Biden names his chief of staff
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Plus, more bad coronavirus records in the U.S., the Masters begins, Sony's PlayStation 5 hits shelves and Diwali kicks off.
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Memorial ceremony will honor those lost to COVID-19
Plus, the Senate returns ahead of a possible impeachment trial, several Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings, Trump may pardon more...
MLK Day celebrated as Inauguration Week begins
Plus, the United States approaches another disturbing death mark in the coronavirus pandemic, a pro-gun Virginia lobby heads for the state...
5 Things presents: an update on Talking Tech
Tech reporters Brett Molina and Mike Snider are taking over Talking Tech, our daily podcast about consumer tech news. Brett and Mike bring...
State Capitols, DC brace for potential violence
Plus, Congressional reporter Nick Wu says some Democratic lawmakers are saying rioters may have had GOP help, airlines are banning checked...
What to expect from far-right extremists in the coming days
Will Carless says armed militias are breaking the law. Plus, Alia Dastagir explains what to do if a loved one is being radicalized, Jennifer...
When will a Senate trial for Trump's impeachment begin?
We hear from Washington Deputy Bureau Chief Caren Bohan. Plus, enterprise reporter Cara Kelly talks about decisions made leading up to the...
House expected to impeach Trump a second time
Plus, Congressional reporter Nicholas Wu tells us about the latest members of Congress to test positive for COVID-19 following the Capitol...
Resolution to invoke the 25th Amendment goes to full House vote; Democrats introduce impeachment article
The push to remove President Donald Trump from office continues. USA TODAY politics reporter Matt Brown has all the latest. Plus, USA TODAY...
Democrats aim to remove Trump over Capitol Hill riots
Plus, investigations and arrests continue following the mob insurrection, multiple new variants of COVID-19 are spreading, college football...
An American insurrection
On Wednesday January 6, 2021, our country witnessed a grave assault on democracy as members of extremist groups incited by President Donald...
More charged in Capitol attack; Democrats plan for Trump impeachment proceedings
Plus, personal finance reporter Jessica Menton has the latest on unemployment benefits, the NFL Playoffs begin and it's been five years...
Investigations continue after deadly pro-Trump riots at U.S. Capitol
Plus, there have been consecutive days of record coronavirus death in the U.S., a new jobs report is set to release, it's been 10 years...
Joe Biden declared election winner after unprecedented mob attack on U.S. Capitol
Today, we're bringing you the people who were on the U.S. Capitol grounds as a mob broke into the halls of Congress. Reporters Will Carless,...
Senate hinges on Perdue-Ossoff race after Warnock projected winner in Georgia
Plus, Congress meets to certify Biden's election win, no officers involved in the Kenosha Jacob Blake shooting will be charged, Christians...
Georgia runoffs to decide Senate's future
The Savannah Morning News' Rana Cash is back to break it down. Plus, Britain enters its most strict lockdown yet, protests could get testy...
Trump and Biden head to Georgia to stump for Senate candidates
Plus, vaccines didn't meet December rollout goals, hearings are set for Louisville police officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death,...
What will 2021 bring for the auto industry?
Car sales are up during the pandemic, in part because people are afraid to fly and take public transportation. New cars, trucks, and SUVs...
$2,000 checks? They will have to wait for new Congress reconvening Sunday
The Senate adjourned Friday night without securing $2,000 stimulus checks, leaving hopes for another round of payments in the hands of the...
Minimum wage to rise in 20 states
Twenty states and 32 cities and counties – including many in California – are set to raise their minimum wages on or about New...
Last day to contribute to some retirement accounts
You must make your 401(k) contributions by Dec. 31, 2020, if you want to write them off on this year's taxes. Plus, New York's...
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
Plus, the Treasury says people may receive a $600 stimulus check this week or next, negotiations continue on the stimulus bill, a Subpoena...
American Airlines will put 737 Max back into the air
Plus, the House approves the increased stimulus check measure and sends the bill to the Senate, Kamala Harris will receive a Covid-19...
The House plans to vote on increased stimulus checks
Plus, US to require negative COVID-19 tests from UK travelers, Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine to roll out in long-term health care facilities,...
Remembering the stars, newsmakers and icons who died in 2020
Each year, USA TODAY publishes its annual Passages column, reflecting on the icons that have left us. 2020 is different, making news as the...
Check out USA TODAY audio on your smart speaker
Did you get a new smart speaker this holiday season? Today, we want to show you how to check out some of our audio stories on smart devices....
Memorial ceremony will honor those lost to COVID-19
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MLK Day celebrated as Inauguration Week begins
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