Jan 06 Sudanese security forces kill 3 during anti-coup protests By Noha Elhennawy, Associated Press Sudanese security forces have fired tear gas and live ammunition, killing at least three people as thousands took to the streets in the capital of Khartoum and other cities once again to protest the October military coup. Continue reading
Jan 06 AP FACT CHECK: On Jan. 6 anniversary, Trump sticks to election falsehoods By Hope Yen, David Klepper, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Thursday continued to cling to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen as the nation marked the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing amid Kazakhstan protests By Associated Press The White House on Thursday said it was "closely monitoring" reports that the Collective Security Treaty Organization had dispatched its collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan, amid violent clashes. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds prayer vigil after sharing testimonials on Jan. 6 attack By Alan Fram, Kevin Freking, Associated Press On the anniversary of last year's Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, dozens of lawmakers gathered Thursday to share their stories of that day's terror and resilience. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds moment of silence, discussion with historians on Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary By Associated Press Democratic leaders welcomed historians for a moderated discussion Thursday to mark of the first anniversary of the Capitol attack. Continue reading
Jan 06 Congress divided on remembering Jan. 6, trust continues to erode By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A year after the Jan. 6 attack, Congress is more deeply divided than ever, and it shows in how lawmakers are choosing to mark the day. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Ongoing coverage of Jan. 6 attack anniversary events By News Desk and Jake Coyle, Associated Press, Associated Press In remarks at the Capitol, President Joe Biden vowed he will “allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of democracy.” And he assailed the attackers even as some Republicans portray the Trump supporters who swarmed the Capitol… Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Senators mark Jan. 6 attack anniversary By Associated Press To mark the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told the chamber Thursday, "The warnings of history are clear: when democracies are in danger, it often starts with a mob."… Continue reading
Jan 06 Trump maintains grip on Republican Party despite violent insurrection By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump's excommunication from the Republican Party seemed a near certainty on Jan. 6, 2021, the day a raging band of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol in a bid to overturn his election loss. Continue reading
Jan 06 3 lawmakers on surviving the Jan. 6 attack and what the Capitol is like for them now By Nicole Ellis A year later, Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Grace Meng, D-N.Y. and Norma Torres, D-Calif., reflected on what it was like being trapped in the Capitol that day as lawmakers of color -- and what their jobs have been like… Continue reading