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Attack on Capitol Affirms Trumpism Will Live On After Trump Leaves White House
The mob violence at the Capitol was reminiscent of the thugs that roamed the streets of Germany in the 1930s.
The Squad, Pelosi and 130 Other Lawmakers Call for Trump’s Removal
Whether by the 25th Amendment or through impeachment, calls are growing in Congress for Trump to be ousted.
A Snap Impeachment Should Be Done Within 24 Hours
A snap impeachment could be done in a day, and must be done within literal hours.
Facebook Bans Trump Indefinitely, Citing His Intent to Incite Violence
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted that the president appeared to use the site “to incite violent insurrection.”
Trump Loyalists’ Breach of Capitol Is Likely to Embolden Far Right Street Forces
An escalation in aggressive actions seems likely, especially in the remaining two weeks of Trump’s term.
Congress Certifies Biden’s Win, and Trump Grudgingly Says He’ll Accept It
The president continued to peddle false claims of election fraud in announcing his support of an “orderly transition.”
US Capitol Locked Down After Armed Standoff With Trump Supporters
Vice President Mike Pence, who presides over the certification process, has been evacuated from the Senate chamber.
With Democrats Poised to Seize Senate, Progressives Urge Party to Go Big
Democrats may soon have a mandate to pursue a transformative policy agenda tackling the nation's immediate crises.
Activists Brace for Far Right Violence as Trump’s Diehard Backers Flood DC
D.C. activists are rebuffing Sen. Josh Hawley’s accusations of “leftwing violence” while bracing for far right violence.
Scotland’s Head of Govt. Says Trump Cannot Visit During Biden’s Inauguration
Travel to Scotland is restricted due to COVID and golf is not an essential purpose, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.