Politics

2 Capitol Police officers suspended after attack

By Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio says two U.S. Capitol Police officers have been suspended as a result of their actions during last week's attack on the Capitol.

Rep. Takano ‘profoundly disappointed’ with Asian and Pacific representation in Biden Cabinet

By Ali Rogin

“As much as I view myself as a friendly ally of this president, I think he's erred in [that] he has chosen to exclude Asian Americans from his 15 Cabinet secretaries,” Rep. Mark Takano said.

State Department investigating change to Trump’s bio page

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

A change to Donald Trump’s bio on the department's website said the president's term ended Monday, raising questions and creating an internet frenzy.

Acting Homeland Security chief Chad Wolf is resigning

By Associated Press

Wolf said his departure was prompted by court rulings that found he could not hold the position under federal succession rules, among other reasons that he did not specify.

Pompeo defends Trump, foreign policy in speech to VOA

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Less than a week after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol to try to subvert the results of an election, Pompeo told staff at the Voice of America that America retains the credibility to defend democratic values abroad.

WATCH: House impeaches Trump for a second time

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Alan Fram, Associated Press

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the U.S. Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.

State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

The FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol

By Associated Press

Michigan has banned the open carry of guns in the state Capitol a week after an armed mob rioted in the U.S. Capitol and following a protest in the statehouse last year.

Bar association seeks Giuliani expulsion after Capitol attack

By Mike Sisak, Associated Press

Rudy Giuliani is facing possible expulsion from the New York State Bar Association over incendiary remarks he made to President Donald Trump's supporters last week before they stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Data snags cause Trump to miss giving Congress census data

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The Trump administration has missed a deadline for giving Congress numbers used for dividing up congressional seats among the states, as the U.S. Census Bureau works toward fixing data irregularities.