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A severe winter storm has caused widespread power outages across several US states, including Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kentucky, and North Carolina. President Biden has declared an emergency to provide federal assistance. The storm has also resulted in several deaths and a tornado in North Carolina. In political news, the North Carolina Republican Party censured Senator Richard Burr for voting to convict Donald Trump in the impeachment trial, highlighting internal party conflicts over loyalty and principles.

What was the reason for the censure of Senator Richard Burr by the North Carolina Republican Party?

What did Burr state about the leadership of his party in response to the censure?