More GOP senators urge Trump to resign in wake of US Capitol riot

Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol and support for the House drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum.

Arizona Republicans to vote on resolution to censure Cindy McCain

Arizona Republicans will vote on Jan. 23 on a resolution to censure Cindy McCain, the widow of former Arizona Sen. John McCain.

Apple drops Parler from App Store over posted threats from users

"We have always supported diverse points of view being represented on the App Store, but there is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the company said in a statement.

If Biden halts border wall, it could cost taxpayers billions, CBP chief warns

President-elect Joe Biden is promising that border wall building won't continue under his administration, but with hundreds of miles under construction, the head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning that shutting down construction could cost taxpayers billions.

West Virginia state lawmaker resigns after being charged in Capitol riot

Republican Del. Derrick Evans faces up to a year and a half in prison for entering a restricted area and disorderly conduct. Before breaking into the Capitol, he posted: "If Pence betrays us you better get your mind right because we're storming that building."

Mitch McConnell sends letter to GOP senators on impeachment procedure summary

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Friday sent a letter to GOP senators sharing a summary of how the upper chamber could legally "dispose of any articles of impeachment" against President Trump before Jan. 20.

Biden calls Trump’s decision to skip inauguration 'a good thing'

President Donald Trump said he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, making him the first incumbent president to skip his successor's swearing-in since Andrew Johnson.

Dominion Voting Systems files $1.3B defamation lawsuit against Trump lawyer Sidney Powell

Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation lawsuit against lawyer Sidney Powell, seeking at least $1.3 billion for Powell’s “wild accusations” that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden.

Loeffler: 'I cannot, now, in good conscience object to this certification'

Sen. Kelly Loeffler, speaking on the floor of the Senate chamber after a mob protesting the certification of the Electoral College votes, said she is withdrawing her object to the count.

Trump drops all lawsuits against Georgia related to 2020 election

The legal team for President Donald Trump has dropped all litigation against the State of Georgia related to the 2020 Presidential Election, the Secretary of State's Office announced Thursday.

Pence, Pelosi share 'elbow bump' following Biden certification vote

Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a trying and at times scary joint session of Congress with an elbow bump in the predawn hours of Thursday.

House Judiciary Committee Democrats urge Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Seventeen members of Congress signed a letter to Vice President Mike Pence urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from office in the wake of protests in Washington by Trump’s supporters that devolved into a violent riot inside the U.S. Capitol.

Election law attorney on what's next for voting process, potential of impeachment
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Burt Odelson, an election law attorney, takes a look ahead at legal challenges that are rapidly unfolding in wake of yesterday's deadly mob violence at the Capitol.

Graham calls Biden 'lawfully' elected, says 'enough is enough' following breach of Capitol

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called President-elect Joe Biden "lawfully" elected and urged his Senate colleagues "Enough is enough" regarding election fraud allegations Wednesday.