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West Virginia state lawmaker charged after entering Capitol with rioters

By Cuneyt Dil, Associated Press

The U.S. Justice Department says it has charged a West Virginia state lawmaker with entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters.

Third-ranking Senate Democrat calls for Hawley, Cruz to resign

By Associated Press

The third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. Senate is calling on Republican Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz to resign, arguing that their objections to the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory “incited and supported the violent mob that attacked the…

Pelosi: Military can stop Trump nuclear launch

By Emily Knapp

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is telling fellow Democrats that the nation’s top military officer has told her there are steps in place that would prevent President Donald Trump from firing nuclear weapons.

U.S. attorney says FBI agents searched offices and homes of Tennessee lawmakers

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

U.S. Attorney’s Office of Middle Tennessee on Friday says FBI agents have been searching the homes and offices of state lawmakers.

What is the 25th Amendment and what could it mean for Trump?

By Chloe Jones

Section 4 of the amendment, which gives the vice president and Cabinet members the ability to remove presidential powers from the president, has never been used. Many House Democrats say they will move forward with a swift impeachment if Pence…

Wall Street drifts near records following weak jobs report

By Stan Choe, Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was swinging between gains and losses and was down 20 points, or 0.1%, at 31,020, as of 12:15 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.8% higher. All the major U.S. stock indexes set…

Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden will be taking a new direction to speed release of coronavirus vaccines when he assumes office Jan. 20.

Pelosi asks top general about halting Trump military strikes

By Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike.

AP Sources: House Dems to introduce articles of impeachment

By Associated Press

Three House Democrats are planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, meaning the chamber could potentially vote on his removal from office by midweek, according two people familiar with the planning.

Adam Schiff says Trump 'danger to the Republic'

By Associated Press

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.