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Grassroots Organizers Flipped the Senate and Are Ready to Take on the Democrats
Labor and grassroots groups say they will “maintain a state of permanent mobilization” to push Democrats to the left.
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.”
Here Are the Names of Every Republican Who Voted to Overturn Election Results
Many Republicans in Congress still voted to object to Biden's win even in the wake of the mob assault on the Capitol.
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.
Democrats Gain Control of Senate With Warnock and Ossoff Victories in Georgia
A 50-50 tie in the Senate will be decided by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in her role as president of the Senate.
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.
Despite Trump’s Claims, Mike Pence Has No Power to Reject Joe Biden’s Win
As the vice president prepares to preside over the Electoral College, Trump claims that Pence can nullify the vote.