Extremists intensify calls for violence ahead of Inauguration Day
“Trump or war. Today. That simple.” “If you don’t know how to shoot: You need to learn. NOW.” “we will storm the…
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The US economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. All of them were held by women
A year ago, a rare thing happened to American women. For three months, they held more jobs than men in the US economy — something that had only…
Continue ReadingRacial justice leaders are reeling from the ‘hypocrisy’ in the police response to the US Capitol riots
After police forced her away from the White House with flash bangs and pepper spray, Allison Lane and dozens of people who were peacefully protesting…
Continue ReadingWhite House warned governors about ‘USA variant’ of Covid-19, but no such discovery has been made
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shot down reports from the White House coronavirus task force that warned states of a more…
Continue ReadingAmericans watched the Capitol riot in ‘horror’ and ‘disgust.’ Here’s what they told us.
Sadness, fear and outrage. Calls to “lock them up,” and yet … also “heartbreak” at the state of the nation. Comparisons…
Continue ReadingTrump is losing his powerful social media machine. Now what?
After four years of using social media platforms to bypass traditional media and spread his message directly to millions of people, President Donald…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta: Memory fades as we age. But it doesn’t have to
Ten months into the pandemic, I turned 51 and did the math: I’m entering the final third of my life. I know that sounds grim, and I am hoping…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles County Covid-19 deaths in a day equals city’s homicide deaths in a year, mayor says
The number of people dying of Covid-19 in Los Angeles County in a day is now equivalent to the number of homicide deaths the city saw in an entire…
Continue ReadingDentists, students called in to help deliver coronavirus vaccines
As the US looks for ways to speed the administration of Covid-19 vaccines, some states and providers are pulling in non-traditional vaccinators,…
Continue ReadingMurkowski becomes first GOP senator to call on Trump to resign
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is calling on President Donald Trump to resign following the riots at the Capitol on Wednesday, making her the first…
Continue ReadingDavid Perdue concedes Georgia Senate race to Jon Ossoff
Georgia Sen. David Perdue has conceded the Georgia US Senate runoff race to Jon Ossoff, he announced Friday, making it official that Democrats will…
Continue ReadingFederal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer’s death
Prosecutors in the US Attorney’s office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police…
Continue ReadingMultiple Republicans are considering supporting impeachment, sources say
A growing number of Republicans want President Donald Trump to leave office before January 20, with some top lawmakers telling CNN they are…
Continue ReadingA congressman got on his knees to pick up trash left after the deadly Capitol riot
Rep. Andy Kim says he was devastated to see the smashed furniture, broken American flags, cigarette butts and other debris left behind by the…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the 5 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol
A US Capitol police officer is the latest to be confirmed dead after a mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingLawyer of woman who attacked Black musician’s son calls client ’emotionally unwell’
A 22-year-old woman caught on video falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her iPhone apologized and admitted in an…
Continue ReadingFact checking Republicans’ unsubstantiated claims that Antifa infiltrated Capitol riot
In the wake of pro-Trump supporters storming the Capitol Wednesday, several Republican allies of the President are attempting to shift blame to…
Continue ReadingDominion Voting sues Trump lawyer Powell for defamation, seeking $1.3 billion in damages
Dominion Voting Systems has filed suit against Sidney Powell, the lawyer who pushed false election claims for the Trump campaign, claiming defamation…
Continue ReadingOfficials say man seen in viral photograph at Nancy Pelosi’s desk arrested
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during Wednesday’s riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and…
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Ted Cruz would like you to just forget the last 4 years
Ted Cruz said something truly remarkable — like, truly — in an interview with a Houston TV station on Thursday. “The…
Continue ReadingWhite House in ‘crisis management’ mode: lawyers being consulted about potential impeachment
Outside lawyers are being sought for consultation by the White House about the prospect of a last minute, rapid impeachment of President Donald…
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Stocks rally as investors wait and hope for more stimulus
Bad news was good news for Wall Street Friday. Stocks rose at the opening bell to hit more new record highs — despite the fact that the United…
Continue ReadingBrad Raffensperger intends to certify results of Georgia’s Senate runoffs by January 20
Georgia’s top elections official will certify the results of runoffs that will tip the power balance of the Senate to Democrats as soon as…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia GOP state lawmaker who stormed US Capitol faces criminal charge
A West Virginia Republican state lawmaker who recorded himself storming the US Capitol during a deadly riot there earlier this week is facing a…
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A history lesson on presidents who snub their successors’ inaugurations
The presidential election of 2020 is already one for the history books. After a long campaign set against a global pandemic, former Vice President…
Continue ReadingBiden touts gender parity and diversity of his Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced key nominees for his economic and jobs team, including Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for commerce…
Continue ReadingPelosi says she spoke to Gen. Milley about Trump and the nuclear codes
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told House Democrats in a letter on Friday that she spoke with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley…
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Biden says Trump skipping inauguration is ‘a good thing’
President-elect Joe Biden said President Donald Trump’s decision to skip his inauguration is “one of the few things he and I have ever…
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GM redesigns its logo after more than 50 years
General Motors unveiled a new logo Friday that the company says symbolizes its shift toward electric vehicles. The now-lowercase letter M, for…
Continue ReadingBitcoin rally may be the ‘mother of all bubbles’ says BofA
Bitcoin prices have doubled in less than a month to more than $40,000. And while cryptocurrency bulls argue this stunning surge is justified, some on…
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