US Capitol secured after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden’s win
The US Capitol is once again secured after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing the…
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Electoral count interrupted with no clear plan for resuming as mob remains in the Capitol
Chaos unfolded at the US Capitol on Wednesday as rioters forced a shutdown of the House and Senate chambers, throwing into doubt when Congress would…
Continue ReadingBiden says US democracy under ‘unprecedented assault’ and calls on Trump to ‘demand an end to this siege’
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday said the rioting at the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump amounted to an “unprecedented…
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Police clearing pro-Trump mob from US Capitol after rioters stormed halls of Congress
Police are clearing supporters of President Donald Trump from the US Capitol after they breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Newsom proposes new $600 stimulus checks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for the state to send new $600 stimulus payments to low-income residents. The cash would add to the $600 in…
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Twitter restricts engagement with Trump’s labeled tweets amid riots at the US Capitol
On Wednesday afternoon, Twitter moved to restrict engagement with tweets by President Donald Trump and others that have been labeled “due to a…
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Democrats to take Senate as Ossoff wins runoff, CNN projects
Georgians elected Jon Ossoff to the US Senate, CNN projected Wednesday, giving the Democratic Party control of Congress and the White House for the…
Continue ReadingBiden to nominate Merrick Garland as attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden has decided to nominate Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general, people familiar with the matter tell CNN, a long-awaited…
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Biden says rioting at US Capitol ‘borders on sedition’ and calls on Trump to ‘demand an end to this siege’
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday said the rioting at the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump “borders on sedition,”…
Continue ReadingBiden says democracy is under ‘unprecedented assault’ as pro-Trump rioters storm US Capitol
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called for an end to the chaos as pro-Trump rioters breached the US Capitol, where members of Congress were…
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Pro-Trump supporters have flooded DC to protest president’s election loss
Hundreds of law enforcement officers have mobilized across Washington as thousands of supporters who refuse to accept President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingMcConnell delivers forceful rebuke of Trump-led electoral challenge
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday delivered a forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread…
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I can’t believe what I’m watching
There are only a handful of moments from history that I will never forget watching in real time as they unfolded — ones I know I’ll never…
Continue ReadingPence breaks with Trump on Electoral College role
Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday publicly broke with President Donald Trump, the boss he’s served obsequiously for four years, saying he…
Continue ReadingMcConnell warns overruling voters ‘would damage our Republic forever’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell broke with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to deliver a stark warning in opposition to efforts to overturn…
Continue ReadingPro-Trump protesters storm US Capitol as lawmakers gather to count electoral votes
Supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the US Capitol as lawmakers count the Electoral College votes certifying President-elect Joe…
Continue ReadingObama says John Lewis ‘smiling down’ on Georgia after election of state’s first Black senator
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the late Rep. John Lewis is “smiling” down on Georgia after the historic election of the…
Continue ReadingCapitol is on lockdown as pro-Trump demonstrators try to break into the building
The US Capitol is on lockdown amid a tense situation with demonstrators outside the building, according to Capitol police officers, as President…
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GOP challenges Arizona electoral votes, the first of several expected objections to Biden’s 2020 win
Congressional Republicans began a futile attempt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s behalf to overturn the results of the November election…
Continue ReadingPowerless to change result, Pence braces for Trump’s fury
Vice President Mike Pence enters the US Capitol on Wednesday for a date with history. He has told President Donald Trump, the boss he’s served…
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