Jan 06 Watch 2:54 Democrats capture control of the Senate with victories in Georgia By PBS NewsHour In the midst of the chaos at the Capitol, we saw a shift of power in the U.S. Senate after the vote in Georgia as Democrats won both runoff elections. William Brangham has the story. Continue watching
Jan 06 Capitol has seen violence over 220 years, but not like this By Jerry Schwartz, Associated Press In more than 220 years, the U.S. Capitol had seen nothing like it: a roiling mob, forcing its way past its majestic marble columns, disrupting the passage of power, desecrating the seat of the world's greatest democracy. Continue reading
Jan 06 Woman shot inside Capitol during riot has died By Associated Press The Metropolitan Police Department said it was taking the lead on the shooting investigation. Police did not immediately provide details about the circumstances of the shooting. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 11:27 Can a 50-50 Senate work in a fractured political environment? Even for veterans of Capitol Hill Wednesday was a day like no other. As an angry mob broke into the Capitol Democrats in Georgia captured both runoff elections, creating a 50-50 split in the Senate. Mississippi Republican Trent Lott and… Continue watching
Jan 06 George W. Bush: 'Our country is more important than the politics of the moment' By Associated Press Former President George W. Bush says he and his wife, Laura, are sickened and heartbroken over the “mayhem” in Washington and have watched in “disbelief and dismay” as events unfolded. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 11:56 Georgia Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock on leading in a divided nation As protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, the newest senator-elect was watching from his home in Georgia, just hours after being declared the winner in Tuesday's runoff election. Raphael Warnock is also the pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church… Continue watching
Jan 06 Woman shot inside U.S. Capitol has died, according to officials By Associated Press A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died. Police did not immediately provide details about the circumstances of the shooting. Continue reading
Jan 06 U.S. Capitol declared 'secure' after pro-Trump mob stormed complex By Associated Press The occupation interrupted Congress’ Electoral College count that will formalize President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming inauguration on Jan. 20. Continue reading
Jan 06 How Trump is responding to violent mobs at the U.S. Capitol By Erica R. Hendry PBS NewsHour's White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor described President Donald Trump's response to his supporters breaching the U.S. Capitol in a violent mob on Wednesday as "him trying to urge calm while also continuing to double down on the false… Continue reading
Jan 06 5 weapons recovered, 13 arrests at D.C. protests By Associated Press The Washington, D.C., police chief says at least five weapons have been recovered and at least 13 people have been arrested so far in pro-Trump protests. Continue reading