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After Capitol attack, leaders urge rejection of divisions that lead to violence
Rep. Chris Smith was in his office in the Rayburn House Office Building, writing remarks to endorse the election of Democrat Joe Biden to the presidency, when alarms sounded.
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Capitol invasion adds to challenges facing Biden administration
When Joe Biden takes the oath of office as president Jan. 20, he’s going to face more than political challenges of getting his legislative priorities implemented, constitutional law experts said.
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Assault on U.S. Capitol shocks the world
The breach of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 sent shock waves around the world.
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Chicago Father Pfleger steps aside over allegation of abuse
Father Michael Pfleger has stepped aside from his ministry after the Chicago Archdiocese said it received an allegation that the priest had sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago.
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Pew report: Catholics, 20% of population, make up 30% of Congress
Catholics, although they make up about 20% of the U.S. population, remain at 30% of the new Congress, according to a Jan. 4 report issued by the Pew Research Center.
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Chaos stops electoral vote count as Trump supporters mob U.S. Capitol
"For the moment let us pray for the USA, the world's greatest defender of democracy until now, as it faces this huge shock. May God bless America with peace and reconciliation," he tweeted.
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After judge’s order, Trump administration to issue partial SNAP payments