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Larry Rendall Brock Jr., an Air Force veteran, is seen inside the Senate Chamber wearing a military-style helmet and tactical vest during the rioting at the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors have alleged that before the attack, Brock posted on Facebook ab

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Nearly 1 In 5 Defendants In Capitol Riot Cases Served In The Military

4:38pm January 21, 2021

Amid rising concern over domestic extremism, an NPR analysis found military veterans were overrepresented in those charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol when compared to the general population.

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A Look At Biden's Immigration Policies

4:31pm January 21, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute, about how President Biden is planning to tackle issues concerning immigration.

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In New Senate, Party Leaders Try To Chart A Path Forward For Their Agendas

4:31pm January 21, 2021

by Susan Davis

Democrats now narrowly control the Senate, but both parties must work together to determine how the 50-50 chamber will operate — while balancing confirmations and an impeachment trial.

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Faith Leaders Called For Divine Blessing Of New Administration On Inauguration Day

4:31pm January 21, 2021

by Tom Gjelten

Wednesday's post-inauguration prayer service, a tradition dating to George Washington's inauguration, featured faith leaders from various religious traditions. Many were from progressive backgrounds.

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What's Ahead For QAnon After Biden's Inauguration?

4:31pm January 21, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Will Sommer of The Daily Beast about the sentiments among QAnon conspiracy believers after the inauguration of President Biden.

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Airlines Welcome Biden's New Mask Mandate

4:31pm January 21, 2021

by David Schaper

President Biden set a mask mandate for interstate travel on Thursday. Airlines already have their own mask requirements, but enforcement has been spotty. They want federal officials to step in.

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Several officials in Austin pushed back on Texas' initial COVID-19 vaccination plan, which would've put just nine of the city's 65 vaccination sites on the lower-income and more diverse east side.

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Nearly 1 In 5 Defendants In Capitol Riot Cases Served In The Military

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Faith Leaders Called For Divine Blessing Of New Administration On Inauguration Day

What's Ahead For QAnon After Biden's Inauguration?

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