1. Trump Revokes Own Swamp-Draining Lobbying Ban for Ex-Aides

  IT MEANT NOTHING 

Just hours before he was set to leave office on Wednesday morning, Trump reportedly rescinded his flagship anti-swamp executive order.

2. Biden Confirms Immediate End to Trump’s Beloved Wall Project

 TRUMPTY DUMPTY 

The incoming president has confirmed the 17 executive actions he’ll take on day one of his presidency to undo the damage done by Donald Trump.

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3. Save 30% on a Pair of Amazon Echo Bud Earphones

 LISTEN IN 

Not only are they Alexa compatible, they also can drown out your surroundings so you can actually hear what you want, when you want.

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4. Pelosi: Trump’s Role in Riot Makes Him Accessory to Murder

 ‘WORDS ARE IMPORTANT’ 

The House speaker said she reached her conclusion on the basis that the president “instigated that insurrection that caused those deaths and this destruction.”

5. Biden Will Fire Trump-Picked Surgeon General Adams: WaPo

 PRESCRIBED REST 

Jerome Adams was condemned by some for amplifying the president’s misleading claims about the disease in the early days of the pandemic.

6. I Wear This Lululemon Hoodie Every Single Day

 THE BEST AROUND 

Lululemon already made my favorite pants to wear, now, they’ve taken over the top, too.

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7. Kamala’s Ancestral Indian Village Parties for Inauguration

 ‘FEELING VERY PROUD’ 

The incoming veep’s maternal grandfather’s hometown of Thulasendrapuram has been holding special events to mark her inauguration.

8. Trump Pardons His Mega-Fundraiser Elliott Broidy

 SCOT FREE 

The former high-dollar Trump fundraiser pleaded guilty to illegal lobbying in October and faced five years behind bars.

9. Dozen National Guard Troops Pulled From Inauguration

 Homegrown Extremists? 

At least two were accused of “inappropriate” posts or messages about the event specifically, and all were said to be linked to far-right militias or have extremist views.

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10. Trump Pardons Death Row Records Co-Founder

 REQUEST GRANTED 

The move comes after Snoop Dogg launched a lobbying bid to grant Harris clemency in the president’s final days in office.

11. Trump Discussed Forming New Party in Final Days: WSJ

 BITTER SPLIT 

Trump has derided Republican leaders who condemned the Capitol riot.

12. Rioter Accused of Stealing Pelosi Laptop Faces New Charges

 PILING UP 

Riley Williams faces up to two decades behind bars after prosecutors added charges of theft of government property and obstruction.

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13. Rep. Raul Ruiz Tests Positive for COVID-19

 GET WELL SOON 

The California Democrat said he is experiencing mild symptoms.

14. Burr Faces No Charges After Probe Into COVID Stock Trades

 ‘CASE CLOSED’ 

Burr announced on Tuesday night that the Department of Justice informed him that its review of his transactions had ended.

15. U.S. Soldier Wanted to Help ISIS Blow Up 9/11 Memorial: Feds

 DOMESTIC TERRORISM? 

Cole James Bridges, 20, stands accused attempted material support of a terrorist organization after making threats in a chat with an FBI informant.

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