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Checked by reality, some QAnon supporters seek a way out

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Some followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory are now turning to online support groups and even therapy to help them move on, now that it's clear Donald Trump's presidency is over. Former adherents interviewed by The Associated Press say the process of leaving QAnon is akin to kicking a drug habit,…
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Pelosi denounces GOP leaders over Georgia lawmaker’s posts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is intensifying the pressure on a controversial Republican freshman. The California Democrat is denouncing GOP leaders for placing freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on the House education committee. Pelosi says Greene has “mocked the killing of little children.” That's a reference to social media posts reported by Media…
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New Biden Health Care Orders begin to Unspool Trump Policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is taking his first steps to reverse Trump administration health care policies. The White House says Biden on Thursday plans to sign orders on a range of issues including getting more Americans covered and removing curbs on abortion counseling. The most concrete short-term impact will come from reopening HealthCare.gov…
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US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department has issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election. The bulletin suggests the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set  the stage for additional attacks. The department isn't citing…
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US Boosting Vaccine Deliveries amid Complaints of Shortages

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is ramping up vaccine deliveries to hard-pressed states over the next three weeks and expects to provide enough doses to vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of the summer or early fall. Biden is calling the push a “wartime effort." He said Tuesday that his administration is working…
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