Four Killed As Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
At least four people, including a female Air Force veteran, died as crowds angered over alleged election fraud stormed the U.S. Capitol, officials said.
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Pentagon Activates 6,200 National Guard Members
The Defense Department has formally activated roughly 6,200 members of the National Guard from six northeastern states to help support the Capitol Police and other law enforcement in Washington in the wake of the deadly riot Wednesday that rocked the U.S. Capitol.
Reports: ‘Cabinet Members Discuss Removing Trump’
Cabinet members and allies are reportedly discussing removing U.S. President Donald J. Trump from office after angry crowds stormed the Capitol housing Congress.
U.S. Resumes Debate About Biden’s Declared Victory After Deadly Violence
U.S. Senate resumed debating a Republican challenge against Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, hours after mobs claiming to be “pro-Trump” stormed the Capitol complex.
Woman Killed In U.S. Capitol Served in Military
The woman who was shot and killed inside the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. has been identified as a female Air Force veteran and supporter of President Donald J. Trump.
Woman Dies As Mob Storms US Congress Over Election Fraud
Declared President-elect Joe Biden urged President Donald J. Trump to “end this siege” after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. to protest alleged election fraud.
U.S. President Denies Pence Will Confirm Election Defeat
U.S. President Donald J. Trump condemned reports that the Vice President would confirm his declared defeat in the recent presidential election.
Second Georgia runoff race called for Ossoff; Democrats will control Senate
Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff has won the second of the state’s two runoff elections against Republican David Perdue, the Associated Press predicted on Wednesday, handing Democrats control over the U.S Senate during at least the first two years of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Former Mossad chiefs: Iran unlikely to avenge Soleimani assassination until after Biden inauguration
Two former Mossad directors and a former Israeli National Security Council director have each stated that Iran will likely wait until after American President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on January 20 to seek revenge for the US assassination of Quds Force Chief Qasem Soleimani a year ago, the Jerusalem Post reported Sunday.
Abbas announces agreement with Hamas to hold elections
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Saturday that he had reached agreement with the rival Hamas movement to hold presidential and parliamentary elections. Hamas did not immediately comment on Abbas’s announcement.
U.S. Congress Overrides Trump‘s Defense Veto
The U.S. Congress has overturned President Donald J. Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by legislators since he took office nearly four years ago.
EU-China Investment Deal Threatens US-Europe Relations
Just weeks before taking office, the incoming U.S. administration of President-elect Joe Biden has received an unwelcome housewarming gift from the European Union in the form of a wide-ranging investment treaty agreed to in principle between the EU and China.
Turkey, US to discuss sanctions imposed over S-400s
Turkey and the United States are engaged in talks to form a joint working group that would take up the issue of sanctions that Washington imposed on its ally over its purchase of an advanced Russian air defense system, Turkey’s foreign minister said Wednesday.
PA lawmakers appeal to McConnell, Georgia court sets hearing in latest election challenges
President Trump’s supporters across the country are escalating efforts to contest the Nov. 3 election results ahead of Wednesday’s official certification by Congress, with some Pennsylvania lawmakers making a special appeal to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Georgia Republicans scoring an 11th-hour court hearing.
Israel, Saudi Arabia reportedly pressuring Trump to strike Iran in final days
Israel and Saudi Arabia are pressuring the Trump administration to carry out a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, the Arabic-language newspaper Dar Al-Hayat reported on Thursday.
U.S. Census Bureau Delays Revealing Voters
The U.S. Census Bureau will miss for the first time a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, in a setback for President Donald J. Trump.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Says He Will Challenge Certification of Electoral College Vote
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced on Wednesday that he will oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden when Congress meets on Jan. 6 to certify the electoral college results.
Biden, Trump, and Harris head to Georgia in final push for Senate candidates
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will head to Georgia to stump for Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ahead of Tuesday’s Senate runoff elections.
Outcome of Presidential Race Questioned In Pennsylvania
A group of Republican lawmakers questions the presidential election results, saying authorities wrongly counted over 200,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state.
Biden says Trump Pentagon endangering public by stalling transition
US President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump’s appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition, and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.