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William Burns, Biden's CIA pick, vows "intensified focus" on China
Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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Burns, who would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency, appeared before senators for his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Two Senate committees heard testimony from security officials about lapses that allowed a pro-Trump mob to overrun the complex.
The former White House coronavirus task force coordinator reveals new details about her work to fight the pandemic.
Chad Wolf says battles over the legality of his appointment "divert attention and resources away from the important work of the Department in this critical time."
Pelosi said she is "calling on the vice president to remove this president by immediately invoking the 25th Amendment."
Overall government funding was also extended another day to avoid a shutdown and provide time to add the virus package to the funding bill.
Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will take over as acting attorney general.
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," Biden said.
"Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service," the president said.
The magnitude 4.0 quake struck about 5.5 miles off the coast of Bliss Corner, Massachusetts.
The polls have started opening.
In Miami, Mr. Trump said about Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, "don't tell anybody but let me wait till a little bit after the election."
Historic voter turnout continues to grow.
The Supreme Court declined to expedite a ruling on a Pennsylvania court ruling extending the deadline for absentee ballots.
Tuesday marks one week before Election Day, as some form of voting is already underway in all 50 states.