Jan 07 Watch 5:55 Lax security at the Capitol prompts widespread demand for answers There were serious questions Thursday about security in and around the Capitol and why there weren't better preparations ahead of time. William Brangham reports. Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 6:43 Former head of Homeland Security on the dangers of Trump's rhetoric Questions continued Thursday over President Trump's actions -- about how he stoked the mob at the Capitol and whether he's a danger as he continues to hold power. Kevin McAleenan was acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security under… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 7:08 Police response at the Capitol brings claims of 'white privilege' The treatment of the violent mob at the Capitol by law enforcement versus the heavy-handed tactics employed on peaceful protests over racial justice has been widely talked about since Wednesday. Amna Nawaz spoke with Ibram X. Kendi, director of the… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 4:28 Insurrection at Capitol draws condemnation across the globe By Nick Schifrin, Layla Quran For years American adversaries argued democracy is too messy to be trusted, and Wednesday’s events gave them new ammunition. But while many U.S. allies lauded that democracy has prevailed after Joe Biden was certified as the next president, some were… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 3:41 News Wrap: U.S. sets a new deadly record from COVID-19 By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Thursday, nearly 3,900 people died from COVID-19 Wednesday -- the highest one-day total so far, President-elect Joe Biden introduced federal Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general, fresh violence kills at least… Continue watching
Jan 07 AP report: Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The failure also raised questions about the treatment of mainly white Trump supporters, compared with the Black and brown protesters across the country who demonstrated last year over police brutality. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: White House press secretary condemns Capitol Hill violence By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany Thursday condemned the violence seen on Capitol Hill Wednesday as "appalling, reprehensible and antithetical to the American way."… Continue reading
Jan 07 Schumer calls on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment By Associated Press Schumer said he and Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi called Pence Thursday, but that he would not take their call. Continue reading
Jan 07 Founder of site Trumparoo among dead at Capitol By Associated Press One of the people who died of a medical emergency during the storming of the Capitol was the founder of a pro-Trump social media site called Trumparoo and had coordinated transportation for several dozen people from Pennsylvania to Washington. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: Sen. Graham says president's 'actions were the problem' By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Graham added that he had no regrets of his support of Trump but that “it breaks my heart that my friend, a president of consequence, would allow yesterday to happen.”… Continue reading