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January 11, 2021

DC mayor pushes for increased security around inauguration

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser is seeking increased security around President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in the ...

January 11, 2021

Capitol police were overrun, 'left naked' against rioters

Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on ...

January 11, 2021

Lawmakers who voted against Biden are denounced back home

Republican members of Congress who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory, even after a mob broke into the ...

January 11, 2021

Oaths questioned as Trump's backers fight against loss

Before they take office, elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. But what happens when they are accused of ...

January 10, 2021

The Latest: Trump orders US flags lowered to honor officers

The Latest on President Donald Trump and impeachment (all times local): 5:25 p.m. President Donald Trump is ordering the U.S.

January 10, 2021

Warnock condemns Capitol rioters in post-election sermon

In his first sermon since being declared a winner in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff election, the Rev. Raphael Warnock on ...

January 10, 2021

Africa exceeds 3 million COVID-19 cases, 30% in South Africa

Africa passed the milestone of 3 million confirmed cases COVID-19 on Sunday, including more than 72,000 deaths, according to ...

January 10, 2021

Chinese state media blast latest Pompeo move on Taiwan

China's state media lashed out at the latest move on Taiwan by the departing Trump administration, accusing U.S.

January 10, 2021

What Biden's Cabinet picks say about how he plans to govern

Joe Biden promised that his presidency would mean a return to normalcy. His Cabinet picks help demonstrate how he plans to ...

January 10, 2021

Pope prays for dead in Capitol rioting, appeals for calm

Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to ...

January 10, 2021

Pompeo voids restrictions on diplomatic contacts with Taiwan

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Saturday that the State Department is voiding longstanding restrictions on how U.S.

January 10, 2021

'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

President Donald Trump's steadfast grip on Republicans in Washington is beginning to crumble, leaving him more politically ...

January 10, 2021

'Brian did his job': Family remembers fallen Capitol officer

From his early days growing up in a New Jersey hamlet, Brian Sicknick wanted to be a police officer. He enlisted in the ...

January 10, 2021

Dems' momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters

Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House ...

January 10, 2021

The Latest: Pelosi ties rioters' actions to 'whiteness'

The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local): 4:20 p.m.

January 10, 2021

After DOJ warning, NCAA to delay vote on compensation rules

The NCAA is set to delay a potential landmark vote on legislation that would permit college athletes to be compensated for ...

January 09, 2021

After deadly siege, lawmakers ask why police so outnumbered

The police were badly outnumbered. Only a few dozen guarded the West front of the Capitol when they were rushed by thousands ...

January 09, 2021

Rep. Maloney: Dems ready to move on 2nd impeachment

A member of New York's Congressional delegation on Saturday said Democrats are ready to move on a second impeachment of ...

January 09, 2021

Democratic wins could strengthen Biden's legislative push

President-elect Joe Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the ...

January 09, 2021

New York Democrats demand Trump impeachment

Members of New York's Congressional delegation on Saturday demanded the removal of President Donald Trump from office.