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Why Milley checked nuclear procedures, called China in final days of Trump presidency

Explosive new details about former President Donald Trump's actions around last year's election and the January insurrection have been revealed in a yet-to-be-released book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa of the Washington Post. Judy Woodruff discusses them and the…

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New Woodward book says top U.S. officer feared Trump could order China strike

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Fearful of former President Donald Trump's actions in his final weeks in office, the United States' top military officer twice assured his Chinese counterpart that the two nations would not go to war.

Fence returning to Capitol amid 'online chatter' about rally

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long, Associated Press

While it is still unclear how large the rally will be, security officials who were overwhelmed and underprepared during the January attack of former President Donald Trump's supporters say they will be ready if there is unrest.

Biden moves to oust Trump military academy board appointees

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Among those Biden is seeking to remove are some high-profile former Trump administration officials, including White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, press secretary Sean Spicer and national security adviser H.R. McMaster.

Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over insurrection

By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The suit in federal court in Washington alleges Trump "worked with white supremacists, violent extremist groups, and campaign supporters to violate the Ku Klux Klan Act, and commit acts of domestic terrorism in an unlawful effort to stay in power."…

Arizona Senate GOP's 2020 election report delayed due to COVID

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Bob Christie, Associated Press

The delay is the latest for the unprecedented partisan review. It has so far taken more than double the 60 days it was originally supposed to take.

Justice Department seeks high court input on 'Remain in Mexico' reinstatement

By Associated Press

The Justice Department has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the implementation of a judge's order reinstating a Trump administration policy forcing thousands to wait in Mexico while seeking asylum in the U.S.

2 Seattle cops who were at U.S. Capitol in January are fired

By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has fired the two police officers who authorities say violated the law while attending events in Washington D.C. during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

WATCH: Biden seeks to boost fuel economy to thwart Trump rollback

By Tom Krisher, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Declaring the U.S. must “move fast” to win the world's carmaking future, President Joe Biden announced a commitment from the auto industry to produce electric vehicles for as much as half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade.

Congress approves medals to honor Jan. 6 responders

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate has voted to award Medals of Honor to the Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department for protecting Congress during the Jan. 6 insurrection. The bill passed by voice vote with no objections.