestry sector, B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said on Wednesday.