Politics

World leaders express shock at storming of U.S. Capitol

By Christopher Torchia, Associated Press

World leaders are condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Leaders expressed shock at the chaos that unfolded Wednesday in a country they once relied upon for global leadership.

PHOTOS: Inside the U.S. Capitol after extremist Trump supporters broke in

By Dan Cooney, Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Photos captured scenes of people forcing their way into the building, as well as walking around slowly and taking pictures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”…

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.