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Trump will visit his border wall on the heels of deadly Capitol Hill riot

January 12, 2021 4:29 AM CNN

President Donald Trump will bookend his administration’s focus on immigration with a trip to his signature border wall on the US-Mexico border,…

Two House Democrats blame Covid diagnosis on lawmakers who didn’t wear masks while sheltering

January 12, 2021 3:25 AM CNN Newsource

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…

2 Capitol Police officers suspended and at least 10 more under investigation for alleged roles in riot

January 11, 2021 8:20 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Chief Justice John Roberts has received both doses of Covid vaccine, court says

January 11, 2021 8:07 PM CNN Newsource

Chief Justice John Roberts has received his two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, the Supreme Court said Monday. “The Chief Justice has taken…

Years of bad leadership from Trump, and now no leadership at all

January 11, 2021 8:02 PM CNN

The more new video we see of the storming of the Capitol by Trump-inspired rioters, the more aggravating it becomes. Specifically, the violent…

GOP lawmaker ‘strongly considering’ impeachment: Trump is ‘no longer qualified to hold that office’

January 11, 2021 7:59 PM CNN

Michigan GOP Rep. Peter Meijer said Monday evening he is “strongly considering” voting to impeach President Donald Trump following last…

Trump administration names Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, frustrating Biden’s efforts to boost relations

January 11, 2021 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

The Trump administration has designated Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday, reversing an Obama-era…

Law enforcement absent from cameras as questions about attack mount

January 11, 2021 7:22 PM CNN

In the wake of the attack on Capitol Hill last week, and myriad questions about how rioters breached the building and what is happening in response,…

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf resigns; FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor to take over

January 11, 2021 7:21 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Democratic lawmaker confronted in airport by Trump supporters

January 11, 2021 6:28 PM CNN

Video posted to Instagram shows Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California being screamed at by apparent pro-Trump supporters in the Dulles…

Pence and Trump finally speak after post-riot estrangement

January 11, 2021 6:18 PM CNN Newsource

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,…

2 Capitol Police officers suspended and 10-15 more under investigation for alleged roles in riot

January 11, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

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…

What’s the 14th Amendment and how does it work?

January 11, 2021 5:13 PM CNN

President Donald Trump did not act alone in provoking a mob to storm the US Capitol and stop the counting of Electoral College votes. While Democrats…

Angry staffer appears to be behind State Department website edits saying Trump’s term is over

January 11, 2021 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

A disgruntled State Department employee appears to have been behind bizarre changes to the department website Monday that stated that President…

What is the Insurrection Act?

January 11, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

Viral social media posts have falsely claimed that President Donald Trump invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807 law to deploy American soldiers to…

Pence and Trump remain estranged in aftermath of riot

January 11, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

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,…

Democrats promise quick move to impeachment if 25th Amendment push fails

January 11, 2021 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

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…

FBI bulletin warns armed inauguration protests being planned at all 50 state capitols

January 11, 2021 1:01 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Starting this week and running through at least Inauguration Day, armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols and at…

Melania Trump and adult Trump children avoid the spotlight after one of nation’s darkest days

January 11, 2021 3:56 PM CNN Newsource

As thousands of pro-Trump supporters streamed into Washington, DC, Wednesday headed first to the Ellipse to hear President Donald Trump speak, and…

Facebook banning, removing all ‘Stop the Steal’ content in wake of pro-Trump violence

January 11, 2021 3:53 PM CNN

MENLO PARK, California — Facebook will begin removing all content that mentions the phrase “stop the steal,” the social media giant announced…

White House counsel and Barr warned Trump not to self-pardon

January 11, 2021 3:53 PM CNN

White House counsel Pat Cipollone and former Attorney General Bill Barr have warned President Donald Trump that they do not believe he should pardon…

2 Capitol Police officers suspended, as many as 15 others under probe for riot involvement

January 11, 2021 3:43 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Two U.S. Capitol Police officers have been suspended and another person has been arrested for their alleged involvement in the riot…

Southern New Mexico’s newly-elected GOP congresswoman tells ABC-7 she will vote against impeachment

January 11, 2021 4:30 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In an exclusive interview on Monday, southern New Mexico’s newly-elected GOP congresswoman told ABC-7 she has no plans to…

2 Capitol Police officers suspended and another individual arrested for their alleged roles in riot

January 11, 2021 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Acting Homeland Secretary head resigns after criticizing Trump

January 11, 2021 3:11 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over…

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf resigns

January 11, 2021 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Michigan State Capitol Commission bans open carry of firearms inside state Capitol building

January 11, 2021 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

The Michigan State Capitol Commission on Monday banned the open carry of firearms inside the state’s Capitol building, effective immediately.…

The House can impeach Donald Trump, but it can’t stop him from fundraising in the future

January 11, 2021 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

House Democrats on Monday pushed ahead with their effort to have President Donald Trump impeached, convicted in the Senate and disqualified from ever…

US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election

January 11, 2021 2:21 PM CNN Newsource

The US announced sanctions Monday against a group of Russian-linked Ukrainians, including two people who worked closely with Trump allies to…

Melania Trump mourns lost lives but doesn’t blame the President for Capitol riot

January 11, 2021 2:16 PM CNN

First lady Melania Trump mourned the lives lost — first of the rioters and then the Capitol Police officers — from last week’s…