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Twitter Locks Trump's Account, Warns Of 'Permanent Suspension' If Violations Continue

Twitter on Wednesday removed three of President Trump's tweets over violations of its policies and warned that Trump's account could be kicked off the platform if he continues to break the rules. Twitter.com hide caption

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Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates

Twitter Locks Trump's Account, Warns Of 'Permanent Suspension' If Violations Continue

Twitter on Wednesday put President Trump on notice: If he does not stop breaking the platform's rules, he will be permanently banned.

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News Brief: Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol, Congress Ratifies Biden Victory

by Steve Inskeep , Noel King

News Brief: Rioters Storm U.S. Capitol, Congress Ratifies Biden Victory

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President Trump's Supporters Insist That They Are Not Going Away

by Scott Horsley

President Trump's Supporters Insist That They Are Not Going Away

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Violence In D.C. Overshadows Democrats' Wins In Ga. Senate Runoffs

by Sarah McCammon

Violence In D.C. Overshadows Democrats' Wins In Ga. Senate Runoffs

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National Security

Pro-Trump Mob's Storming Of U.S. Capitol Reveals Many Security Issues

by Greg Myre

Pro-Trump Mob's Storming Of U.S. Capitol Reveals Many Security Issues

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Insurrection At The Capitol: Live Updates

Twitter Locks Trump's Account, Warns Of 'Permanent Suspension' If Violations Continue

by Bobby Allyn

Twitter Locks Trump's Account, Warns Of 'Permanent Suspension' If Violations Continue

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Health

Grandparents, Dressed In Inflatable Polar Bear Costumes, Hug Grandkids

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Law

Is President Trump Unfit To Remain In Office For The Next 2 Weeks?

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Boreal Forest Mammal Hands

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Race

Comparing Police Responses To Pro-Trump Mob, Racial Justice Protests

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All I Do Robert Glasper

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Cold Robert Glasper

National Security

Pro-Trump Crowd Turns Into Violent Mob, Breaches U.S. Capitol

by Hannah Allam

Pro-Trump Crowd Turns Into Violent Mob, Breaches U.S. Capitol

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Democrats Gain Control Of Senate After Georgia Runoff Victories

by Emma Hurt

Democrats Gain Control Of Senate After Georgia Runoff Victories

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World

U.S. Allies React To Breach Of U.S. Capitol By Pro-Trump Extremists

by Rob Schmitz , Emily Feng , Daniel Estrin

U.S. Allies React To Breach Of U.S. Capitol By Pro-Trump Extremists

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My Long Goodbye The Best Pessimist

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Hearts The Best Pessimist

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Senate Leader McConnell Condemns GOP Objections To Election Results

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Who They Wish I Was Christian Scott

Animals

Ghostwriter Creates, 'Chef Lenny: Cooking For Humans,' For Pet Lizard

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Merrick Garland Is To Be Joe Biden's Nominee For Attorney General

Merrick Garland came to national attention in 2016 when President Barack Obama nominated him to the U.S. Supreme Court. Senate Republicans denied Garland even a hearing for the post. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Biden Transition Updates

Merrick Garland Is To Be Joe Biden's Nominee For Attorney General

by Carrie Johnson

Merrick Garland Is To Be Joe Biden's Nominee For Attorney General

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Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol

by Mara Liasson , Kelsey Snell

Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol

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Rep. Mace Says She Did Her Job In Line With The Constitution

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Fauci Says U.S. Needs More Time To 'Catch Up' On Vaccine Rollout

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that changes in vaccine distribution could be necessary depending on what happens in the next few weeks. Patrick Semansky/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Fauci Says U.S. Needs More Time To 'Catch Up' On Vaccine Rollout

by Noel King

Fauci Says U.S. Needs More Time To 'Catch Up' On Vaccine Rollout

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