D.C. aide grabs Electoral College ballots before mob broke into Senate floor

A Washington, D.C. aide is getting props from lawmakers after they grabbed the Electoral College ballots moments before the mob broke into the Senate floor.

About 1,100 National Guard troops deployed to U.S. Capitol

National Guard troops were mobilized to U.S. Captiol, which President Trump supporters have violently stormed as Congress counted Electoral Votes to certify Joe Biden's win.

Pro-Trump protesters gather outside Minnesota Capitol, Governor's mansion

While chaos gripped the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., a pro-Trump Minnesota protest moved from the State Capitol to the Governor’s mansion in St. Paul.

Rep. Ilhan Omar drawing up articles of impeachment for Trump

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species

The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.

Trump says he will 'fight like hell' to hold on to the presidency

With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.

Federal judge rejects lawsuit by GOP Wisconsin lawmakers, others seeking to overturn Trump loss

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers, voting rights groups and others seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Wisconsin and four other swing states.

House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.

GOP plans to upend Biden win for Trump rips party apart

President Donald Trump has enlisted support from a dozen Republican senators and up to 100 House Republicans to challenge the Electoral College vote to confirm Joe Biden’s win.

President Trump's year-end video hails America's 'grit, strength and tenacity'

President Donald Trump has delivered a year-end video message after returning early from vacation, highlighting his administration's work to rapidly develop a vaccine against COVID-19 and rebuild the economy.

'See you in DC!' President Trump tweets ahead of 'wild' protest planned for Jan. 6

Earlier this month, Trump promised a "wild" protest in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 -- the day Congress will meet to accept the presidential election results.  

China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally

China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.

Trump makes 2nd request to Supreme Court over Wisconsin loss

President Donald Trump's newest appeal is over the loss of a lawsuit he filed in federal court seeking to void the Wisconsin election.

Trump campaign asks SCOTUS to take Wisconsin election case

President Donald Trump's campaign has asked the Supreme Court of the United States to review the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision which rejected his challenge of votes in Milwaukee and Dane counties.

House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill

The House secured enough votes Monday to override a veto by President Donald Trump of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Biden warns of damage to national security by Trump administration amid ‘roadblocks' to transition

President-elect Joe Biden is warning of massive damage done to the national security apparatus by the Trump administration and “roadblocks” in communication could undermine Americans’ security.