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House Charges Donald Trump With Impeachment for 'Inciting an Insurrection'
Democrats in the House of Representatives accused Trump of engaging in high crimes and misdemeanors when he encouraged "lawless action" at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Proud Boys Leader Who Posted Selfies Inside Capitol Due in Court
Nick Ochs, leader and founder of Proud Boys Hawaii, is charged with unlawful entry into restricted buildings or grounds.
Parler Video Accused of Inciting Inauguration Violence Widely Shared
The clip appeared online prior to the atatck on Capitol but gained traction as "free speech" social media was due to go offlie.
How Congress Can Block Donald Trump from Running in 2024
If the Senate votes to convict the president, they could block him from office in a later vote on penalties.
Adam Kinzinger Never Felt 'Real Evil' More Strongly Than During D.C. Riot
The GOP congressman and military veteran on Sunday described the ominous feeling he had during the siege.
GOP Lawmaker's 3 Siblings Want Him Removed From Congress Over Riot
"I believe that my brother has been a constant perpetrator of misinformation. I've been incredulous at the lack of accountability thus far," said Jennifer Gosar, one of Congressman Paul Gosar's nine siblings.
Cruz, Hawley, Other GOP Objectors Face Donation Boycott From Businesses
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Marriott International and Commerce Bancshares have said they will not contribute to Republicans who objected to President-elect Joe Biden's win.
Lawmakers in Capitol's Safe Room May Have Been Exposed to COVID: Physician
"On Wednesday, January 6, many members of the House community were in protective isolation in a room located in a large committee hearing space... During this time, individuals may have been exposed to another occupant with coronavirus infection," said Dr. Brian P. Monahan.
Chris Christie Says He'd Vote to Impeach Trump for 'Inciting' Insurrection
"I think if inciting to insurrection isn't [impeachable], then I don't really know what is," the former GOP New Jersey governor said.
Toomey: Trump Should Resign, Not 'Viable Candidate for Office Ever Again'
"I actually do believe that the president has disqualified himself," said the Republican lawmaker from Pennsylvania on Sunday.
Congress Member Voted to Overturn Biden Win Out of Fear After Riot—GOP Rep
Michigan lawmaker said his colleague voted against the results after being "profoundly shaken" by the violent attack on the Capitol.
McConnell Responsible for 'Whatever Dangerous Acts Trump Commits': Schiff
Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff called for a quick impeachment of the president, following the riot at the Capitol on Wednesday.
GOP Lawmaker Recalls Crying as Capitol Police Protected Him During Siege
In an interview with 'Firing Line,' Congressman Mike Gallagher praised the police for their efforts in stopping the crowd and protecting him during Wednesday's riot, despite not being adequately prepared.
Calls Grow for Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz to Resign After Trump Riot
By leading the charge for overturning the election, Democrats have said, the two Senate Republicans acted as provocateurs for the deadly insurrection that unfolded at the Capitol.
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.
Richard Barnett, Man Seen Sitting at Nancy Pelosi's Desk, Arrested
Barnett was among the many protesters who entered the U.S. Capitol as House and Senate lawmakers met to certify Joe Biden's election.
Capitol Police Officer Killed in Riot Should Lie In State: Dem Lawmaker
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after being injured during the pro-Trump insurrection, would become the first officer to receive such honor and lie within the Capitol Rotunda—the sprawling room that was overtaken by rioters.
'QAnon Shaman' Who Stormed Capitol Considers Riot a 'Win'
One of the most widely recognizable faces from the Capitol riot called it a "win" because legislators were hunkered down in their offices and wearing gas masks.
QAnon Supporters Think Capitol Shooting Victim Ashli Babbitt is Still Alive
The false claim was shared on Parler by Lin Wood, the Trump supporting conspiracy theorist who also suggests antifa were behind attack.
Fears QAnon Preparing for 'Second Revolution' With Repeat of Capitol Riot
Prominent conspiracy theorists are sharing messages about returning to D.C. with guns and physically removing Joe Biden.
Josiah Colt, Rioter Pictured Hanging from Senate Balcony, Begs Forgiveness
The 34-year-old said he had "brought shame upon myself" in storming the Capitol and sitting in Vice President Mike Pence's chair.
AOC Slams Hawley for 'Crying Over a Book Deal' After He 'Fueled a Riot'
"You should be expelled," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) tweeted to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Thursday.
'Ill-Prepared' Police Prompts Swift Change as Lawmakers Probe Trump Riot
Officials have just 13 days to fortify the Capitol grounds before Joe Biden will be sworn in as president on the very stage that pro-Trump rioters stormed with ease.
Ariel Pink, John Maus Ripped by Fans for Attending Trump March
After photos of Maus and Pink sitting in a hotel room together appeared on Instagram, fans demanded to know why the musicians appeared to attend the Save America rally in Washington, D.C., on January 6.
Capitol Riot Prompts Additional Security for Biden Inauguration
The mass riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol this week as members of Congress were meeting to certify the presidential election is prompting additional security measures for the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
230,000 Sign Petition to Remove Trump; Pence Urged to Use 25th Amendment
The president is "the leader of the violence and chaos at the Capitol.... Enough is enough," the petition says.
Pelosi Joins Democrats in Calling for Trump's Immediate Removal from Office
Dozens of Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have called for the swift removal of Trump from office, whether by the 25th Amendment or impeachment. Only two GOP lawmakers have so far said the same.
GOP Senator Jim Inhofe Admits Mike Pence Is 'Angry' With Trump
A number of lawmakers have publicly called on the vice president to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office.
First Republican Calls for Trump's Removal from Office by 25th Amendment
The Illinois lawmaker described the siege of the Capitol complex by a pro-Trump mob as "a wakeup call" to install a new "sane captain of the ship." A second Republican later followed suit to support immediately ousting the president.
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.