The decisions come as no surprise, following Trump’s shakeup of the Pentagon leadership last week in which he installed loyalists who share his frustration with the continued troop presence in the war zones.
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‘More people may die if we don’t coordinate’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins joins in the call for Trump to work with the transition team, saying it’s ‘absolutely crucial that the apparent president-elect and his team have full access to the planning that has gone on’ for vaccine distribution.
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Trump seems to acknowledge Biden win, but he won’t concede
The president, without using Biden’s name, tweeted Sunday morning that “He won,” something Trump had not said before publicly.
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Nearly 2 dozen arrested in Trump protests in Washington
Nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights and more than 20 arrests after Saturday’s Million MAGA March.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Along with the week’s roll call votes, the Senate also passed the Veterans COMPACT Act.
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How centuries-old regional differences explain the 2020 presidential election
The United States is made up of 11 distinct regions, and their boundaries showed up again at the polls this month.
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‘American Nations’ – a primer on the forces that have always divided the U.S.
A guide to the distinct regions that make up our country.
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Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns
The president-elect has devoted most of his public remarks to encouraging Americans to wear a mask.
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Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded as a top choice for the position.
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Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House
Much of the focus will be on how he fills out his administration.