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.
US Capitol secured after being stormed by pro-Trump supporters
The U.S. Capitol has been secured after pro-Trump protesters stormed the building on Wednesday.
What is the 25th Amendment? Here’s what you need to know
Some lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office using an amendment from the U.S. Constitution.
‘Un-American’: Republican, Democrat lawmakers condemn Trump supporters who breached Capitol
Reaction from lawmakers poured in after the U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday due to protesters supporting President Donald Trump breaching barricades and initiating violent clashes with Capitol police.
D.C. aide grabs Electoral College ballots before mob broke into Senate floor
A Washington, D.C. aide is getting props from lawmakers after they grabbed the Electoral College ballots moments before the mob broke into the Senate floor.
Woman shot in US Capitol dead, several officers injured after pro-Trump protesters charge building
A woman who was shot inside of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has died, D.C. Police has confirmed to FOX 5. This comes after pro-Trump protesters charged the building as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes.
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.”
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.
8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden's electoral votes
As one of six states that flipped from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020, Pennsylvania could have a spotlight on it during debate over the Electoral College vote.
'We will never give up, we will never concede': President Trump speaks at rally before Electoral College count
President Donald Trump slammed the media and members of the Republican party while urging Vice President Mike Pence to "do the right thing" during his address to supporters Wednesday who rallied near the White House in support of his efforts to overturn the presidential election results.
More Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers protest Electoral College
Leaders of Pennsylvania's state Senate Republican majority are asking Republicans in Congress to delay the certification of the Electoral College.
Trump renews pressure on Pence, says if VP 'comes through' and decertifies, he will 'win the presidency'
President Trump early Wednesday put the pressure on Vice President Pence, saying that if he "comes through for us" and decertifies the Electoral College, he will "win the presidency."
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
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.
Electoral College vote count: What will happen in Congress when Republicans object?
In a joint session of Congress designed as a ceremonial affirmation to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, some Republicans — but hardly all of them — are vowing to object to voting results in one or more states. Despite no evidence, they accuse the elections of being fraudulent.
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.
Trump says he will 'fight like hell' to hold on to the presidency
With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
Trump-appointed US attorney resigns in Georgia
The top federal prosecutor in Atlanta left his position Monday, a day after an audio recording was made public in which President Donald Trump called him a "never-Trumper."
Federal judge rejects lawsuit by GOP Wisconsin lawmakers, others seeking to overturn Trump loss
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers, voting rights groups and others seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Wisconsin and four other swing states.
Former Pentagon chiefs say time to question election results 'has passed' in warning to Trump
All 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud in an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump.