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House Impeaches Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Just one week before he will leave office, Trump has now become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
Citing 'Opportunity To Move Forward,' Rep. Cole Urges Against Impeaching Trump
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
"I can think of no action the House can take that is more likely to further divide the American people," Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., said during debate over impeaching President Trump.
House Is Debating Impeachment 'At An Actual Crime Scene,' Rep. McGovern Says
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
"These were not protesters, these were not patriots. These were traitors. These were domestic terrorists," Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., said as the House began debating impeaching the president.
N.H. Town Hall Closes, Citing Threats After Police Chief Attended Capitol Rally
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
"Like all of America, we're waiting to get back to normal — whatever that is," said Dick Thackston, chairman of the Troy Board of Selectmen.
3rd Member Of Congress Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Capitol Attack Lockdown
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Rep. Pramila Jayapal says people who refused to wear masks during last week's security lockdown created "a superspreader event ON TOP of a domestic terrorist attack."
U.S. Puts Cuba Back On List Of State Sponsors of Terrorism
Monday, January 11, 2021
The U.S. removed Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list in May of 2015.
Parler Sues Amazon, Seeking To Restore Web Service
Monday, January 11, 2021
"Over the past several weeks, we've reported 98 examples to Parler of posts that clearly encourage and incite violence," Amazon Web Services said, according to court documents.
Trump Administration Moves To Brand Houthis In Yemen A Terrorist Group
Monday, January 11, 2021
The designation has broad implications — not just for the Iran-backed group, which controls Yemen's capital, but also for international organizations trying to help residents badly in need of aid.
Longtime Diplomat William Burns Is Biden's Pick To Lead CIA
Monday, January 11, 2021
William Burns worked for decades at the State Department. President-elect Joe Biden says he "shares my profound belief that intelligence must be apolitical."
Man Who Posed For Photos Sitting At A Desk In Pelosi's Office Has Been Arrested
Friday, January 08, 2021
Richard Barnett, who was pictured with his feet up in the House speaker's U.S. Capitol office, and a West Virginia lawmaker are two of more than a dozen people facing charges related to the riot.
Lehigh University Revokes President Trump's Honorary Degree
Friday, January 08, 2021
Numerous petitions have sought to rescind the Lehigh honor for Trump. One earlier effort garnered nearly 80,000 signatures, saying the president falls short of the university's values.
U.S. Capitol Flag Will Fly At Half-Staff; FBI Offers Reward Over Pipe Bombs
Friday, January 08, 2021
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after being injured in the mayhem, was a 42-year-old military veteran.
'What Happened Yesterday Is Textbook Terrorism,' D.C. Mayor Says
Thursday, January 07, 2021
Reading from U.S. regulations, Mayor Muriel Bowser describes terrorism as "the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government."
'Disgraceful': World Leaders React To Pro-Trump Extremists Storming U.S. Capitol
Thursday, January 07, 2021
Historians in Italy compare Wednesday's events to the rise of fascism. "Violence is incompatible with the exercise of democratic rights and freedoms," Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said.
Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol
Thursday, January 07, 2021
The Capitol Police said that officer Brian Sicknick died from his injuries and that several other officers injured in the attack remain hospitalized.
NYSE Reverses Itself Again, Moving To Delist 3 Large Chinese Telecoms
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
The reversal comes one day after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reportedly criticized the New York Stock Exchange's decision not to delist the companies.
EU Authorizes Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Saying It Has 160 Million Doses
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
"Now we are working at full speed to approve it & make it available in the EU," said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It is be the second vaccine to get EU authorization.
U.K. Judge Rejects Julian Assange's Bail Request, Citing Flight Risk
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled that the WikiLeaks founder must be held in custody while the U.S. government appeals an extradition request.
Scotland's Leader Says Trump Wouldn't Be Allowed To Visit Under Pandemic Rules
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
"Coming to play golf is not what I would consider to be an essential purpose," Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says amid speculation that President Trump might visit.
Iran Renews Interpol Request To Arrest Trump, Other U.S. Officials
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
It's the second time Iran has announced its hope to arrest Trump. The country says it won't stop pursuing him, even after he leaves the government later this month.