House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the relief a ‘matter of complete urgency.’
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State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops
The ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy look more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries.
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Journalists prepare for protests where they could be targets
The Associated Press is prepared to cover capitols in all 50 states.
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Vice President Pence calls to congratulate Kamala Harris on election win
It’s the first known contact between the elected members of the outgoing and incoming administrations.
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Former Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe calls on Trump to resign
In a rare comment on current political events, the moderate Republican says the president should step down now ‘to allow our nation to begin to heal.’
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Dominion sues Trump lawyer Sidney Powell for defamation
Dominion Voting Systems is seeking at least $1.3 billion for Powell’s ‘wild accusations’ that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden.
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Trump condemns Capitol riot, finally concedes to Biden amid talk of ouster from office
In a video message a day after his supporters stormed the Capitol, the president says his ‘focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly and seamless transition of power.’
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Trump finally faces up to election loss as officials consider removing him from office
Two Cabinet secretaries resign and a Capitol Police officer dies a day after Wednesday’s riot, while some administration officials discuss removing the president, who releases a video saying he is focused on an orderly transition of power.
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More Trump loyalists resign or consider doing so after president’s incitement of mob
Resignations have been rare in Trump’s orbit, despite the constant churn of hiring and firing that has characterized the president’s chaotic administration.
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After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition
Trump’s acknowledgement came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building.