January 20, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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DC mayor calls to TERMINATE National Guardsmen with ‘conflicting views’ before inauguration, requests machine guns for security

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser set a chilling standard for what might make someone a terrorist threat, saying soldiers in the US capital must vow “allegiance to their mission” of guarding President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. … Read More >DC mayor calls to TERMINATE National Guardsmen with ‘conflicting views’ before inauguration, requests machine guns for security

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Inauguration day: Joe Biden to lead divided America after bitter campaign

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

In a matter of hours, Joe Biden will take the reins as the 46th President of the United States. After a bitter campaign and a high-security inauguration, his message of “healing” and “unity” will be severely tested. … Read More >Inauguration day: Joe Biden to lead divided America after bitter campaign

A big thank you

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Admin

A big thank you to all my family, friends and followers of The Oval Circle blog from all over the world. … Read More >A big thank you

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Biden’s Homeland Security pick vows to confront ‘domestic extremists’ as media clamor to pin ‘terrorist’ label on Capitol rioters

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security has pledged to tackle “domestic extremism” amid growing calls in the press to treat those who stormed the US Capitol as homegrown “terrorists.” … Read More >Biden’s Homeland Security pick vows to confront ‘domestic extremists’ as media clamor to pin ‘terrorist’ label on Capitol rioters

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Trump pardons ex-strategist Bannon & rapper Lil Wayne along with scores of others in 11th-hour clemency spree

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

The White House has published a list of 143 people who have been given a full pardon or commuted sentences on the last day of Donald Trump’s presidency. Julian Assange and Edward Snowden were not among them. … Read More >Trump pardons ex-strategist Bannon & rapper Lil Wayne along with scores of others in 11th-hour clemency spree

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Trump declassifies ‘binder of materials’ related to Russiagate probe, but caves to FBI & keeps saucy bits secret

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

A binder full of documents pertaining to the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation into claims that President Donald Trump “colluded” with Russia in 2016 may yet see the light of day, but with crucial passages still redacted. … Read More >Trump declassifies ‘binder of materials’ related to Russiagate probe, but caves to FBI & keeps saucy bits secret

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Trump in talks to launch new ‘Patriot Party’ as he prepares to leave office – report

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

Outgoing US President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed plans to create a new political outfit – the Patriot Party – as his administration comes to an end, a move that could further upend an already-divided GOP. … Read More >Trump in talks to launch new ‘Patriot Party’ as he prepares to leave office – report

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Biden’s Treasury pick Yellen urged to use sanctions MORE AGGRESSIVELY than Trump administration

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

Janet Yellen, Biden’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, has been urged by the Democrats to sanction the US’ adversaries even more aggressively than the Trump administration. She said she already has her sights set on China. … Read More >Biden’s Treasury pick Yellen urged to use sanctions MORE AGGRESSIVELY than Trump administration

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‘The movement we started is only just beginning’ defiant Trump says in farewell speech (VIDEO)

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic and defiant note in his farewell address, vowing his movement was here to stay and praising his administration’s achievements in restoring America while not starting any new wars. … Read More >‘The movement we started is only just beginning’ defiant Trump says in farewell speech (VIDEO)