Politics

U.S. attorney says FBI agents searched offices and homes of Tennessee lawmakers

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

U.S. Attorney’s Office of Middle Tennessee on Friday says FBI agents have been searching the homes and offices of state lawmakers.

What is the 25th Amendment and what could it mean for Trump?

By Chloe Jones

Section 4 of the amendment, which gives the vice president and Cabinet members the ability to remove presidential powers from the president, has never been used. Many House Democrats say they will move forward with a swift impeachment if Pence…

AP sources: House Dems to introduce articles of impeachment

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Three House Democrats are planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, meaning the chamber could potentially vote on his removal from office by midweek, according two people familiar with the planning.

Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden will be taking a new direction to speed release of coronavirus vaccines when he assumes office Jan. 20.

Adam Schiff says Trump 'danger to the Republic'

By Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump is a “danger to the Republic” and should be removed from office immediately by impeachment, resignation or invoking the 25th Amendment.

President Trump won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration

By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Trump offered no clues for how he would spent his final hours in office, and will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor’s swearing-in.

WATCH: Biden, Harris officials give update on transition

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden and officials for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are expected to make a transition announcement at 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch their remarks here.

U.S. loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for the first time

By Associated Press

The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

Capitol siege raises security concerns for Biden inaugural

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is intensifying scrutiny over security at the upcoming inauguration ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden that already has been reshaped by the pandemic and the prospect that President Donald Trump may not attend.