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Democrats in Congress immediately came out in favor of the move. "The weapons we sold to Saudi Arabia and UAE have been used to kill schoolchildren, transferred to extremist militias, and fueled a dangerous arms race in the Middle East," tweeted Sen. Chris Murphy. "This is the right move. The time is now to reset our relationships with Gulf allies." Incoming Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, said he welcomed the pause in the sales, which he said "w...

Some states could vaccinate their seniors twice as fast as others, CNN analysis finds From CNNs Deidre McPhillips Some states could fully vaccinate their 65-and-older population within two months, but it could take more than twice as long for others, a CNN analysis found. If individuals age 65 and older were the only people being vaccinated, Alaska could fully vaccinate its seniors – with both shots of the two-dose regimen – within 43 days. In Iowa, Hawaii, Idaho and Florida, it could take ...

Updated 5:14 PM ET, Mon January 25, 2021 (CNN)More than 5,000 National Guard troops will remain in Washington through mid-March to provide security amid concerns over potential unrest in the coming weeks, acting Secretary of the Army John Whitley said in a press briefing on Monday. There are currently 15,000 troops in the city with the numbers due to be reduced to 7,000 by the end of the week and 5,600 by mid-March, according to National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson. Five hundred ...

7:13 p.m. ET, January 19, 2021 Blinken says Biden administration will keep embassy in Jerusalem and recognize it as capitol of Israel From CNNs Nicole Gaouette President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the State Department told senators at his confirmation hearing that the incoming administration recognizes Jerusalem as the Capitol of Israel and said it would leave the US embassy in the contested holy city. Asked if he recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capitol, Antony Blinken said, “yes....

Trump offers "best wishes" to new administration in farewell video address From CNNs Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins and Jeff Zeleny President Trump released a video farewell message on his last full day as President, describing his accomplishments and offering luck and "best wishes" to the incoming administration. The video struck more of a conciliatory tone than more recent messages from Trump. "This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe a...