Pelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump, says House will otherwise act to impeach
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters.
PHOTOS: Pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol in DC
The U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday after pro-Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
The U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday after pro-Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
A year after Soleimani killing, Iraq issues warrant for President Trump's arrest
Iraq’s judiciary says it has issued an arrest warrant for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year.
Iraq’s judiciary says it has issued an arrest warrant for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year.
Lawmakers vow to investigate police after pro-Trump mob breaches Capitol
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol.
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol.
Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol
Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.
Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia runoff, giving Democrats control of Senate
Jon Ossoff’s victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.
Jon Ossoff’s victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.
McConnell scolds GOP electoral vote objectors, says overturning results would ‘damage our republic forever’
Moments after the Senate retired to its chamber, McConnell said overruling the presidential election would “damage our republic forever.”
Moments after the Senate retired to its chamber, McConnell said overruling the presidential election would “damage our republic forever.”
In letter to Congress, Pence says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes
In a letter to Congress, Vice President Mike Pence said he does not believe he has the "unilateral authority" to decide which electoral votes should be counted.
In a letter to Congress, Vice President Mike Pence said he does not believe he has the "unilateral authority" to decide which electoral votes should be counted.
Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
Pelosi says Schiff, 3 others to lead Dems in Electoral College certification challenges
Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues
Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Senate race; 2nd too early to call
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Everything you need to know about the pro-Trump protests in DC
As Congress meets on Wednesday to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, pro-Trump protests are planned in D.C. by multiple groups, including the Proud Boys.
As Congress meets on Wednesday to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, pro-Trump protests are planned in D.C. by multiple groups, including the Proud Boys.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter won't attend inauguration, send 'best wishes' to Biden, Harris
It marks the first time the couple, 96 and 93, will have missed the ceremonies since Carter was sworn in as the 39th president in 1977.
It marks the first time the couple, 96 and 93, will have missed the ceremonies since Carter was sworn in as the 39th president in 1977.
Biden says Democratic victories in Georgia Senate runoffs would lead to $2,000 stimulus checks
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
Georgia Senate runoff races: Why they matter and what you need to know
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
Congress starts new session amid COVID pandemic, Biden's win
Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.
Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.
Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
GOP senators, led by Cruz, to object to Electoral College certification, demand emergency audit
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.