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The phone call to Georgia
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Facebook and Twitter go tough on Trump after US Capitol assault
HollywoodFacebook has banned President Trump, at least until his term is over. Twitter issued a 12-hour suspension of his account on Wednesday.
Making sense of an unpeaceful transition of power
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Who were the Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol, how did they pull it off?
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Insurrection and impeachment
PoliticsJosh Barro and Ken White talk about the legal ramifications for the people who mobbed the U.S. Capitol building, and for President Trump.
Preparing for Inauguration Day security threats
PoliticsThe nation’s capital will have extensive military presence next week when Joe Biden takes the oath of office and becomes the 46th U.S. president.
Roku and HBO Max finally cut a deal
HollywoodNearly seven months after WarnerMedia launched HBO Max, Roku users finally have access to the streaming service.