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A mob of pro-Trump extremists clash with police as they try to enter the U.S. Capitol, hoping to overthrow the results of the 2020 election. Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser calls the violent takeover of the Capitol building a case of "domestic terro

'What Happened Yesterday Is Textbook Terrorism,' D.C. Mayor Says

5:17pm January 07, 2021

by Bill Chappell

Reading from U.S. regulations, Mayor Muriel Bowser describes terrorism as "the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government."

Some Point Out Differences In Police Treatment Of Capitol Riot And BLM Protests

4:44pm January 07, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an assistant professor in Princeton University's Department of African American Studies, about how police handled the breach of the Capitol.

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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer suggested in a statement Thursday that Vice President Pence "immediately invoke the 25th amendment."

Pelosi, Schumer Join Chorus Of Calls For Invocation Of 25th Amendment Against Trump

4:33pm January 07, 2021

by Barbara Sprunt

The House speaker said she had already made her opinion known to Vice President Pence, and if he and the Cabinet don't act, "Congress may be prepared to move forward with impeachment."

Lawmakers Call For Trump's Removal From Office After Riot At U.S. Capitol

4:06pm January 07, 2021

by Susan Davis

There are increasing calls on Capitol Hill to respond to President Trump's actions in inciting insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Some are calling on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.

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Federal And Local Law Enforcement Continue To Arrest Rioters After Capitol Breach

4:06pm January 07, 2021

by Brian Mann

A day after pro-Trump extremists breached the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement is scrambling to make arrests. Also, the effort has shed light on how the building's security failed.

How U.S. Officials Are Reacting To Pro-Trump Mob Attack On The U.S. Capitol

4:06pm January 07, 2021

by Franco Ordoñez

NPR looks at how different U.S. officials, including President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President Pence, lawmakers and President Trump's staff, reacted to Wednesday's insurrection in Washington, D.C.

Republican Voters React To Pro-Trump Extremists' Riot On Capitol Hill

4:06pm January 07, 2021

by Tovia Smith

Following Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, NPR talks with Republican voters across the country about their reaction to the events and President Trump's role in the chaos.

Former Senator's Staffer On What Senate Might Do In Response To Riot At U.S. Capitol

4:06pm January 07, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Adam Jentleson, former deputy chief of staff to Democratic Sen. Harry Reid, about his reaction to the events that took place on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Biden Announces His Picks For DOJ Team

4:06pm January 07, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

On Thursday, President-elect Joe Biden announced the team he wants to lead the Justice Department. It has its work cut out, including with the aftermath of Wednesday's violence on Capitol Hill.

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A Look At How Different U.S. Media Outlets Covered The Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill

4:06pm January 07, 2021

For those watching the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on TV, the news might have looked very different, depending on which cable network one tuned into. NPR looks at how the media covered the event.