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Confirmed virus cases increasing among Missouri lawmakers The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Missouri Legislature is continuing to grow after lawmakers converged at the Capitol to begin their annual session. by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 5:00pm

Trump impeachment to go to Senate on Monday, launching trial House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president's trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 11:00am

Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley "to fully understand their role" in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump. by Associated Press Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 10:50am

Missouri House Democrats face criticism from staff over handling of ethics complaint Legislative aides who work for Missouri House Democrats are accusing their party's leaders of doing more to protect a fellow lawmaker than employees. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published Jan. 22 2021 @ 9:35am

Coronavirus test clinic planned at Missouri Capitol after outbreak Missouri legislative leaders said Thursday that they are planning to open a rapid COVID-19 testing clinic inside the Capitol building, after the annual session began with an outbreak of the disease. by David A. Lieb, Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 3:00pm

Lawmakers renew effort to crack down on illegal gaming machines in Missouri On Thursday, Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz set off once again on his annual push to rid the state of these so-called grey-market games, presenting a bill to the Senate's committee on government accountability and fiscal oversight that would grant the Missouri Gaming Commission authority to go after these machines. by Jason Hancock, The Missouri Independent Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 11:15am

Day One: Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle pieces of Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden puts US back into fight to slow global warming WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden returned the United States to the worldwide fight to slow global warming in one of his first official acts Wednesday and immediately launched a series of climate-friendly efforts that would transform how Americans drive and get their power. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden bets big on immigration reform in opening move SAN DIEGO (AP) — For the opening salvo of his presidency, few expected Joe Biden to be so far reaching on immigration. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden immigration plan opposed by GOP, conservatives WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers and conservative groups opposed President-elect Joe Biden's forthcoming immigration plan Tuesday. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden's inauguration goes off with no security issues Troops in riot gear lined the sidewalks, but there were no crowds. Armored vehicles and concrete barriers blocked empty streets. Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Analysis: Biden issues call to unity that comes with urgency WASHINGTON (AP) — As newly inaugurated leaders often do, President Joe Biden began his tenure with a ritual call for American unity. by Julie Pace, AP Washington Bureau Chief Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:05am

Biden inaugural: Pivot to civility in post-Trump era WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's objections faded from the capital as he flew to private life in Florida, with Air Force One tuned in to President Joe Biden's inauguration on television. by Associated Press Published Jan. 21 2021 @ 12:00am

Filing deadline closes for school board seats The school boards for the Jefferson City, Blair Oaks, Eugene and Russellville school districts each have two three-year seats available on the April 6 ballot, and each have three candidates running. by Layne Stracener Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:30pm

Missouri Republicans move to limit health officials' power Republican senators in Missouri on Wednesday debated ways to check health officials' power in response to their handling of the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:55pm

Biden, Trump supporters demonstrate at Missouri State Capitol on inauguration day While President Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday in the nation's capital, supporters of both Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump demonstrated at the Missouri State Capitol. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:50pm

Gov. Parson calls on National Guard to assist in vaccination efforts Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday asked the state's residents to remain patient during the roll-out of vaccines for the coronavirus. by Joe Gamm Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 5:05pm

Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier Wednesday that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath to hold the nation's second-highest office. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:40am

Biden sworn in as nation's 46th president Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 11:00am

Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback His term at an end, President Donald Trump said farewell to Washington on Wednesday but also hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter divisions in the country he led for four years. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 9:29am

Missouri GOP push bill to discipline officers who 'infringe' on Second Amendment rights Missouri law enforcement officers could be permanently disbarred and face fines if they "infringe" on residents' Second Amendment rights, under a bill debated by a state Senate committee on Tuesday. by Rebecca Rivas, The Missouri Independent Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 8:20am

Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others President Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon as part of a flurry of clemency action in the final hours of his White House term that benefited more than 140 people, including rap performers, ex-members of Congress and other allies of him and his family. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 4:55am

12 Guard members removed from securing inauguration Twelve U.S. National Guard members have been removed from securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration after vetting by the FBI, including two who made extremist statements in posts or texts about the Wednesday event, Pentagon officials said. by Associated Press Published Jan. 20 2021 @ 12:05am