January 7, 2021 NY attorney general demands investigation of Trump's, family members' role in fomenting riots Letitia James also wants officials to identify and investigate participants in Wednesday's raid on the Capitol
January 7, 2021 Senate sergeant-at-arms resigns amid backlash over response to Capitol rioting The Senate's sergeant-at-arms, Michael Stengler, has resigned at the request of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and amid widespread concern that the Capitol lacked sufficient security to defend against the type of riots that occurred on Wednesday.
January 7, 2021 Capitol rioting: Rep. Crenshaw blasts fellow Republicans for 'lying' to Trump supporters Voters were "lied to" leading up to the riots that engulfed the Capitol in chaos and resulted in at least four deaths, Rep. Dan Crenshaw told Fox News on Thursday.
January 7, 2021 Doug Schoen: Capitol riot incited by Trump shows democracy at risk — Dems & GOP must work together peacefully The unprecedented, shocking and disgraceful violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Wednesday as lawmakers met to certify Electoral College votes shows that the foundation of America’s democracy is at risk.
January 7, 2021 Capitol protests: FBI manhunt for riot suspects goes high-tech A coalition of law enforcement agencies spearheaded by the FBI is hunting for anyone involved in Wednesday’s riots on Capitol Hill, and former special agents tell ӣƵ that advanced digital technology as well as traditional techniques will be used to find suspects.
January 7, 2021 Biden quiet on 25th Amendment calls; tells Pence, Cabinet, Congress to 'act as they see fit' President-elect Joe Biden has stayed mum amid calls from Democrats to invoke the 25th Amendment or pursue articles of impeachment to thwart the last two weeks of the Trump presidency.
January 7, 2021 Hawley blasts 'woke mob' at Simon & Schuster after canceling his book Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., blasted Simon & Schuster Thursday over its decision to cancel the publication of his upcoming book following the violence that took place on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
January 7, 2021 Capitol Police Chief Sund issues notice of resignation Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund announced his resignation Thursday, a day after protesters breached the Capitol building, overran his officers and prompted condemnations from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
January 7, 2021 Rep. Kinzinger explains call to invoke 25th Amendment, says other Republicans agree with him The 25th Amendment should be invoked against President Trump because "it does not seem like anybody is really manning the executive branch," Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., told "Your World" Thursday.
January 7, 2021 McEnany condemns ‘appalling’ violence at Capitol, promises ‘orderly transition’ White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany gave a moments-long news briefing Thursday evening to condemn the “appalling, reprehensible” violence at the Capitol Wednesday and to ensure the administration was working on a smooth transition of power.