Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his office said Friday.
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Capitol Police officer dies from injuries suffered during riots
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has died following injuries suffered in the violent siege on the building Wednesday, according to a press release from the department. The death is the fifth connected to the riots, which saw swarms of pro-Donald…
President Trump won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration
President Donald Trump tweets he won't attend President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration, making him the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor's inauguration.
US tops 4,000 daily virus deaths; Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against variant
The U.S. topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time as Pfizer reports some positive news on virus mutation. Get today's latest on the virus.
US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, evidence the economy is faltering as the pandemic tightens its grip.
Capitol police officer dies from injuries suffered during riots The officer is the fifth person to die as a result of the breach Wednesday.
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has died following injuries suffered in the violent siege on the building Wednesday, according to a press release from the department. The death is the fifth connected to the riots, which saw swarms of pro-Donald…
Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer's death
Prosecutors in the US Attorney's office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police officer who died Thursday night, a law enforcement official tells CNN. Sicknick was injured Wednesday when…
Trump's Education Secretary Betsy DeVos submits resignation
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has submitted her resignation, making her the second Cabinet member to resign over President Donald Trump's response to the mob breaching the US Capitol on Wednesday, according to an official. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao also resigned…
Trump addresses Capitol riots, Election fraud claims and transition of power
WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald J. Trump published a new video to his social media accounts addressing the violent riots in the U.S. Capitol, the state of the country and transitioning to the next Presidential administration. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1347334804052844550 He began by…
Trump finally concedes — amid talk of ouster from office
President Donald Trump conceded to President-elect Joe Biden and condemned the violent supporters who stormed the nation's Capitol Wednesday.
Boeing agrees to pay $2.5 billion to settle charges it defrauded FAA on 737 Max
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle a criminal conspiracy charge for misleading regulators about the safety of its 737 Max aircraft, which suffered two deadly crashes shortly after entering airline service.
Pelosi calls for invoking 25th Amendment; prosecutors 'looking at all actors,' including Trump
The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia says “all options are on the table” for charges against the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, including sedition.
Transportation Secretary to resign following Capitol attack; Facebook bans Trump indefinitely
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is resigning effective Monday, becoming the highest ranking member of President Donald Trump’s administration to resign in protest after the pro-Trump insurrection at Capitol.
What we know about the 5 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol
A US Capitol police officer died Thursday from injuries sustained after a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.Four other people died Wednesday during the stunning attack at the heart of American democracy as mob members…
Pentagon activates 6,200 National Guard members; Mulvaney resigns, says 'I can't do it. I can't stay'
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller signed orders activating the National Guard from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland for up to 30 days.
Mulvaney and others resign Trump administration in protest
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who still had an administration job as special envoy to Northern Ireland, told CNBC in an interview Thursday morning that he called Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last night and resigned. "I…
Congress rejects first effort to overturn election results; 4 dead in riot
Vice President Mike Pence said "violence never wins" as the Senate resumed debating a Republican challenge to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, six hours after pro-Trump mob attacked and occupied the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. Capitol building deemed "secure" after violent occupation
Live ABC News coverage of the attack on the U.S. Capitol: WASHINGTON D.C. — After nearly four hours of violent protests and riots at the U.S. Capitol building, officials have deemed the building "secure," according to AP sources. RELATED: Protesters…
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final votes were counted Wednesday, serving President Donald Trump a stunning defeat in his turbulent final days in office while dramatically improving the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s progressive agenda.
UPDATE: Trump's controversial response to rioters removed by Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
WASHINGTON D.C. — As waves of his supporters protest at the U.S. Capitol Building, President Donald J. Trump responded with a video statement on his Twitter account. "You have to go home now. We have to have peace. We have…
Pro-Trump rioters attack, occupy US Capitol; National Guard activated; Biden calls on mob to 'pull back'
Rioters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, clashing with police and forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's win. Trump told supporters to leave but continued his baseless attacks on the integrity of the election.
Ossoff, Warnock win in Georgia, handing Democrats control of Senate
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election. His victory gives Democrats control of the Senate for the opening of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Vice President Mike Pence reacts to U.S. Capitol protests
WASHINGTON D.C. — Vice President Mike Pence tweeted his reaction to Trump supporters' protests at the U.S. Capitol today. The Vice President expressed his respect for peaceful protest, but says that this "attack on our Capitol will not be tolerated."…
UPDATE: Woman shot at U.S. Capitol has died
UPDATE 3:05 p.m. -- The Associated Press reports the woman who was shot inside the Capitol has died. RELATED: Gov. Inslee issues statement as protestors trespass at his mansion RELATED: Protests at capitols nationwide; Olympia, Salem included UPDATE 1:30 p.m.…
