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Biden Signs Burst of Virus Orders, Requires Masks for Travel
President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Take Office
President Joe Biden’s team has started moving into the White House.
Trump Bids Farewell to Washington, Hints of Comeback
Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as president.
Louisiana Gets Reports Vaccine Providers are Discriminating
Louisiana’s chief public health officer is warning hospitals, pharmacies and clinics that they should not be steering their coronavirus vaccine doses solely to their own patients.
Louisiana Confirms 1st Case of COVID-19 Variant in State
The Louisiana governor's office says the state has identified its first case of the COVID-19 variant in a person in the New Orleans area.
Biden Unveiling $1.9T Plan to Stem Virus and Steady Economy
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
Luke Letlow’s Widow Enters Race for Louisiana Congressional Seat
The widow of Republican U.S. Rep.-elect Luke Letlow is entering the race to fill the Louisiana congressional vacancy left by her husband’s death from complications related to COVID-19.
House Records Enough Votes to Impeach President Trump
Donald Trump is the first American president to be impeached twice.
Pence Rules Out Invoking 25th Amendment as Dems Push Impeachment
Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than a week after the violent insurrection at the Capitol.
Prosecutors Say Alabama Man had Weapons in Truck
According to a report in The Washington Post, the FBI had warned that extremists were preparing to come to Washington, attack Congress and engage in “war.”
Trump’s Homeland Security Chief Resigns Earlier Than Planned
President Donald Trump's acting head of the Department of Homeland Security is leaving his post earlier than planned.
FBI Warns of Plans for Nationwide Armed Protests Next Week
The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
American Airlines Restores Flights to Lake Charles Airport
American Airlines has resumed its flights to Louisiana’s Lake Charles airport after a nearly five-month suspension because of a large dip in travelers due to the coronavirus.
U.S. House Will Consider Trump Impeachment Wednesday
Democrats say the House will consider the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, one week after an angry mob invaded the Capitol.
Fire At LaPlace Church Being Investigated
Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol
Trump promised an “orderly transition” on Jan. 20.
President Trump Promises ‘Orderly Transition’ on Jan. 20
President Donald Trump now says there “will be an orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and after a day of violence when his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Warnock, Ossoff Win in Georgia, Handing Democrats Senate Control
Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority.
Louisiana Hospitals Expand Who’s Getting Their Vaccine Doses
Louisiana’s health department is encouraging hospitals to use their extra coronavirus vaccine doses to immunize people aged 70 and older.
UPDATE:Louisiana Lawmakers Back COVID-19 Rules for Next Elections
Louisiana appears on track to broaden the mail-in balloting options for spring municipal elections and two upcoming special congressional elections because of the coronavirus pandemic.