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Hurricane Milton is poised to hit Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to be historic
by A Martínez
Sarasota is still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene which hit less than two weeks ago. Mayor Liz Alpert tells NPR's A Martinez the city is likely to take a direct hit from Milton, a stronger storm.
Rep. Mace Says She Did Her Job In Line With The Constitution
Freshman Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina speaks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about events at the U.S. Capitol including her vote to certify the election results.
Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
Extremists, supporters of President Trump, breached the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented violent act. Early Thursday Congress certified President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris' victory.
Senate Leader McConnell Condemns GOP Objections To Election Results
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Scott Jennings, who worked for Sen. Mitch McConnell, about the outgoing majority leader, and the GOP's response to the mob that broke into the U.S. Capitol.
Democrats Gain Control Of Senate After Georgia Runoff Victories
by Emma Hurt
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock's wins in the Georgia Senate runoffs cements Democrats' control of the Senate for the next two years, but comes as polarization and political violence are on the rise.
U.S. Allies React To Breach Of U.S. Capitol By Pro-Trump Extremists
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists has shocked America's allies, and prompted denunciations. They've called it an assault on democracy, and urged a peaceful transfer of power.
Pro-Trump Crowd Turns Into Violent Mob, Breaches U.S. Capitol
by Hannah Allam
One of the most shocking parts of Wednesday's pro-Trump mob attack on the U.S. Capitol was just how quickly it all unfolded. We examine the historic, and troubling day.
Pro-Trump Mob's Storming Of U.S. Capitol Reveals Many Security Issues
by Greg Myre
When a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, they faced surprisingly little security for such an important location. The mob smashed windows and rampaged through both the House and Senate chambers.
Violence In D.C. Overshadows Democrats' Wins In Ga. Senate Runoffs
by Sarah McCammon
Black voters and activists in Savannah, Ga., where Revered Rafael Warnock grew up, are celebrating his historic victory over the GOP challenger in one of the state's Senate runoff elections.
President Trump's Supporters Insist That They Are Not Going Away
by Scott Horsley
Some in the pro-Trump crowd that gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday night said they had little hope of overturning the election results, but that they were determined to send a message.
Ghostwriter Creates, 'Chef Lenny: Cooking For Humans,' For Pet Lizard
Valerie Musser ran a catering business until the pandemic. With her spare time, she prepared lizard-sized meals, got Lenny a petite chef's hat and offered recipes for humans, like blueberry muffins.
Is President Trump Unfit To Remain In Office For The Next 2 Weeks?
Many lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are calling for Trump's removal ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Constitution expert Kim Wehle about the 25th Amendment.
Grandparents, Dressed In Inflatable Polar Bear Costumes, Hug Grandkids
Barbara and Clive Walshaw really missed their grandkids, but needed to stay safe. Barbara found the costumes online. They put 'em on, snuck up to the grandkids' house and surprised them on Christmas.