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Military Joint Chiefs condemn ‘sedition and insurrection’ at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security

January 13, 2021 7:50 AM CNN

America’s most senior military leaders condemned the violent invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminded service members of their…

GOP lawmakers’ fiery language under more scrutiny after deadly Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

As he fired up a crowd of Trump supporters gathered at Arizona’s state capitol last month, Rep. Paul Gosar falsely assured them that the…

Trump’s actions in last days as President increase his legal jeopardy

January 13, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump’s actions during his final days in office have significantly increased his exposure to potential criminal prosecution,…

Trump’s turbulent and lawless presidency will end with historic second impeachment

January 13, 2021 7:36 AM CNN

The fateful moment when the House of Representatives on Wednesday impeaches President Donald Trump for a second time will rank among the defining…

Mississippi ratifies and raises its new state flag over the state Capitol for the first time

January 13, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday ratified the new state flag, and Mississippi flew its new banner over the state Capitol for the first time,…

What to watch at Wednesday’s impeachment vote

January 13, 2021 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

A week after the mob stormed the US Capitol leaving staff and members cowering in their offices, in their chambers and waiting out the siege in…

New York City to terminate business contracts with Trump after U.S. Capitol insurrection

January 13, 2021 6:31 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week’s…

Pentagon authorizes arming of National Guard members supporting Capitol security

January 13, 2021 6:22 AM CNN Newsource

National Guard members supporting US Capitol security in Washington, DC, ahead of Inauguration Day will be armed, the Department of Defense announced…

Trump’s second impeachment still won’t remove him from office

January 13, 2021 5:38 AM CNN

We’re looking at a second impeachment of President Donald Trump. The process will be different this time, both for the lawmakers sitting in…

Congress made PPP more flexible, but businesses say it’s not enough

January 13, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

Congress has made the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible and given priority to the smallest, hardest-hit businesses, but the long-awaited…

House approves resolution calling to remove Trump despite Pence rejecting 25th Amendment push

January 13, 2021 2:22 AM CNN

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office through the…

Investigation into Capitol attack is unprecedented in scope, Justice Department says

January 13, 2021 12:09 AM CNN Newsource

Federal investigators are chasing thousands of leads in twin efforts to prosecute people involved in last week’s attack on the US Capitol and…

Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; 1st execution of female federal inmate in 67 years

January 12, 2021 11:34 PM Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (AP) — The U.S. government has carried out its first execution of a female inmate in nearly seven decades. Authorities…

U.S. House passes 25th Amendment resolution against Trump ahead of impeachment vote

January 12, 2021 4:43 PM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday night toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly U.S. Capitol attack, taking time…

Supreme Court clears way for first federal execution of a female death-row inmate in almost seven decades

January 12, 2021 10:05 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Justice Department to carry out the first execution of a female death-row…

Republicans begin backing impeachment in ‘vote of conscience’

January 12, 2021 9:41 PM CNN

Multiple House Republicans announced Tuesday evening they would support the impeachment of President Donald Trump for his role inciting last…

New York man charged in Capitol riot bails out as attorney says he was ‘not part of the mob’

January 12, 2021 9:35 PM CNN

A New York man who allegedly gave a video interview while in the US Capitol was released on bond after being charged with crimes related to…

House passes resolution urging Pence to remove Trump from power using 25th Amendment; vice president has ruled it out

January 12, 2021 9:28 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House has voted to urge Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution and hold a Cabinet…

McConnell believes impeachment push will help rid Trump from the GOP, but has not said if he will vote to convict

January 12, 2021 8:59 PM CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated that he believes that impeaching President Donald Trump will make it easier to get rid of the…

Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, to vote to impeach Trump

January 12, 2021 8:34 PM CNN

Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, the party’s third-ranking House leader, announced on Tuesday that she will vote to impeach President Donald…

Garry Kasparov: What happens next

January 12, 2021 8:20 PM CNN

As terrible as the events of Jan. 6 were — and I’m on the record warning of “the unimaginable” — I’m going to…

White House official says up to 20 Republicans expected to vote to impeach Trump

January 12, 2021 7:47 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — A White House official said they expect as many as 20 or more Republicans to vote for impeachment in the U.S. House of…

Pompeo cancels Europe trip after Luxembourg snub

January 12, 2021 7:26 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo canceled a trip to Europe this week after being snubbed by officials in Luxembourg in the wake of the deadly assault…

Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so

January 12, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President Mike Pence made clear Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office, in…

Final days bring new urgency to Trump’s desire to pardon himself and his children

January 12, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump has discussed issuing pardons for himself and his children with new urgency since the attack on the US Capitol, multiple…

READ: Pelosi statement naming impeachment managers

January 12, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named nine members of her caucus to be impeachment managers to argue the Democrats’ case in the Senate once the…

READ: Mike Pence’s letter to Nancy Pelosi saying he won’t invoke 25th Amendment

January 12, 2021 6:57 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President Mike Pence wrote in a new letter Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from…

Mike Pence rejects calls to invoke 25th Amendment ahead of House vote on resolution urging him to do so

January 12, 2021 6:32 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President Mike Pence made clear in a new letter Tuesday night that he has no plans to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump…

‘People can’t afford to wait’: Biden and allies push for quick confirmations of nominees, citing security threats

January 12, 2021 6:26 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden is on course to lag behind his recent predecessors who had Cabinet nominees confirmed on the day of inauguration, causing…

Troopers guard Texas Capitol and a few protesters gather as legislative session starts

January 12, 2021 6:24 PM CNN Newsource

Numerous law enforcement officers stood guard at Texas’ Capitol building in Austin and about a dozen demonstrators gathered outside as the…