Jan 06 GOP Sen. Sasse blames Trump for Capitol storming By Associated Press The Nebraska lawmaker and frequent critic of Trump said Wednesday evening that the Capitol “was ransacked while the leader of the free world cowered behind his keyboard — tweeting against his Vice President for fulfilling the duties of his oath… Continue reading
Jan 06 AP FACT CHECK: Trump's false claims, fuel on a day of chaos By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Drawing on baseless conspiracies, Trump unleashed a torrent of misinformation to supporters already convinced that his defeat was unfair. Continue reading
Jan 06 Manufacturers group calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment By Associated Press The National Association of Manufacturers called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Donald Trump from office to “preserve democracy.”… Continue reading
Jan 06 Mob used 'chemical irritants' on police when they stormed U.S. Capitol By Associated Press Trump had encouraged his supporters to come to Washington to fight Congress’ formal approval of President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Continue reading
Jan 06 At least one explosive device found near U.S. Capitol By Associated Press Law enforcement officials said the device was no longer a threat Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jan 06 Trump tells 'very special' protesters to go home By Associated Press The video was issued more than two hours after protesters began storming the Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers convened for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the Electoral College results and President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Continue reading
Jan 06 Florida company accused of steering vaccines to rich donors By Terry Spencer, Associated Press Florida has launched an investigation into an upscale nursing home whose executives are accused of steering coronavirus vaccines to wealthy donors and members of a country club, along with its residents and employees. Continue reading
Jan 06 Live: Attack on Congress By Erica R. Hendry A Pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as Congress was counting Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden's victory, halting the process and putting government buildings into lockdown. Continue reading
Jan 06 At least one explosive device has been found near the U.S. Capitol By Associated Press Law enforcement officials said the device was no longer a threat Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks after pro-Trump mob breaches U.S. Capitol By Associated Press Mayor Muriel Bowser says the behavior of the Trump supporters was “shameful, unpatriotic and above all is unlawful.” She says, “There will be law and order and this behavior will not be tolerated.”… Continue reading