Georgia woman among dead after riot at U.S. Capitol
A 34-year-old woman from Kennesaw, Georgia was one of four people who died when a mob of President Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, according to DC Police.
Rep. Omar unveils articles of impeachment for President Trump
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has written the articles of impeachment for President Donald Trump.
Leaders point out differences in police response to Black Lives Matter protesters versus Capitol rioters
From the President-elect to local activists, some say there are stark differences between the way police handled Black Lives Matter protests over the summer and Wednesday's rally-turned-riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns blaming Trump rhetoric after Capitol riot
In a resignation letter Thursday, DeVos, a Michigan native, blamed President Donald Trump for inflaming tensions in the violent assault on the seat of the nation's democracy. She says, "There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me."
U.S. Attorney: Minnesotans involved in Capitol riot will be prosecuted
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Erica MacDonald is among a number of federal prosecutors pledging to prosecute people from their state who committed federal crimes during Wednesday’s riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee introduces Articles of Impeachment against President Trump
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has introduced Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Mexico leader condemns Facebook, Twitter for blocking Trump
“I don’t like anybody being censored or taking away from the right to post a message on Twitter or Face(book). I don’t agree with that, I don’t accept that,” López Obrador said.
Trump tweets video message condemning violent mob of his supporters day after they stormed US Capitol
President Donald Trump issued a video statement one day after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an apparent attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden.
Capitol Police chief, Senate sergeant at arms resign after pro-Trump rioters breach building
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund will resign following the violent breach of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press.
Simon & Schuster cancels publication of Sen. Josh Hawley’s book, citing his role in pro-Trump Capitol riot
Following the violent pro-Trump riot inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Simon & Schuster announced it will no longer be moving forward with publishing Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s book, “The Tyranny of Big Tech,” citing Hawley’s “role in what became a dangerous threat to our democracy.”
Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders calls Capitol riot 'disgusting'
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders called the riot at the Washington D.C. Capitol "disgusting" and said "It just shows how far we have to come as a country."
Pelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump, says House will otherwise act to impeach
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters.
Capitol rioters could face up to 10 years in prison under Trump monument executive order
Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen vowed that pro-Trump rioters who entered the U.S. Capitol would "face the full consequences of their actions under the law," and those consequences could include being charged under President Trump's executive order authorizing up to 10 years in prison for "injury of federal property."
“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!”: West Virginia GOP delegate records himself storming U.S. Capitol
A West Virginia lawmaker recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, triggering calls for his resignation.
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger urges Cabinet to invoke 25th Amendment
Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger is calling on President Donald Trump's Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove him from office.
Minnesota lawmakers in and near the U.S. Capitol as it was breached describe experience
Minnesota lawmakers in and near the U.S. Capitol as it was breached describe experience
Pro-Trump protesters gather outside Minnesota Capitol, Governor's mansion
While chaos gripped the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., a pro-Trump Minnesota protest moved from the State Capitol to the Governor’s mansion in St. Paul.
Rep. Ilhan Omar drawing up articles of impeachment for Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.