Jan 06 WATCH: Senate will not be intimidated by ‘thugs, mobs or threats,’ McConnell says By Associated Press Lawmakers were resuming the counting of electoral votes Wednesday evening after the Capitol was cleared of a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: ‘Let’s get back to work,’ Pence urges Senate By Associated Press Pence made the remarks as the Senate resumed debating the Republican challenge against Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress reconvenes to count electoral votes after pro-Trump mob breaches U.S. Capitol By Associated Press U.S. Congress members are expected to return to the Capitol and continue debating the 2020 presidential election results after being forced to evacuate after a mob of pro-Trump supporters broke into the building. Continue reading
Jan 06 Twitter temporarily locks Trump’s account By Candice Norwood Twitter said it was locking the president's account for 12 hours, and would keep it locked if some tweets were not removed. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Lisa Desjardins reports from inside U.S. Capitol where pro-Trump mob interrupts vote count By Courtney Vinopal PBS Newshour political correspondent Lisa Desjardins was inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 as a pro-Trump mob breached a building and interrupted the Electoral College vote count. Continue reading
Jan 06 5 weapons recovered, 13 arrests at D.C. protests By Associated Press The Washington, D.C., police chief says at least five weapons have been recovered and at least 13 people have been arrested so far in pro-Trump protests. Continue reading
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 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. 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
Jan 06 WATCH: U.S. Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police By Associated Press The protesters stormed the Capitol shortly after Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, riling up the crowd with his baseless claims of election fraud. Continue reading