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Congress has sent President Joe Biden the first bill he'll sign into law after taking office. It's a waiver that will let Retired General Lloyd Austin become Secretary of Defense. The House and Senate easily passed it.

President Biden says he wants to talk to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the Keystone XL pipeline. The planned pipeline would carry oil from Canada to Texas, but the president revoked its permit.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed delaying former President Trump's impeachment trial until February. He says this would give Trump time to prepare and review his case.

A former Houston police officer faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly taking part in the January 6th Capitol Riot. Tam Pham resigned after 18 years as part of the police force.