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Attackers of Capitol were 'domestic terrorists' sent by Trump: Nancy Pelosi

Calling for the impeachment of Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said those who attacked the Capitol last week were "domestic terrorists" and "the President of the United States incited this insurrection"

Companies donated $170 million to Republicans who rejected Biden win

Corporations and industry groups have donated at least $170 million in recent years to Republicans who rejected President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Trump, according to a new report

Defense department ensuring smooth power transition: Top Pentagon official

The US Department of Defense is ensuring a smooth transition of power, a top Indian-American official at the Pentagon said, and asserted it's fully cooperating with Biden administration in this regard

Senate minority leader says Trump impeachment trial can "begin immediately"

After US House impeached Trump for his role in inciting last week's riot at Capitol, Senate Minority Leader Schumer said a trial can begin immediately if the Senate Majority Leader McConnell agrees

In Oval Office video, Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Outgoing United States President Donald Trump on Thursday unequivocally condemned last week's Capitol Hill riot, and asserted there is never a justification or an excuse for such a violence

FBI, Secret Service brief Joe Biden on inauguration security plans

FBI officials and the US Secret Service have briefed President-elect Joe Biden on security precautions surrounding his inauguration and will also provide daily updates

President Trump's Republican wall eroding ahead of impeachment vote

Republicans offered only modest reproach when President Donald Trump said there were very fine people on both sides of a white supremacist rally

Confirmation hearings of top three nominations of Biden cabinet announced

The confirmation hearings of three top cabinet nominations of Biden would be held on Jan 19, a day before his inauguration. The three are Antony Blinken, Janet Allen and Lloyd Austin

Number 3 House GOP leader backs Donald Trump's impeachment as tide grows

Republican opposition to impeaching President Donald Trump began crumbling at the party's upper echelons as the Number 3 House GOP leader said she would vote to impeach Trump

US House all set to vote on impeachment of President Trump on Wednesday

The US House is all set to vote on articles of impeachment against Trump on Wednesday, thus opening the possibility of him becoming the only president in American history to be impeached twice

New York judge's son arrested over involvement in Capitol violence

A week after the chaotic and violent scenes erupted in the US Capitol, the son of a county judge in New York has been arrested for his role in the deadly attack

US House committee releases report supporting Donald Trump's impeachment

US House Judiciary Committee issued a 76-page compiled report supporting the impeachment of President Donald Trump on "incitement of insurrection" charges following a riot in the Capitol

Walmart, Disney suspend contributions to US lawmakers who opposed Biden win

Walmart Inc, the world's biggest retailer, and Walt Disney Co joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to US lawmakers who voted against Joe Biden's election certification

Will not yield to pressure to invoke 25th Amendment to oust Trump: Pence

US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday (local time) said that he will not "yield to pressure" to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office

Thousands of armed Trump 'patriots' plotting to surround Capitol: Lawmaker

A week after the violence in US Capitol, a member of the Congress has said that thousands of armed pro-Trump supporters are plotting to surround the Capitol ahead of Biden's swearing-in ceremony

25th Amendment is zero risk to me but will haunt Joe Biden: Donald Trump

US outgoing President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the 25th Amendment poses "zero risk" to him but will "haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration"

Trump defends his Jan 6 speech before Capitol attack; calls it appropriate

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his speech on January 6 after which thousands of his supporters stormed Capitol Hill, which is now seen as one of the darkest days in American history

President-elect Biden pushes for $2,000 'stimulus check' for Americans

US President-elect Joe Biden has called for a $2,000 "stimulus checks" to his fellow Americans, arguing that the current $600 coronavirus relief payment is not enough

US Army investigating officer who led group to Washington DC rally

The US Army is investigating a psychological operations officer who led a group of people from North Carolina to the rally in Washington that led up to the deadly riot in the US Capitol

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach President Trump after Capitol attack

Democrats in the House of Representatives have stepped up their bid to impeach Trump in the waning days of his presidency, contending he should be held accountable for the Capitol violence