Riotous mob incited by President Trump widely condemned

Widespread reaction condemning the pro-Trump mob that stormed the nation's Capitol to interrupt the counting of the Electoral College votes.

Woman shot, killed after Trump supporters charged US Capitol identified as San Diego veteran

The woman fatally shot inside the U.S. Capitol Wednesday has been identified as Ashli Babbitt, a 14-year veteran who served four tours with the Air Force and resided in San Diego.

US Capitol complex 'secure' after violent occupation

An announcement saying "the Capitol is secure" rang out Wednesday evening inside a secure location for officials of the House. Lawmakers applauded.

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."

Lots of love, singing for President Trump on San Francisco flight ahead of 'Stop the Steal' rally

Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to D.C. chanted "USA" and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" in support of President Trump ahead of a "Stop the Steal" rally.

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.

House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.

DC says no guns allowed during MAGA election protest

D.C. police are posting notices prohibiting guns downtown ahead of the pro-Trump rally set for Wednesday.

Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs

All 10 living former secretaries of defense cautioned President Donald Trump Sunday against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud.

Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' Trump votes

President Donald Trump badgered and pleaded with Georgia's election chief to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state, suggesting that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.

More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week.

Trump vetoes Calif. fishing bill over seafood trade deficit

President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have gradually ended the use of large-mesh drift gillnets used exclusively in federal waters off the coast of California.

China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally

China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.

McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks

Pressure is mounting on the Republican-led Senate to follow the House, which voted overwhelmingly on Monday to meet the president's demand to increase the checks from $600 as the virus crisis worsens.

Michelle Obama, Donald Trump most admired in 2020, Gallup poll finds

For the third year in a row, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the most admired woman of 2020, while President Donald Trump has been named the nation’s most admired man, according to a new Gallup poll.

Trump made lasting impact on federal courts

Even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: he has left a deep imprint on the courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.