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Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims amount to ‘genocide’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out anew at China on Tuesday by declaring that its policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in the western Xinjiang region constitute “crimes against humanity” … Continue Reading

2 National Guard members removed from inauguration due to alleged militia ties

Two U.S. Army National Guard members are being removed from the security mission to secure Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration… Continue Reading

Mega Millions jackpot now $850M; Powerball up to $730M

Lottery players will have another shot Tuesday night at the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history… Continue Reading

Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health… Continue Reading

Amtrak cancels trains in Virginia ahead of inauguration

Amtrak announced all Northeast Regional trains south of Washington D.C, which includes all stations in Virginia, will be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday… Continue Reading

Mornings on the Mall 01.19.21 / Gen. Jack Keane, VCDL’s Philip Van Cleave, Dr. Marc Siegel, CBP’s Mark Morgan

Ex-Baltimore Mayor Seeks Commutation of Prison Sentence

Catherine Pugh, 70, is seeking commutation of the prison sentence she began serving in June.… Continue Reading

Canada urges Biden not to cancel oil pipeline on first day

Top officials in Canada want a chance to make the case for a long disputed oil pipeline to be built amid reports President-elect Joe Biden will cancel Keystone XL… Continue Reading

Census Bureau director to resign amid criticism over data

Facing criticism over efforts to produce citizenship data to comply with an order from President Donald Trump, U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham said Monday that he planned to resign… Continue Reading