CDC Believes U.K COVID Variant Will Become Dominant U.S. Strain by March
"As of January 13, 2021, approximately 76 cases of B.1.1.7 have been detected in 10 U.S. states. Multiple lines of evidence indicate that B.1.1.7 is more efficiently transmitted than are other SARS-CoV-2 variants," the CDC said in a report published on Friday.
Goya CEO Says Media, Big Tech Want to 'Cancel' God, Free Speech and History
"We need to not move away from God, we need to move closer to God," Goya Foods CEO Robert Unanue said on Friday.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Recall Petition Gains Steam
Randy Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party, spoke about the recall petition and compared it to the mob of protesters who breached the U.S. Capitol.
Harris Says Biden Administration 'Cannot Yield' to Inauguration Threats
The vice president-elect commented on the upcoming inauguration and the increased security detail around it, following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
2 House Dems Ask Army Secretary to Give National Guardsmen Cots
The letter by the congressional members comes shortly after photos circulated on social media showing National Guard members sleeping on the floors of the Capitol in the wake of the deadly riot.
Florida County Says Trump's Mar-a-Lago New Year's Party Violated Mask Order
County officials sent a notice to the club saying that videos and pictures from a New Year's Eve party showed many attendees without facial coverings.
GOP Rep. Says He Lost Two Legs for Jake Tapper's Right to Free Speech
"I lost two legs for @jaketapper's right to say whatever the hell he wants, but that free speech also protects the Republicans he is so eager to condemn for asking Constitutional questions about the election," Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast wrote in a tweet.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans to File Impeachment Articles Against Biden
"I would like to announce on behalf of the American people, we have to make sure that our leaders are held accountable," Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Wednesday. "So on January 21, I will be filing articles of impeachment on Joe Biden."
National Guard Inauguration Deployment Among Largest in City's History
During a press conference on Wednesday, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said, "I think you can expect to see somewhere, upwards beyond 20,000 members of the National Guard that will be here in the footprint of the District of Columbia."
Wisconsin Dems Spend Over $100k On Ad Demanding Sen. Ron Johnson Resign
The 30-second ad, which was posted on YouTube and Twitter begins by showing the chaotic scenes captured during the Capitol riots, when supporters of President Donald Trump breached the building in protest of Congress certifying electoral votes.
Photos Circulate of National Guard Members in Riot Gear Sleeping in Capitol
National Guard members from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia and Maryland were sent to the nation's capital to stop any more potential violence.
What Mitch McConnell Has Said About Impeaching Donald Trump for Second Time
The article of impeachment accuses Trump of "incitement of insurrection" for the riots at the Capitol building on January 6, and according to a recent report from The New York Times, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may be leaning toward voting in favor of impeachment.
Trump Deflects When Asked About 25th Amendment, Says It Will 'Haunt' Biden
"The 25th Amendment is of zero risk to me but will come back to haunt Joe Biden," Trump said in Texas near the Mexico border wall on Tuesday.
FBI Report From Day Before Capitol Riot Highlights Rioters' Violent Plans
The Washington Post reviewed the internal document issued by an FBI office in Virginia which warned of rioters traveling to Washington D.C. to commit violent acts on the day Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
33% of Americans Believe Banning Trump From Some Social Media Went Too Far
The poll, which was conducted by Morning Consult, found that 39 percent of Americans believe banning Trump was the right move, while 28 percent said it didn't go far enough.
Lifelong Republican, Former FBI Director Calls for Trump's Impeachment
"This leads me to an action I never imagined—to state my support for those who speak of censure, impeachment or removal of the man whose primary job as president of the United States is to protect all Americans," former FBI and CIA director William Webster wrote.
Two Gorillas Test Positive for COVID-19 at San Diego Zoo
According to a press release issued by the zoo, two gorillas began coughing on January 6, which prompted zoo officials to initiate "the process of testing fecal samples from the gorillas for SARS-CoV-2 through the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System."
Lawmaker Urges Bill Belichick to Reject Medal of Freedom From Trump
"I would refuse it, if I were Bill Belichick," Massachusetts Rep. Jim McGovern said during an interview with CNN on Monday.
Melania Trump's Statement on Capitol Riots Has Lines From Previous Speech
Many of her comments Monday were similar or identical to ones she used in a speech at the Republican National Convention in August.
'Stop the Steal' Organizer Suspended From Twitter, Now in Hiding After Riot
Ali Alexander has been a popular figure at many rallies in support of President Donald Trump.
Here Are the People That Have Lost Jobs After Participating in Capitol Riot
As of Thursday night, 82 people had been arrested in connection with the riots, with the D.C. Metro Police and FBI actively searching for more and asking the public to help with identifying them.
Lindsey Graham Accosted by Trump Supporters at D.C. Airport
In the video, Graham can be seen receiving an escort from law enforcement officials, though the group of Trump supporters continue to follow him.
WSJ Editorial Board Suggests Biden Should Call Dems Off Impeachment
In the op-ed, titled "Donald Trump's Final Days" the editorial board discussed the riots at the Capitol building on Wednesday, where Trump supporters went to protest the Congressional certification of state's Electoral College votes.
Defense Secretary Condemns Capitol Riots, Pledges Peaceful Transition
"Yesterday's violence at the Capitol was reprehensible and contrary to the tenets of the United States Constitution," Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller said in a statement.
Mayor Muriel Bowser Demands Change in Control of D.C. National Guard
She also called on Congress to create a "nonpartisan commission to understand catastrophic security failures that happened at the Capitol."
Airline Union Calls for Capitol Rioters to Be Banned From Flying
"Our first priority in aviation safety and security is to keep any problems on the ground. Some of the people who traveled in our planes yesterday participated in the insurrection at the Capitol today," the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), President Sara Nelson wrote in a statement.
Ilhan Omar Drawing up Impeachment Articles Against Trump as Mob Storms D.C.
Omar's comments towards Trump come as the president's supporters continue to protest in Washington D.C. amid Congress certifying state's Electoral College Votes.
Georgia Senate Runoffs Finish as Most Expensive in History
The Georgia Senate runoffs finished as the most expensive races in history, as the David Perdue-Jon Ossoff race spent $171 million more than a previous record.
Pictures Show Guns Drawn on House Floor as Mob Storms Congress
Photos and videos posted on social media showed President Donald Trump's supporters protesting the certification of states' Electoral College votes.
Biden Expected to Name Merrick Garland as His Attorney General
The Associated Press first reported the news of Garland's expected appointment as Biden's attorney general, citing two people familiar with the selection process.