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Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of power
Read full article: Why vice presidential picks matter: significant moments in history and transfers of powerOf the 49 vice presidents in U.S. history, nine of them — or nearly 1 in 5 — have risen to the presidency due to death or resignation.
Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands alone
Read full article: Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands aloneWhile he’s far from the only U.S. president to be dogged by legal and ethical scandals, Donald Trump now occupies a unique place in history as the first ever indicted on criminal charges.
From the Blue Angels to U.S. Navy Flight demonstrations: Ways you can celebrate the Navy in Metro Detroit this week
Read full article: From the Blue Angels to U.S. Navy Flight demonstrations: Ways you can celebrate the Navy in Metro Detroit this weekDetroit is celebrating Navy Week for the first time since 2015, with events leading up to the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow.
Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp
Read full article: Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless campRehearsal resumed not long afterward, accompanied by frequent passes by a helicopter patrolling the skies over the Capitol. Law enforcement officials said there was no threat to the public and the fire was not believed to be a threat to the inauguration. The Associated Press obtained the “all concerned” message sent to all the National Guard troops coming to Washington. People involved in the rehearsal said security officials yelled “this is not a drill.”The lockdown was lifted about an hour later. __This story corrects that Andrew Johnson, not Andrew Jackson, was the last sitting president to not attend his successor’s inauguration.
Trump joins a select few in skipping Biden's inauguration
Read full article: Trump joins a select few in skipping Biden's inaugurationJohn Adams and John Quincy Adams also opted not to participate in a tradition that began with George Washington. The White House Historical Association points out that John Adams was never formally invited by his successor, Thomas Jefferson, to the event and perhaps didn’t want to impose. He did not call on Adams, nor did Adams invite Jackson to the White House. Some four decades later, President-elect Ulysses S. Grant refused to ride with President Andrew Johnson from the White House to the Capitol for the ceremony. Rather, Ford was administered the oath of office in the White House East Room shortly after Nixon had tendered his resignation to avoid impeachment.
Trump tweets he won’t attend Biden inauguration ceremony
Read full article: Trump tweets he won’t attend Biden inauguration ceremonyPresident Donald Trump said he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20The President took to Twitter on Friday morning -- now that his account is no longer suspended -- to announce his decision not to attend the event. “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.,” he tweeted. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021When Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2017, the defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton did attend the event. Some Democrats, still bitter about her election night defeat, grumbled privately that she should have skipped Donald J. Trump’s swearing-in, as 60 House Democrats did on Friday. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump is a “danger to the Republic” and should be removed from office immediately by impeachment, resignation or invoking the 25th Amendment.
SPOTLIGHT: Senior soccer player doubles as football punter for Henry Ford II
Read full article: SPOTLIGHT: Senior soccer player doubles as football punter for Henry Ford IIFavorite subject in school: MathFavorite place in Sterling Heights: Runkel FieldFavorite lunch at school: NachosFavorite musician: DrakeRole model: His dadThe winner of Favorite Punter in 4Frenzy’s Football category is Henry Ford II High’s Andrew Johnson! Andrew is a rare athlete who plays two sports in the same season, playing as goalie for the varsity soccer team, and both kicker and punter for the varsity football team. Joining the team as a sophomore after focusing on soccer his freshman year, Andrew’s bond with his teammates was his fondest memory of his football career. He even has a ritual of walking out to the game with his long snapper Evan Boutorwick,Andrew going to continue playing football in college. He’ll also be playing another sport in college, but not soccer like one might expect.