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First LookLawmakers vow a probe into Capitol Police for breach by mobIn the wake of the Wednesday鈥檚 storming of the Capitol in Washington, where pro-Trump mobs broke windows, entered both the Senate and House chambers, and vandalized offices, lawmakers want answers to how law enforcement handled the breach.
First LookTrump acknowledges defeat, says transition will be orderlyAfter a day of chaos when a mob stormed the Capitol, President Donald Trump acknowledged his loss in the 2020 U.S. presidential election for the first time and announced the Jan. 20 transition will be orderly. Multiple White House aides have also resigned.
First LookMob dispersed, Congress works through the night to confirm BidenAfter the pro-Trump mob that overran the Capitol was cleared out, lawmakers returned to the House chambers to certify the Electoral College votes from the November election before dawn.聽Vice President Mike Pence presided over the joint session.
Is this America? A breach in peaceful transition of power.Americans were left to consider the state of the republic as they watched the violent climax of聽Trump鈥檚 refusal to accept the election results.
First LookU.S. Senate control goes to Democrats with Georgia's winsJon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have won against incumbent Republican Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in a crucial race that has handed the Democrats control of the Senate. Their success is a symbol of a striking shift in Georgia鈥檚 politics.
First LookGoing against Trump, Pence refuses to reject electoral votesVice President Mike Pence, who had been under pressure from President Donald Trump to overturn electoral votes that will make Joe Biden the next president, said he would follow the Constitution, not the commander in chief.
First LookAt statehouses across US, hundreds rally in support of TrumpAt a protest at the Minnesota Capitol, there were loud cheers when the crowd learned that protesters in Washington had breached the U.S. Capitol complex.聽
First LookLawmakers evacuated as Trump supporters storm US CapitolA joint congressional session to affirm Joe Biden's Electoral College victory was disrupted as angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, forcing lawmakers to be evacuated from the building.
Politics WatchFor Democrats, the Cheneys are unlikely heroesBoth the former vice president and his daughter, Rep. Liz Cheney 鈥� a rising GOP star 鈥� played key roles in pushing back on President Trump鈥檚 effort to undo President-elect Biden鈥檚 victory.
First LookAmid a divided GOP, US Congress expected to confirm Biden's winThe U.S. Congress will convene for a joint session to confirm the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden. More than a dozen Republican senators have said they will challenge state results, led by Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz.
First LookWarnock win in Georgia puts Dems closer to Senate majorityThe Associated Press has called the Georgia Senate race between Democratic candidate Raphael Warnock and Republican Sen.聽Kelly Loeffler for Mr. Warnock. He will become the state's first Black senator.
Why GOP is splitting over Electoral College resultsThe decision to contest the results of the presidential election is forcing Republicans into a choice many dread: whether to oppose President Trump.
First LookAhead of pro-Trump rally, DC mayor calls in the National GuardMayor Muriel Bowser requested the National Guard be deployed from Tuesday to Thursday as protesters plan to rally in support of the president鈥檚 unproven claims of voter fraud. Congress is set to certify President-elect Joe Biden鈥檚 victory on Wednesday.
Why Georgia Senate runoffs may hinge on Black voting rightsGeorgia鈥檚 runoff votes will determine control of the U.S. Senate. Equally front and center is the issue of what constitutes fair access to voting.
鈥楾his is an assault on democracy.鈥� D.C. gears up for a wild week.The consequences of events unfolding in Washington this week may not be felt immediately. But the long-term impact on U.S. democracy could be significant.
First LookWhat to look for in Georgia's runoff electionAs the runoff election in Georgia gets under way Tuesday, Jan. 5, the control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance. It could still take several days to declare a winner, though Republican vote results could be determined first.
First LookJanet Yellen received $7 million in corporate speaking feesPresident-elect Joe Biden is aiming to聽rely on advisers, including Janet Yellen, with deep experience. But financial disclosures from some cabinet picks are raising ethical questions about corporate influence on government policies.
First LookRepublicans in Congress battle each other over election resultsLed by Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, 11 Republican lawmakers plan to challenge the presidential election results. But on Sunday, other Republicans condemned the plan.聽
First LookWhy Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected US Speaker of the HouseThe only woman to hold the speakership, Rep. Nancy Pelosi has won plaudits for leading Democrats' opposition to President Trump. No Democrat stepped up to challenge her.
First LookTrump tells Georgia official to change vote tally, AP confirmsOn Saturday, President Trump badgered Georgia's top election official, seeking to overturn the Nov. 3 election results, reported the AP and Washington Post.
