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Seen here in a photo posted on Twitter, Ashli Babbitt of San Diego, was shot and killed by U.S. Capitol Police during the insurrection at the Capitol Wednesday. (Courtesy of @Ashli_Babbitt/twitter.com)
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Authorities identify woman killed by police during U.S. Capitol rioting

2 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition

Trump’s acknowledgement came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building.

2 years ago

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence officiate as a joint session of the House and Senate reconvenes to confirm the Electoral College votes
Politics & Policy

Congress certifies Pa. results, Biden’s victory after chaotic day of violent insurrection

“We saw bloodshed because a demagogue chose to spread falsehoods and sow distrust of his own fellow Americans,” said U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey. “Let’s not abet such deception.”

2 years ago

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Philly-area congressional delegations condemn violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Members of Congress have been hunkered down through much of the afternoon as security attempted to retake control of the chamber from Trump insurrectionists.

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Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

The skirmishes occurred outside in the very spot where president-elect Biden will be inaugurated in just two weeks.

2 years ago

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Harrisburg International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Middletown. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Lancaster/York, is at far left. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
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Wolf administration rebukes GOP congressmen for expected ‘no’ vote on electoral college vote certification

More than 100 members of the U.S. House and 14 senators have planned to challenge the vote based on unproven allegations and conspiracy theories over alleged voter fraud.

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The Pennsylvania state Capitol in winter
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8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden’s electoral votes

As one of six states that flipped from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020, Pennsylvania could have a spotlight on it during debate over the Electoral College vote.

2 years ago

With the Washington Monument in the background, people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump near the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

Lawmakers had convened for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the Electoral College results but protests erupted outside and government buildings were evacuated.

2 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden campaigns in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, for Senate candidates Raphael Warnock, left, and Jon Ossoff
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Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

His victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.

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President Trump arrives at a rally in support of Republican incumbent Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue
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‘Definitely a Civil War’: Trump’s demands splinter GOP ahead of Georgia vote

President Trump has demanded total loyalty from Republicans, but nowhere more dramatically than in Georgia where the last thing the GOP needed was an intra-party fight.

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Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake

Tuesday's voting will help determine President-elect Joe Biden’s capacity to enact what may be the most progressive governing agenda in generations.

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Keystone Crossroads
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Congress expected to certify Biden’s win this week — despite GOP push to subvert the vote

Based on allegations of fraud and “unlawful practices,” found meritless by the courts, many Republicans plan to contest the results in key swing states, including Pa.

2 years ago

Gabriel Sterling, voting system implementation manager for the Georgia secretary of state's office, answers questions during a press conference in November. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
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Georgia election official: Don’t let misinformation ‘suppress your own vote’

He went line by line Monday refuting allegations made by President Trump about the state's voting system.

2 years ago

A voter fills out paperwork before casting her ballot in Atlanta.
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It all comes down to this — 2 Georgia races that will determine control of the Senate

If Dems pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, they will retain it.

2 years ago

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, greets a crowd before he speaks at a campaign rally for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Cumming, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Cruz leads 11 GOP senators challenging Biden win over Trump

Trump’s refusal to accept his election defeat and the effort to subvert the will of the voters has become a defining moment for Republicans and is tearing the party apart.

2 years ago

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