Dr. Fauci says it is "a liberating feeling" to "let the science speak" as he transitions to working for the Biden administration. He says it was "uncomfortable" to listen President Trump and others say things "not based on scientific fact" like praising hydroxychloroquine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on former Pres. Trump: "You didn't feel that you could actually say something and there wouldn't be any repercussions." "The idea that you can get up here and talk about what you know...let the science speak—it is somewhat of a liberating feeling."
Pres. Joe Biden laid out COVID-19 plan, saying his administration will work to “restore public trust.”
Some of former President Donald Trump's most high-profile hospitality assets took a revenue hit last year as lockdowns hurt business, according to a financial disclosure filed on his final day in office
Dr. Fauci asked about difference between Trump and Biden administrations: "The idea that you can get up here and talk about what you know, what the evidence, what the science is and know that's it, let the science speak — it is somewhat of a liberating feeling."
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy Jan 13: ‘The president bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress’ Republican leader Kevin McCarthy Jan 21: ‘I don’t believe he provoked [the rioters] if you listen to what he said at the rally’
Nearly one in five people charged in Capitol riot have military history: analysis
NEW: Dr. Fauci says he still expects most Americans to be vaccinated by middle of this year. "If we get 70-85% of the country vaccinated" by middle of this summer, by fall "we will be approaching a degree of normality."
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Labour TD @AodhanORiordain says "every time the minister gets an opportunity ... to speak about this issue she only makes things worse". He says it's clear Minister for Education @NormaFoleyTD1 has lost control of the situation with regards to special needs education
Adam King's 'virtual hug' sign is set to light up locations across the country this evening. The six-year-old Toy Show star is encouraging people to send a 'virtual hug' to someone they care about #NationalHuggingDay ❤️🤗
JUST IN: Washington Post reports that MichaelFlynn's brother, Gen. Charles Flynn, was on the Pentagon call with Capitol Police that resisted their emergency pleas for calling in the National Guard during the Capitol attack. The Army previously denied that Flynn was on the call.
Pres. Joe Biden delivers stern directive to incoming staff at virtual swearing-in ceremony: "I'm not joking when I say this: If you're ever working with me and I hear you treat another with disrespect... I promise you I will fire you on the spot."
WATCH: Fireworks shower Washington, D.C., at the conclusion of #InaugurationDay .
President Biden replies "give me a break, man" to a reporter asking about vaccine rollout
Pres. Biden: "I'm asking every American to mask up for the next 100 days." "The experts say by wearing a mask, from now until April, we’d save more than 50,000 lives."
Dr. Fauci: If we get 70-85% of Americans vaccinated by the end of the summer or middle of the summer, we will be approaching a "degree of normality" by around the fall.
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Amanda Gorman, speaking now, when I asked her for her first political memory:
Former First Lady Michelle Obama: "After a disturbing era of chaos and division, we are entering the next chapter of American leadership with the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris." #InaugurationDay
Just In: Seven men suspected in the brutal beating of a D.C. police officer defending the Capitol are sought by the FBI
Video of insurrectionists stealing documents on the senate floor. “I think Cruz would want us to do this so I think we’re good.” Great work, @tedcruz (Full video and article at @NewYorker )
South Korea’s best-selling boyband, BTS, continue to make their mark in the art world as one of the group’s singers, RM, has been named “art sponsor of the year” in Korea. @bts_bighit @BTS_twt @BTS_ARMY
Defense officials tell AP they fear possible inside attack at inauguration and are having National Guard troops in DC vetted.
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