FBI warns ‘armed protests’ being planned at all 50 state capitols and in Washington DC
The FBI has received information indicating “armed protests” are being planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington,…
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Two House Democrats blame Covid diagnosis on lawmakers who didn’t wear masks while sheltering
Two House Democrats said they tested positive for Covid-19 after sheltering in place with other members of Congress who did not wear masks during the…
Continue Reading 2 Capitol Police officers suspended and at least 10 more under investigation for alleged roles in riot
Two US Capitol Police officers were suspended and at least 10 more are under investigation for their behavior during last week’s assault on the…
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Chief Justice John Roberts has received both doses of Covid vaccine, court says
Chief Justice John Roberts has received his two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, the Supreme Court said Monday. “The Chief Justice has taken…
Continue Reading Trump administration names Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, frustrating Biden’s efforts to boost relations
The Trump administration has designated Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday, reversing an Obama-era…
Continue Reading Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf resigns; FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor to take over
Chad Wolf is resigning as the acting secretary of Homeland Security, he said in a letter to the department Monday obtained by CNN. Federal Emergency…
Continue Reading Pence and Trump finally speak after post-riot estrangement
Vice President Mike Pence received a memento from his aides the other day: the engraved chair set aside for him in the White House Cabinet Room,…
Continue Reading 2 Capitol Police officers suspended and 10-15 more under investigation for alleged roles in riot
Two US Capitol Police officers were suspended and up to 15 more are under investigation for their behavior during last week’s assault on the…
Continue Reading Angry staffer appears to be behind State Department website edits saying Trump’s term is over
A disgruntled State Department employee appears to have been behind bizarre changes to the department website Monday that stated that President…
Continue Reading What is the Insurrection Act?
Viral social media posts have falsely claimed that President Donald Trump invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807 law to deploy American soldiers to…
Continue Reading Pence and Trump remain estranged in aftermath of riot
Vice President Mike Pence received a memento from his aides the other day: the engraved chair set aside for him in the White House Cabinet Room,…
Continue Reading Democrats promise quick move to impeachment if 25th Amendment push fails
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said for the first time Sunday the House will move to impeach President Donald Trump if Vice President Mike Pence does not…
Continue Reading Melania Trump and adult Trump children avoid the spotlight after one of nation’s darkest days
As thousands of pro-Trump supporters streamed into Washington, DC, Wednesday headed first to the Ellipse to hear President Donald Trump speak, and…
Continue Reading 2 Capitol Police officers suspended and another individual arrested for their alleged roles in riot
Two Capitol Police officers have been suspended and another individual has been arrested for their alleged roles in the riot at the US Capitol on…
Continue Reading Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf resigns
Chad Wolf is resigning as the acting secretary of Homeland Security, he said in a letter to the department Monday obtained by CNN. This story is…
Continue Reading Michigan State Capitol Commission bans open carry of firearms inside state Capitol building
The Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday banned the open carry of firearms inside the state’s Capitol building, effective immediately.…
Continue Reading The House can impeach Donald Trump, but it can’t stop him from fundraising in the future
House Democrats on Monday pushed ahead with their effort to have President Donald Trump impeached, convicted in the Senate and disqualified from ever…
Continue Reading US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election
The US announced sanctions Monday against a group of Russian-linked Ukrainians, including two people who worked closely with Trump allies to…
Continue Reading Biden says he is ‘not afraid’ of taking oath of office at US Capitol after deadly riot
President-elect Joe Biden said Monday he was “not afraid” of taking his oath of office on the West Front of the US Capitol, after…
Continue Reading Fact check: No, impeachment itself would not ban Trump from a 2024 run
A viral tweet claims that impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time would mean he would lose the ability to run for president in 2024.…
Continue Reading New York State Bar Association opens inquiry into removing Rudy Giuliani from its membership
The New York State Bar Association has opened an inquiry into removing Rudy Giuliani from its membership for his role in provoking a pro-Trump mob to…
Continue Reading Biden receives second dose of coronavirus vaccine on camera
Joe Biden on Monday received the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on camera, as part of an effort by the President-elect’s…
Continue Reading House Democrat blames Covid diagnosis on lawmakers who didn’t wear masks while sheltering
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a New Jersey Democrat, said Monday that she has tested positive for Covid-19, and she blamed fellow members of Congress…
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The FBI wants your help in ID’ing the man carrying a Confederate flag inside the US Capitol
The FBI wants the public’s help to identify the man seen in photos, widely circulated online, carrying a large Confederate flag inside the US…
Continue Reading Law enforcement braces for more extremist violence in DC and around the US ahead of Inauguration Day
Calls for new protests in Washington, DC, and states across the country have law enforcement bracing for more possible violence in the coming days…
Continue Reading What’s the 25th Amendment and how does it work?
President Donald Trump has less than two weeks left in office, but after he fomented an assault by rioters on the US Capitol, House Democrats are…
Continue Reading Biden to receive second dose of coronavirus vaccine Monday
Joe Biden will receive the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Monday, according to the President-elect’s transition…
Continue Reading ‘America United’ announced as inaugural theme
“America United” will be the theme for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced…
Continue Reading House Democrats would impeach Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’
House Democrats are formally unveiling their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump on Monday, charging him with “incitement of…
Continue Reading Congress’ impeachment fight: What could happen this week
The fear, the anger, the pain about what unfolded Wednesday is only beginning to sink in on Capitol Hill. As members and aides watch new footage of…
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