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Ben Sasse rips Trump for stoking mob, calls Josh Hawley's objection 'really dumbass'
In an interview with NPR, the senator called the president's conduct a "flagrant dereliction of his duty." He also criticized Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley for his challenge to the election's results.
Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures
Security remains high at the Minnesota State Capitol complex, days after a mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s win.
RI governor, Boston mayor among Biden adds to economic team
President-elect Joe Biden has announced Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as his choice to become commerce secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his candidate for labor secretary and Isabel Guzman as his pick to lead the Small Business Administration.
President Trump won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration
President Donald Trump says he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. He will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successor’s inauguration.
Stay or go? After Trump-fueled riot, aides debate early exit
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Thursday became the highest-ranking administration officials to resign over the pro-Trump insurrection. But some of Trump's critics don't give those in the early exit caucus much credit for walking away from their jobs with less than two weeks left.
Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions
A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president's remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area.
Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack
Simon & Schuster says it has decided not to publish a forthcoming book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, citing the lawmaker's role in fomenting this week's "disturbing [and] deadly insurrection" at the U.S. Capitol.
On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight
The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol was laid five years ago, say experts on extremism and social media — but one was surprised when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.