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
Jan 06 U.S. holds first lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press A state corporation, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, was the main bidder on the leases. Its executive director, Alan Weitzner, in a statement, said in acquiring nine tracts, "Alaska preserves the right to responsibly develop its natural resources."… Continue reading
Jan 06 Officials declare Capitol 'secure' after nearly four-hour occupation By Associated Press Officials have declared the U.S. Capitol complex “secure” after heavily armed police moved to end a nearly four-hour violent occupation by supporters of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 06 'There will be law and order and this behavior will not be tolerated,' D.C. mayor says By Erica R. Hendry D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a curfew of 6 p.m. ET in the nation's capital, saying of the violent mobs that overtook the U.S. Capitol Building, "there will be law and order and this behavior will not be tolerated."… Continue reading
Jan 06 Arizona deemed 'hot spot of the world' amid virus surge By Terry Tang, Associated Press Health officials in Arizona reported a triple-digit number of new virus-related deaths for the second day in a row and more than 7,200 daily cases, with hospitals strained by a record number of patients. Continue reading
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