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McConnell holds Donald Trump's fate as impeachment heads to Senate

McConnell told Republican colleagues in a letter Wednesday he would block starting an impeachment trial before Joe Biden takes office Jan. 20 and control of the Senate shifts to Democrats

Companies donated $170 million to GOP election objectors: Report

Many companies have since said they will avoid making donations to members of the House and Senate who voted to overturn Biden's win

Trump admin shelves planned investment ban on Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu

Senior officials in the administration had been considering plans to add the firms to a list of alleged Chinese military companies, which would have subjected them to a new US investment ban

20,000 national guard with lethal weapons being deployed in Washington

As many as 15,000 have already been deployed in and around the Capitol Hill and another 5,000 would be added around the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden

US lawmakers' comments on impeachment of President Donald Trump

Following are comments on the US House of Representatives vote on Wednesday on the impeachment of President Donald Trump

United States sets another record with over 4,300 Covid-19 deaths

Covid-19 deaths in the US climbed to another record high on Tuesday, as 4,327 people succumbed to the virus, The Hill reported citing Johns Hopkins University

Oil set for longest run of gains in two years as stockpiles fall: Report

Futures in New York rose for a seventh session toward $54 a barrel, heading for the longest run of gains since February 2019

2021: Dark clouds and silver linings

Fresh hopes on the economic, health and political front temper the grim legacy of 2020

Mahindra lays off two-thirds of staff at its North American subsidiary

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line with group's strategy to re-think capital allocation and drive efficiency

Wall Street brushes off political turmoil, looks to economic rebound

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. stock market is mostly unfazed by the political turmoil in Washington and fears of violence ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, with investors squarely focused on the probability of another sizeable stimulus package to boost economic growth and the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

Emotions run high as US House begins debate on impeaching Donald Trump

At least five Republicans have said they would join Democrats in voting for an article of impeachment - a formal charge - of inciting an insurrection just seven days before he is due to leave office

New York City to cut contracts with Trump organization, says mayor

New York City will sever 3 contracts with the Trump Organization, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday, accusing President Donald Trump of inciting the crowds that stormed the US Capitol last week

Mike Pompeo cancels last trip abroad as concerns of violence grow

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has cancelled what would have been his final official trip abroad as concerns grow over potential violence at next week's presidential inauguration

US to require negative Covid-19 tests for international air passengers

The new rules are to take effect two weeks from the day they are signed by CDC Director Mark Redfield, which would be Jan 26

Wall Street barely higher as investors pause amid US Capitol turmoil

Five of the 11 major S&P sectors were trading higher with energy stocks leading the gains with a 3% advance, as crude prices rose

Trump says impeachment moves causing anger, but 'I want no violence'

He criticised impeachment moves by Democratic lawmakers

United States says India's digital services tax is discriminatory

US said the tax has an adverse impact on American commerce and is actionable under the trade act

Early warning signs emerge for Republican Party after US Capitol riots

The Capitol riots may have dented the Grand Old Party's image in the US

PGA cancels agreement to hold tourney at Donald Trump's golf club

Entering the final week of his presidency, Trump is under mounting pressure after inciting a mob of rioters who stormed the US Capitol

In wake of rampage, Washington seeks to secure Biden's inauguration

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Sunday called for a different approach to security before the Jan. 20 event after what she called last week's "unprecedented terrorist attack."