WBEZ’s Friday News Roundup: Jan. 8, 2020
Pro-Trump extremists storm the U.S. Capitol. Democrats regain control of the Senate. Plus, Illinois surpasses 1 million cases of COVID-19.
Pro-Trump extremists storm the U.S. Capitol. Democrats regain control of the Senate. Plus, Illinois surpasses 1 million cases of COVID-19.
‘Reset’ listeners give thoughts on the U.S. Capitol Insurrection.
The two options for removing a president are the 25th Amendment and impeachment. With the 25th unlikely to be invoked, Democrats appear to be moving toward another Trump impeachment.
The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol was laid five years ago, say experts on extremism and social media — but one was surprised when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.
The legislative Black Caucus is pushing for criminal justice and education reform in the lame-duck session starting Friday.
Pro-Trump extremists have been organizing on social media and online platforms for months as the “stop the steal” movement gained traction.
Eyewitnesses describe what they saw and how they felt when the U.S. Capitol was besieged by pro-Trump radicals.
Amid resignations and condemnation from Trump’s Republican allies, top Democrats have said that he should be removed from office by impeachment or through the 25th amendment.This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
What does the U.S. Capitol insurrection reveal about America’s culture, politics and racial history?
How should political leaders address Wednesday’s insurrection on Capitol Hill?