Vice President Pence, remove Trump now
What more does it take? President Donald Trump has brought the country to depths of division, unrest and instability that once would have been…
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5 things to know for January 7: Capitol riot, Covid, Garland, Ossoff, Breonna Taylor
At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…
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Here’s what happened — and how — on one of America’s darkest days
At this time yesterday, it was already shaping up to be a busy news day: Two Georgia Democrats were poised to flip the Senate with imminent runoff…
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Trump pledges ‘orderly’ transition after riot and Biden win certification
President Donald Trump on Thursday finally pledged to an orderly transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden while repeating false claims about…
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There have been other attacks at the US Capitol before this week
The chaos at the US Capitol on Wednesday wasn’t the first time there’s been violence at one of the most iconic American buildings. For…
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Trump pledges orderly transition after Congress affirms Biden’s win and Capitol riot
President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged that he would leave office on January 20 for the first time Thursday, pledging an orderly transfer of…
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Congress completes electoral count, finalizing Biden’s win after violent delay from pro-Trump mob
Congress has formally affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, completing a final step in the electoral process after a mob incited…
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American Airlines announces new measures after flight attendants forced to deal with ‘politically motivated aggression’ on DC flights
American Airlines says it is taking several new “precautionary” measures, including no longer serving alcohol on flights to and from…
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China is thriving in the chaos of the US presidential transition
This is shaping up to be a good year for Beijing. As the rest of the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, China — where…
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US Capitol secured, 4 dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden’s win
The US Capitol is once again secured, but four people are dead — including one woman who was shot — after supporters of President Donald…
Continue Reading Trump’s deputy national security adviser resigns as other top officials consider quitting over Capitol riot
President Donald Trump’s deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger resigned Wednesday afternoon in response to Trump’s reaction to…
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How the news media covered domestic terrorism on Capitol Hill
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The events on Capitol…
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It took an assault on Congress for Big Tech to draw a line on Trump
Wednesday’s assault on the US Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters has created a crisis moment for the tech companies that have…
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Fact check: A sample of the false claims Trump, Republicans told on the day the Capitol was stormed
President Donald Trump made a large number of false claims in a rambling speech. His allies then made some more in Congress. Both before and after a…
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Pennsylvania objection halts electoral count again as House and Senate recess for debate
The House and Senate recessed after midnight Thursday to consider an objection to Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden,…
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The four living former presidents deride US Capitol breach in pointed statements
All four living former presidents — Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter — derided the rioters who forced an…
Continue Reading US Capitol breach prompts host of GOP lawmakers to decide against challenging Biden’s win
The chaotic US Capitol breach by an angry mob on Wednesday spurred a host of GOP lawmakers to announce they would no longer challenge President-elect…
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‘No one knew what we were supposed to be doing there.’ Inside the law enforcement chaos at the Capitol
The chaotic federal response to the Trump rally Wednesday, which was overwhelmed by rioters who stormed the US Capitol, stood in sharp contrast to…
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House and Senate reject objection to Arizona electoral votes after riot at the Capitol
The House and Senate overwhelmingly rejected an attempt to object to the presidential election results in Arizona after the debate was halted for…
Continue Reading Top White House national security officials are considering resigning
Several of President Donald Trump’s top aides — including national security adviser Robert O’Brien — are considering…
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