The pro-Trump mob took over the presiding officer’s chair in the Senate, the offices of the House speaker and the Senate dais, where one yelled, “Trump won that election.”

Mob Incited by Trump Storms Capitol

The pro-Trump mob took over the presiding officer’s chair in the Senate, the offices of the House speaker and the Senate dais, where one yelled, “Trump won ...

Inside Donald Trump’s Last Days in the White House and Plans for a Comeback - WSJ

The president’s effort to overturn the election alienated much of his inner circle—but solidified his dominance of the GO...

Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22 1/2 Years in Prison for George Floyd's Murder - Bloomberg

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22 years and six months in prison for murdering Georg...

After Grace’s Story, Michigan Will Study Its Juvenile Justice System — ProPublica

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed a task force to examine the state’s juvenile justice system and recommend reforms after a B...

Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial - The New York Times

Donald Trump is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Mr. Trump of raping her.

Republican senators torpedo Jan. 6 commission - Roll Call

Despite pleas from the family of a fallen police officer, Republicans blocked establishing a commission to probe the Jan. 6 C...

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South Korea’s elderly alt-right unite on YouTube - Rest of World

Alt-right communities based on misinformation and religious fundamentalism have become a subtle but looming force in national...

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Uber agrees historic deal allowing drivers to join GMB union | Gig economy | The Guardian

First agreement between a gig economy service and a union will not include Eats delivery riders

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Thousands of YouTube comments on Sky News Australia video celebrate BLM activist being shot in head | Sky News Australia | The Guardian

<strong>Exclusive:</strong> The racist and violent comments appear below a video news report about Sasha Johnson who was shot...

The Wuhan Lab Leak Question: A Disused Chinese Mine Takes Center Stage - WSJ

That Covid escaped from a lab isn’t the predominant hypothesis for the pandemic’s origins, yet prominent scientists are c...

Biden asks US intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked U.S. intelligence officials to “redouble” their efforts to inv...

Senate confirms Kristen Clarke to lead DOJ's Civil Rights Division - Axios

The civil rights attorney was confirmed on the anniversary of George Floyd's killing.

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Top U.S. health official calls for follow-up investigation into pandemic’s origins - The Washington Post

The theory that the virus came from a lab in Wuhan, China, has gained traction amid criticism of an international probe and r...

DC statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House o...

Under-the-radar court case helps piece together cop dragging at Capitol riot - CNNPolitics

The Justice Department has built out one of its most gripping and complex investigations to date from the January 6 insurrect...

How Josh Hawley and Marjorie Taylor Greene Juiced Their Fundraising Numbers — ProPublica

Politicians get the veneer of grassroots support, while shadowy consultants get rich.

In Oklahoma, Florida, and other states, Republicans are passing laws that make it easier to run over protesters - Vox

GOP lawmakers are responding to Black Lives Matter protests with anti-protest bills.

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He Defended Chauvin and Wouldn’t Call Floyd’s Death a Homicide. Now His Record Is Under Investigation. – Mother Jones

Maryland's former chief medical examiner also put forth the bogus carbon monoxide poisoning theory.

U.S. to provide vaccine components, medical supplies as India battles COVID-19 spike | Reuters

The United States will immediately send raw materials for COVID-19 vaccines, medical equipment and protective gear to help In...

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the preside...

3 Men Indicted On Federal Hate Crime Charges In Ahmaud Arbery Killing : NPR

Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and William Bryan, all face charges of attempted kidnapping and hate crimes in t...

Biden’s $4 Trillion Economic Plan, in One Chart - The New York Times

Money directed at families is added to an earlier proposal on infrastructure.

President Biden delivers first address to a joint session of Congress — 4/28/2021 - YouTube

President Joe Biden deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. The White House on Wednesday outli...

Ed Gonzalez, Harris County, Texas, Sheriff, Nominated To Head ICE : NPR

The White House announced Tuesday that President Biden is nominating as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

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GOP leadership bankrolls election objectors who lost PAC support • OpenSecrets

Members of GOP Leadership are bankrolling lawmakers who challenged the 2020 election results, helping offset the loss of corp...