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FocusHow a mob stormed the Capitol 鈥� and how to stop another assaultThe Capitol mob organized in public. Police need to be better prepared to track threats and prepare defenses for Inauguration Day.聽
鈥楬e will do his duty鈥�: How loyalty led to conflict for Mike PenceMike Pence鈥檚 top task as Donald Trump鈥檚 vice president was to be loyal. Now, his loyalty to the Constitution has put him in a political no man鈥檚 land.
After Capitol assault, public opinion shifts toward Trump鈥檚 removalAfter rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol last week, polls show a rebuke to President Trump 鈥� and deep聽bipartisan concern for the health of democracy.
First LookOnce again, House plans vote on President Trump's impeachmentCongress plans to debate the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, concerning a charge of 鈥渋ncitement of insurrection.鈥� House Republicans are split, but a few might vote to impeach him.聽
First LookAfter Capitol attack, some businesses rethink political spendingSome corporations are hitting pause on their political contributions to Republicans who backed false claims of election fraud. But critics say the move is merely symbolic.
First LookDo politicians serve the Constitution or the president?Elected officials swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution when they take office. But some elected Democrats are calling out their Republican colleagues for breaking their oaths by continuing to support President Trump in the wake of last week's Capitol riot.
First LookHomeland Security head abruptly quits days before inaugurationDepartment of Homeland Security acting head Chad Wolf resigned on Monday after he had pledged to stay to ensure a smooth presidential transition. Under Mr. Wolf鈥檚 tenure, the DHS has been criticized for suppressing information and becoming politicized.
The ExplainerAs tech giants recoil from Trump and Parler, is free speech at risk?Social media clampdowns have been swift in the wake of the violent mob action at the nation鈥檚 Capitol. Is it censorship of conservatives?
Moral imperative or dangerous precedent? House plans to impeach Trump again.On Monday, House Democrats introduced an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump, charging him with 鈥渋ncitement of insurrection.鈥澛�
First Look'Well-planned, organized group': Capitol mob details emergeAs more details surface about the mob attack on the U.S.Capitol, the depth of the organization is becoming evident. A gallows was erected, guns and bombs had been stashed nearby, and the attackers sought out specific members of Congress.聽
First LookWhy calls grow for President Trump's resignation or impeachmentTwo Republican senators say President Donald Trump should resign. House Democrats are planning to introduce an impeachment resolution.
First LookHow Donald Trump used Twitter to amplify his messagesAfter 12 years and 57,000 tweets, @realDonaldTrump is off Twitter. The company shuttered his account saying Mr. Trump would use it for 鈥渇urther incitement of violence.鈥澛�
First LookLife after Twitter: Trump looks for a social media platformParler may be a viable platform for President Trump. But Google, Apple, and Amazon took steps to remove it from their app stores and web servers.聽
After Capitol attack, GOP grapples with its futureWednesday鈥檚 events went too far for many mainstream Republicans. But how the party moves forward in the post-Trump era remains to be seen.
First LookBiden adds Boston mayor, Rhode Island governor to economic teamPresident-elect Joe Biden has tapped the governor of Rhode Island, the mayor of Boston, and a small-business advocate from California as the newest members of his economic team. If confirmed, the selections will shake up local politics in Rhode Island and Boston.
First LookCapitol security readies for Biden's inauguration, without TrumpSecurity forces in the nation鈥檚 capital are taking extra precautions for President-elect Joe Biden鈥檚 inauguration ceremony. President Trump has said he will not attend. National Guard from six states will support law enforcement in Washington for the next 30 days.聽
First LookCapitol siege's fallout: Resignations, deaths, condemnationsAs the Trump administration heads into its final days, Cabinet members have resigned and the president finally condemned the violence many say he instigated at the Capitol. Five people have died from injuries sustained during the riots.
Whither democracy? Americans weigh in on siege of the CapitolWhen the very functioning of democracy is disrupted by an unruly mob, it shakes the fabric of a nation. Here are voices from across聽America.
鈥楥itadel of democracy鈥� under siege: A reporter鈥檚 view inside the CapitolWednesday was the third day on the job for the Monitor鈥檚 new congressional correspondent. Here鈥檚 how the Capitol siege looked through her eyes.
First LookAfter Capitol violence, President Trump faces reckoningFacebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump鈥檚 accounts following a breach of the Capitol House by a pro-Trump mob. There are also growing calls for his resignation and invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Mr. Trump from office.
