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Protesters swarm statehouses across U.S.; some evacuated

Protesters swarm statehouses across U.S.; some evacuated

Protesters who back President Donald Trump have massed at statehouses from Georgia to New Mexico. The demonstrations Wednesday led some officials to evacuate, while cheers rang out at several demonstrations as a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Amid violence, Trump says, 'Remember this day forever'

Amid violence, Trump says, 'Remember this day forever'

President Donald Trump appears to be excusing the violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol by supporters who disrupted the formalization of his electoral defeat. Facebook and Twitter have removed a short video of Trump where he is urging his supporters at the Capitol to “go home” while at the same time keeping up false attacks about the presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol

Minnesota's congressional delegation denounces mob activity at U.S. Capitol

Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation sent out their response as dozens of President Donald Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.
by MPR News Staff

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What does Raphael Warnock’s win mean for Georgia and the Democrats?

What does Raphael Warnock’s win mean for Georgia and the Democrats?

Two election victories in Georgia delivered the state’s first Black U.S. senator and gave Democrats the majority in the Senate. Host Kerri Miller talked to a political scientist about what led to the historic win and shift in power.
by Kerri Miller

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Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

President-elect Joe Biden is calling for the restoration of “just simple decency” after a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certifying the results of November’s election in which Biden won the White House.
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Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol in bid to overturn election

Pro-Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol in bid to overturn election

A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy. A woman was shot and killed inside the Capitol, and Washington’s mayor instituted an evening curfew in an attempt to contain the violence.
by The Associated Press

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Pence says he doesn't have power to reject electoral votes

Pence says he doesn't have power to reject electoral votes

Vice President Pence said on Wednesday that he does not have the power to reject Electoral College votes, calling his role in the joint session of Congress to count the ballots "largely ceremonial."
by Alana Wise

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Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
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Trump tells Pence to show 'extreme courage' and overturn results

Trump tells Pence to show 'extreme courage' and overturn results

The president's badgering sets up his wingman to take the blame when Trump's quixotic quest to overturn election results fails and Congress certifies President-elect Joe Biden's win.
by Tamara Keith

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