Biden calls Trump’s decision to skip inauguration 'a good thing'
President Donald Trump said he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, making him the first incumbent president to skip his successor's swearing-in since Andrew Johnson.
Capitol siege raises security concerns for Biden inaugural
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20 was already going to be scaled back due to the pandemic.
Dominion Voting Systems files $1.3B defamation lawsuit against Trump lawyer Sidney Powell
Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation lawsuit against lawyer Sidney Powell, seeking at least $1.3 billion for Powell’s “wild accusations” that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden.
Trump drops all lawsuits against Georgia related to 2020 election
The legal team for President Donald Trump has dropped all litigation against the State of Georgia related to the 2020 Presidential Election, the Secretary of State's Office announced Thursday.
US Secret Service says they are ready for ‘all possible contingencies’ on Inauguration Day
Following a violent siege on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump rioters, the U.S. Secret Service says they are prepared for “all possible contingencies” to ensure a safe Inauguration Day for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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.
Vice President Mike Pence planning to attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, sources say
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
McEnany says White House will ‘ensure an orderly transition of power’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
A day after the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, White House Kayleigh McEnany said the administration would “ensure an orderly transition of power.”
Schumer promises to fire Senate sergeant at arms
Sen. Chuck Schumer called on Sen. Mitch McConnell to fire Michael Stenger, who has served as the Senate sergeant at arms since spring 2018.
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."
Over 60 people arrested, multiple officers injured and 4 deaths reported amid pro-Trump protests in DC
D.C. police say over 60 people were arrested Wednesday during pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Cuomo sending NY National Guard troops to Washington
Members of New York’s National Guard are being sent to Washington, D.C., to help “the peaceful transition of presidential power.”
Trump promises 'orderly transition' after Congress certifies Biden's 2020 election
President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol
Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.
Woman shot, killed after pro-Trump protesters charged US Capitol identified
A woman who was shot and killed after pro-Trump protesters charged the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday has been identified as 14-year Air Force veteran, Ashli Babbit, of San Diego.
What is the 25th Amendment? Here’s what you need to know
Some lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office using an amendment from the U.S. Constitution.
‘Un-American’: Republican, Democrat lawmakers condemn Trump supporters who breached Capitol
Reaction from lawmakers poured in after the U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday due to protesters supporting President Donald Trump breaching barricades and initiating violent clashes with Capitol police.
A moment in America, unimaginable but perhaps inevitable
It was a real-time breaking and entering the likes of which the republic has never seen.
White House deputy press secretary, Melania Trump’s chief of staff resign
Stephanie Grisham, first lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews have both resigned amid pro-Trump riots in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Twitter locks Trump's account for 12 hours, Facebook blocks him from posting for 24 hours
Twitter locked President Donald Trump out of his account for "12 hours" on Wednesday and deleted many of his recent Tweets. Meanwhile, Facebook later announced he will be blocked from posting for 24 hours.