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YouTube ban: Google blocks new uploads to Donald Trump’s channel after Capitol riots, citing potential for violence


Google’s YouTube has blocked President Donald Trump’s official channel from uploading new content for at least a week, citing the potential for violence following the deadly Capitol siege.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/01/12/trump-youtube-ban-capitol-riots-civil-rights-groups/6649933002/

Covid: Three Democratic lawmakers test positive after Capitol riot


Three US lawmakers have tested positive for the coronavirus after sheltering for hours with colleagues during last week’s deadly assault on the Capitol.

‘We’ve got to hold our breath’: Why Trump could wait out his final days in office despite calls for removal


WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has less than two weeks left in office, but his response to and role in Wednesday’s violent storming of the U.S. Capitol has unleashed a new round of calls for his removal – even from within his own party.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/01/08/capitol-riots-why-trump-could-wait-out-term-amid-25th-amendment-calls/6581688002/

Breonna Taylor: Two Louisville officers fired over roles in shooting


Two US police officers linked to a notorious raid in which young black medic Breonna Taylor was fatally shot have been fired, authorities have said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55565602

Georgia Senate election: Democrats take control with Warnock and Ossoff wins


The Democratic Party of US President-elect Joe Biden has won control of the Senate – and of Congress overall – with two victories in the state of Georgia.