Biden vows to vaccinate 300m in the US by end of summer or early fall - as it happened
by Maanvi Singh (now), Lauren Gambino and Martin Bela from US news | The Guardian on (#5DAN8)
- The administration plans to buy 200m more doses
- Senators swear oath to do impartial justice' in Trump trial
- Senate votes 55-45 to reject Rand Paul motion to dismiss
- Biden signs orders in White House to advance racial equity
- Blinken passes Senate confirmation for secretary of state
- Trump campaign distances itself from new Patriot party'
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Here's a recap of the day, from me and Lauren Gambino:
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An expanded no-fly list. New crimes put on the books. Increased use of the death penalty.
These are some of the ways that politicians, pundits and law enforcement want to head off a repeat of the 6 January attack on the Capitol. But a renewed national security push aimed at addressing domestic terrorism has civil liberties groups steeling themselves, concerned that moves to combat far-right extremism will instead redound against communities of color and leftwing activists.
Related: Fears grow that efforts to combat US domestic terrorism can hurt minorities
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