Jan 07 WATCH: Sen. Graham says president's 'actions were the problem' By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Graham added that he had no regrets of his support of Trump but that “it breaks my heart that my friend, a president of consequence, would allow yesterday to happen.”… Continue reading
Jan 07 Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has selected Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his labor secretary, choosing a former union worker who shares his Irish American background and working-class roots. Continue reading
Jan 07 Pelosi calls for Trump's removal By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office after he "incited an armed insurrection against America," referencing the siege on the U.S. Capitol carried out by… Continue reading
Jan 07 Transportation Secretary Chao steps down By Associated Press Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao put out a statement today saying she is stepping down from her role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet less than two weeks before the end of his term. Her resignation will take effect Monday, Jan. Continue reading
Jan 07 U.S. registering highest deaths yet from the coronavirus By Carla K. Johnson, Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press he same day that supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol, the nation recorded nearly 3,900 deaths. Continue reading
Jan 07 Schumer urges Cabinet to remove Trump from office By Associated Press Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters. Continue reading
Jan 07 GOP member of Congress calls for Trump's removal from office By Associated Press Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., called for President Donald Trump's removal from office using the 25th Amendment in a video statement Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 07 Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer By Associated Press In a post Thursday morning, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the risk of allowing Trump to use the platform is too great. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH LIVE: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives update the day after U.S. Capitol insurrection By Associated Press Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser will hold a press conference on Thursday following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 07 Barr says Trump conduct 'betrayal' of presidency By Associated Press His comments come a day after angry and armed protesters broke into the U.S. Capitol, forcing Congress members to halt the ongoing vote to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s election and then flee from the House and Senate chambers. Continue reading