The Latest On Occupation Of The U.S. Capitol Building By Pro-Trump Extremists
A rally in support of President Trump turned chaotic on Wednesday. The U.S. Capitol went into lockdown as protesters breached the building.
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Rep. Omar Says She Is Drafting New Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
"We can't allow him to remain in office, it's a matter of preserving our Republic and we need to fulfill our oath," wrote the Minnesota Democrat, as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Authorities Send Reinforcements To Help Secure The Capitol
FBI, ATF, regional law enforcement and National Guard personnel responded to the Capitol on Wednesday after it was breached by pro-Trump extremists.
Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, Clash With Police
After the president addressed the crowd gathered to protest President-elect Joe Biden's win, Trump supporters pushed past barriers onto the Capitol grounds.
2 Louisville Police Officers Connected To Breonna Taylor's Death Have Been Fired
Detective Joshua Jaynes, who secured the search warrant for Taylor's apartment, and Detective Myles Cosgrove, who federal investigators said fired the shot that killed her, have been terminated.
Texas Representative To Quarantine After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
GOP Rep. Kevin Brady announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. It follows a positive diagnosis for fellow Texan Republican Rep. Kay Granger.
Attorney On Call With Trump And Georgia Officials Resigns From Law Firm
Cleta Mitchell's now-former law firm, Foley & Lardner, said this week that her involvement in the president's call with Georgia officials alleging a stolen election was "concerning."
U.K. Judge Rejects Julian Assange's Bail Request, Citing Flight Risk
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled that the WikiLeaks founder must be held in custody while the U.S. government appeals an extradition request.
Trump Orders Ban On Chinese Software Apps, Citing Potential Espionage
The order, which takes effect in 45 days, says the apps use "personal electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers" to "access and capture vast swaths of information from users."
LA County Hospitals Begin To Ration Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
The spike in COVID-19 cases is battering hospitals, and Los Angeles County is in crisis. The number will likely go up after a weekend of New Year's celebrations despite lockdown rules.