Chief: Houston police officer who 'penetrated' U.S. Capitol has resigned

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer has resigned after it was determined that he was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.

Trump impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day

President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate will begin as soon as the House delivers the article of impeachment, which could mean starting the trial an hour after the inauguration begins.

Georgia Congresswoman to file impeachment articles against President-Elect Biden after inauguration

Newly-elected Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an ally of a pro-Trump conspiracy group, announced plans to file Articles of Impeachment against President-Elect Joe Biden almost immediately after he takes the power of the Office of the President. 

Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report

President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.

Trump becomes only president to be impeached by House twice, charged with 'incitement of insurrection'

The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.

‘I believe this was the right decision’: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey speaks out on Trump ban

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey broke his silence on the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump from the social media platform after the violent pro-Trump Capitol riot last week.

Impeachment divides Wisconsin delegation along party lines
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All five of Wisconsin's Republican House members said ahead of the vote to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time they opposed it.

After impeachment over Capitol riot, Trump releases video condemning violence

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a statement urging Americans to refrain from violence amid reports of planned armed protests in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Wisconsin National Guard headed to DC for inauguration

Approximately 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will mobilize to federal duty to support civil authorities in the national capital region in advance of the presidential inauguration.

AOC: 'I thought I was going to die' during Capitol riot

In an Instagram Live post, Ocasio-Cortez said she feared for her life and didn't know if she could trust authorities and some members of Congress during the siege on the U.S. Capitol.

8 House Republicans say they’ll vote for Trump’s impeachment

Eight Republicans have said they will vote to impeach Trump: Rep. John Katko, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.

House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Trump ‘bears responsibility’ for Capitol riot

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said President Donald Trump “bears responsibility” for last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters, but said impeaching Trump for a second time is a “mistake.”

McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not invoke powers calling senators into emergency session for a Senate impeachment trial -- meaning the earliest it can begin is Jan. 19, the day before Biden's inauguration.

Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'

Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.