Jan 06 Senate rejects challenge to Biden Arizona win By Associated Press The Senate has overwhelmingly turned aside a challenge to President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona, guaranteeing the result will stand. Continue reading
Jan 06 Sen. Lindsey Graham: ‘It is over’ By Associated Press Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., gave a speech on the Senate floor tonight in which defended the right for his colleagues to object to the results of the presidential election, but said he didn't agree with them and believed it was… Continue reading
Jan 06 McConnell: ‘We will certify the winner of the 2020 presidential election’ By Associated Press "The united states senate will not be intimidated," McConnell said. "We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs or threats. We will not bow to lawlessness or intimidation. We are back at our posts. We will… Continue reading
Jan 06 Obama urges Republican leaders to ‘choose reality’ By Associated Press Former President Barack Obama said the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday is "a moment of great dishonor and shame" for the United States, but not a surprise. Continue reading
Jan 06 The NewsHour’s Lisa Desjardins reports from inside Capitol By News Desk PBS Newshour correspondent Lisa Desjardins was inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 as a pro-Trump mob breached the building. Continue reading
Jan 06 Republican congresswoman will no longer support objections to electoral votes By Associated Press Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., said in a statement that after today's protests in the Capitol turned violent, she has decided she will "vote to uphold the Electoral College results" and is encouraging President Donald Trump to "condemn and put… Continue reading
Jan 06 George W. Bush: ‘Our country is more important than the politics of the moment’ By Associated Press Former President George W. Bush says he and his wife, Laura, are sickened and heartbroken over the “mayhem” in Washington and have watched in “disbelief and dismay” as events unfolded. Continue reading
Jan 06 Officials declare Capitol ‘secure’ after nearly four-hour occupation By Associated Press Officials have declared the U.S. Capitol complex “secure” after heavily armed police moved to end a nearly four-hour violent occupation by supporters of President Donald Trump. 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 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