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US President Biden outlines plans to tamp down on gun violence 'epidemic'

New measures include plans for the Justice Department to crack down on self-assembled "ghost guns," and make "stabilising braces" subject to registration under the National Firearms Act.

US removes AstraZeneca and puts J&J in charge of plant that ruined vaccines

AstraZeneca, whose vaccine has not been approved in the United States, said it will work with President Joe Biden's administration to find an alternative site to produce its vaccine.

Biden’s dog Major returns to White House after ‘ruff’ start

Although pets Champ and Major often travel to Delaware with the first lady, this time the rescue German Shephard got some extra training after a minor incident involving a security staff member.

Democrats say Capitol attackers acted on Trump's 'orders'

Democrats use their remaining hours of arguments in the impeachment trial to lay out the physical and mental harm caused by the attack, discuss Trump’s lack of action as it unfolded and do a final presentation on the legal issues involved.

US Senate begins Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial

The Capitol siege on January 6 stunned the world as rioters stormed the building to try to stop the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

Democrats pave way for approval of Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid package

The size of the package has been a concern for Republicans, who have floated a $600 billion aid package, less than a third the size of the Democrats' plan.

Biden, Putin discuss ties as both sides trade files to extend nuclear pact

Moscow reached out last week to request the call, according to US officials. Biden agreed but wanted first to prepare with his staff and speak with European allies, including the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany.

Pelosi to send Trump impeachment article to Senate, triggering trial

A growing number of US Republican senators say they are opposed to the proceedings, pushing back with both political and constitutional arguments.

Biden to sign order to address growing hunger crisis

US President Joe Biden is signing two executive orders that will increase food aid, protect job seekers on unemployment and clear a path for federal workers and contractors to get a $15 hourly minimum wage.

Russia welcomes US offer to extend nuclear treaty

Moscow says it shares the same view with the newly elected US President Joe Biden on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty agreement but is waiting to see "details of this proposal."

Biden issues executive orders to undo several Trump policies

Hours after his inauguration, President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders to keep the US in the WHO, end the entry ban from mostly Muslim-majority countries, bolster environmental protections and strengthen the fight against Covid-19.

‘We’ll be back’: Donald Trump hints at comeback as he leaves White House

Trump left the White House for the final time as president on Wednesday morning, saying “it has been a great honour, the honour of a lifetime”.