Jan 06 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. Continue reading
Jan 06 GOP Sen. Sasse blames Trump for Capitol storming By Associated Press The Nebraska lawmaker and frequent critic of Trump said Wednesday evening that the Capitol “was ransacked while the leader of the free world cowered behind his keyboard — tweeting against his Vice President for fulfilling the duties of his oath… Continue reading
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 Manufacturers group calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment By Associated Press The National Association of Manufacturers called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Donald Trump from office to “preserve democracy.”… 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 Trump tells 'very special' protesters to go home By Associated Press The video was issued more than two hours after protesters began storming the Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers convened for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the Electoral College results and President-elect Joe Biden's victory. 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 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