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 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 Ballot counting paused in large Georgia county By Associated Press Georgia’s largest county is stopping ballot processing and tabulation for the day after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Continue reading
Jan 06 How Democrats won Georgia’s Senate seats in runoff elections By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The two victories will give Democrats control of the Senate for the next two years. 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 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
Jan 06 WATCH: Biden calls Trump to ‘step up’ after mob breaches Capitol By Laura Santhanam President-elect Joe Biden called on President Donald Trump to go on national television and tell protesters who support Trump to end their siege of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 06 Ossoff wins in Georgia, tipping Senate control to Democrats By Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow, Russ Bynum, Associated Press Democrat Jon Ossoff wins election to U.S. Senate from Georgia, beating incumbent Sen. David Perdue. Continue reading
Jan 06 Pence calls on protesters to leave Capitol By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence is calling on protesters to leave the Capitol immediately, going further than President Donald Trump who merely called for his supported to “remain peaceful.”… Continue reading
Jan 06 1,100 D.C. National Guard members being mobilized By Associated Press The Pentagon says about 1,100 D.C. National Guard members are being mobilized to help support law enforcement as violent supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading