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President Joe Biden is focusing on combating COVID-19, which has claimed as many American lives as World War Two. Democrats are optimistic after regaining control of the White House and Senate. Speaker Nancy Pelosi described the inauguration as refreshing. Biden's presidency begins amid the looming impeachment trial of former President Trump, who is charged with inciting the Capitol insurrection. Pelosi believes ignoring the trial would be divisive. Meanwhile, China has imposed sanctions on nearly 30 former Trump officials, including travel bans and business restrictions, which Biden's spokesperson criticized as unproductive.

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