WASHINGTON — Hours from inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden paused on what might have been his triumphal entrance to Washington on Tuesday evening to mark instead the national tragedy of the
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President Trump issued 143 pardons and commutations in the early hours on Wednesday, including to his former campaign chair Steve Bannon, former top GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy and rapper Lil Wayne. The list of pardons did not include any of his family members.
Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday ahead of his inauguration, heading to the Lincoln Memorial for a ceremony honoring the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19. In brief remarks, Mr. Biden emphasized the need for the nation to heal.
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Britons will be able to watch President-elect Joe Biden and incoming Vice President Kamala Harris be sworn into office in Washington today at the 59th presidential inauguration, with coverage on UK television from 4pm.
BBC One, ITV and Sky News will broadcast footage of proceedings 3,500 miles away as the pair take the oath of office in front of the US Capitol at 5pm where they will be joined by politicians, celebrities and guest speakers.
The America United theme aims to restore the soul of America , bring the nation together and create a path to a brighter future amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and following the siege at the Capitol two weeks ago.
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