Illinois Congressional Democrats — and 1 Republican — Call For Trump’s Forcible Removal
At least three Democrats and one Republican want to invoke the 25th Amendment to oust Trump after he incited a fatal breach of the Capitol.
At least three Democrats and one Republican want to invoke the 25th Amendment to oust Trump after he incited a fatal breach of the Capitol.
Police say 14 officers were injured and at least 70 arrests were made by Thursday morning. Law enforcement agencies are requesting the public’s help in identifying rioters.
This was far from the first time the Capitol has been scarred by violence.
Some are questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed a mob to occupy and vandalize the building.
In a post Thursday morning, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the risk of allowing President Trump to use the platform is too great.
A mob of Trump supporters breached the Capitol building, persuaded by the president’s false claim of a stolen election. Even so, some recognize the campaign to overturn the results is doomed.
Lawmakers returned to the Capitol after hours of chaos in which protesters forced their way into the building and abruptly halted Congress’ tally of Electoral College votes.
WAMU’s Daniella Cheslow recalls her view from outside the U.S. Capitol after thousands of pro-Trump extremists stormed the building.
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Members of Congress reconvened after pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol and halted election certification proceedings.