WASHINGTON – A former Navy pilot who captured a California congressional district from Democrats and a state legislator who retained a Republican-held Wisconsin seat joined the House on Tuesday, buoying a GOP seeking momentum for its uphill fight for the chamber's majority in this fall's elections.

California's Mike Garcia and Wisconsin's Tom Tîffany, who won special elections last week to fill vacancies, are conservatives backed by President Donald Trump.

Both will serve until Jan. 3, filling unexpired terms of lawmakers who resigned last year. The two men stood side by side on the House floor as they were sworn into office by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

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50 Cent ‘Reached Out’ To Ex Chelsea Handler Amid Recent Health Scare: He ‘Cares’ About Her

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More than 50,000 boosters given yesterday; 446 community cases; 23 in hospital

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Delaware County hospital gives families one-week notice before closing hospice unit

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COVID-19: Copping says non-ICU hospitalizations in Alberta within normal capacity

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Alberta health minister explains decision to remove COVID-19 mask restrictions for children under 12

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COVID-19: Copping says Alberta’s restrictions exemption program was no longer effective

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U.S. coronavirus testing plan criticized by Democrats for putting burden on states

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Trump declares houses of worship essential services

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White House sets coronavirus travel ban on Brazil

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White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil

WASHINGTON – The White House on Sunday broadened its travel ban against countries hard-hit by the coronavirus by denying admission to foreigners who have been in Brazil during the two-week period before they hoped to enter the U.S.

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Slowly, surely, US houses of worship emerge from lockdown

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Trump goes golfing for 1st time since coronavirus was declared national emergency

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Virus, economy, Trump and cash hamper GOP's bid for House

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Coronavirus outbreak: White House press secretary receives backlash over claims reporters ‘desperately’ want churches to stay closed

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Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen

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Donald Trump orders houses of worship reopened, vows to override states

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Trump eyes possibility of outdoor campaign rallies during coronavirus pandemic

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Trump asks GOP Senators to ‘be tough’ on Democrats ahead of 2020 U.S. election

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Battered California Republicans see hope in rare House win

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Dems push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

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FDA giving White House new guidance on rapid COVID-19 test, warning of accuracy issues

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Coronavirus outbreak: White House says states should still follow phased approach despite Trump urging reopening

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House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

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White House traces contacts as Trump pushes to reopen economy

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Coronavirus outbreak: Trump says he ordered everyone at White House to wear masks

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White House virus trouble is microcosm of what America faces

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White House directs staffers to wear masks in West Wing amid virus cases close to president

Wearing face masks and not sharing personal items are key to maintaining strong health.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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