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Kate Bennett / CNN:
First lady's chief of staff and former WH press secretary resigns over violent protests — (CNN)Stephanie Grisham, the former White House communications director and press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump, submitted her resignation Wednesday afternoon …
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Washington Post:
Trump caused the assault on the Capitol. He must be removed. — PRESIDENT TRUMP'S refusal to accept his election defeat and his relentless incitement of his supporters led Wednesday to the unthinkable: an assault on the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob that overwhelmed police and drove Congress …
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New York Times:
Building Secured Hours Later; Washington Is Under Curfew — Lawmakers will resume counting votes on Wednesday, hours after the Capitol building was cleared. Senators and members of the House had evacuated when Trump supporters disrupted Congress's debate of President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
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BuzzFeed News:
The Rioters Who Took Over The Capitol Have Been Planning Online In The Open For Weeks — The supporters of President Donald Trump who rioted in the US Capitol building on Wednesday had been openly planning for weeks on both mainstream social media and the pro-Trump internet.
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New York Times:
Updates: Pro-Trump Protesters Surge Through the Doors of the Capitol — Trump rebuffed initial requests to deploy the National Guard to the Capitol. Pence gave the go-ahead. — President Trump initially rebuffed and resisted requests to mobilize the National Guard to quell violent protests …
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Cristiano Lima / Politico:
Twitter, Facebook lock Trump's accounts in confrontation over Capitol breach posts — Twitter and Facebook locked President Donald Trump's accounts and YouTube removed one of his videos after throngs of his supporters rioted inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, marking the harshest confrontation …
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David A. Graham / The Atlantic:
This Is a Coup — Insurrectionists are attacking the seat of American government in an attempted coup, urged on by the president of the United States. Saying that feels melodramatic, ridiculous, and overwrought, but there's no plainer way to describe what is currently unfolding.
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Rhea Mahbubani / Business Insider:
Woman shot dead after armed Trump supporters stormed the Capitol as lawmakers gathered to certify Biden's win … - A woman died after being shot inside the Capitol on Wednesday after violent pro-Trump protesters stormed the building, according to NBC News. — An MSNBC producer shared images …
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The Daily Beast:
Trump Aides Beg Top Officials to Stay in the Administration for the Night — As a mob of Trump supporters descended on and into the Capitol, the president did nothing. But his aides tried their best to keep top officials from quitting. … While the President Trump egged on a mob …
Washington Post:
Trump loyalists continue to challenge Biden's win, but some concede after Capitol riot — A handful of Senate Republicans who had vowed to protest President-elect Joe Biden's electoral college win abruptly reversed their objections after a mob of President Trump's supporters violently stormed the Capitol …
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Washington Post:
Live updates: Woman dies after shooting in U.S. Capitol; D.C. National Guard activated after mob breaches building — The Washington Post is providing this important information free to all readers. Get major news delivered to your inbox by signing up for breaking news email alerts.
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KUSI-TV:
KUSI News confirms identity of woman shot and killed inside US Capitol — WASHINGTON (KUSI) — The woman who was shot and killed inside the US Capitol during the protests was from the San Diego area. — KUSI News has spoken with her husband. — The woman is Ashli Babbit, a 14-year veteran …
Helene Cooper / New York Times:
Army activates D.C. National Guard to deploy troops to the Capitol. — The Army is activating the entire District of Columbia National Guard — 1,100 troops — in response to a request from Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, an Army official said on Wednesday.
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CNN:
US Capitol secured, woman dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden's win — (CNN)The US Capitol is once again secured but a woman is dead after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing the nation's capital …
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Senator Mitt Romney:
Romney Condemns Insurrection at U.S. Capitol — Urges unanimous affirmation of election results — WASHINGTON - Following are prepared remarks by Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), who had previously planned to address his colleagues in today's Senate session: — “We gather today due …
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NAM:
Manufacturers Call on Armed Thugs to Cease Violence at Capitol — Timmons: “This is not the vision of America that manufacturers believe in and work so hard to defend.” — Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement …
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Donald Trump / ITV:
Woman dies after shooting during pro-Trump occupation of US Capitol … - Watch ITV News Washington Correspondent Robert Moore's report from inside the US Capitol as protesters stormed the building — A woman who was shot inside the US Capitol during the violent pro-Trump protest has died, officials have told the Associated Press.
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Jordan Williams / The Hill:
Tom Cotton calls on Trump to concede, ‘quit misleading the American people’
Tom Cotton calls on Trump to concede, ‘quit misleading the American people’
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Washington Examiner:
Trump and his mob have dishonored America
Trump and his mob have dishonored America
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New York Times:
As House Was Breached, a Fear 'We'd Have to Fight' to Get Out
As House Was Breached, a Fear 'We'd Have to Fight' to Get Out
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Timothy P. Carney / Washington Examiner:
Trump's barbarians at the gates
Trump's barbarians at the gates
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Ivan Pereira / ABC News:
Capitol breached by pro-Trump mob during ‘failed insurrection,’ woman shot inside dies
Capitol breached by pro-Trump mob during ‘failed insurrection,’ woman shot inside dies
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CNN:
Angry Republican leaders float removing Trump from office
Angry Republican leaders float removing Trump from office
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CNN:
Top White House national security officials are considering resigning
Top White House national security officials are considering resigning
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Jordan Novet / CNBC:
U.S. trade group asks VP Pence to ‘seriously consider’ invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump
U.S. trade group asks VP Pence to ‘seriously consider’ invoking 25th Amendment to remove Trump
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Julia Manchester / The Hill:
Sasse blames Trump for riot at Capitol: ‘Lies have consequences’
Sasse blames Trump for riot at Capitol: ‘Lies have consequences’
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Wall Street Journal:
Capitol Police Weren't Prepared for Rioters, Authorities Say
Capitol Police Weren't Prepared for Rioters, Authorities Say
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ABC News:
World leaders condemn pro-Trump protesters overrunning US Capitol
World leaders condemn pro-Trump protesters overrunning US Capitol
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Sarah Polus / The Hill:
Ivanka urges ‘patriots’ storming Capitol to ‘stop immediately’ in now-deleted tweet
Ivanka urges ‘patriots’ storming Capitol to ‘stop immediately’ in now-deleted tweet
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Tyler Van Dyke / Washington Examiner:
Manufacturers trade group calls on Pence to weigh removal of Trump through 25th Amendment
Manufacturers trade group calls on Pence to weigh removal of Trump through 25th Amendment
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Washington Free Beacon:
Guns and Teargas in U.S. Capitol as Trump Supporters Storm Grounds
Guns and Teargas in U.S. Capitol as Trump Supporters Storm Grounds
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Associated Press:
Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump
Congress set to confirm Biden's electoral win over Trump
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Matthew Choi / Politico:
‘President Trump, step up’: Biden calls on Trump to rebuke Capitol rioters
‘President Trump, step up’: Biden calls on Trump to rebuke Capitol rioters
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Axios:
GOP considers drastic options against Trump including 25th Amendment — With 13 days left in President Trump's term, confidants and Republican officials are considering drastic steps to stop him, Jonathan Swan and Margaret Talev report. — The big picture: These measures include censure …
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Biden to tap Merrick Garland for attorney general
Biden to tap Merrick Garland for attorney general
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Fox News:
Mitch McConnell to rebuke GOP challenge to certify Electoral College vote
Mitch McConnell to rebuke GOP challenge to certify Electoral College vote
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Orion Donovan-Smith / Spokesman.com:
Cathy McMorris Rodgers reverses course, will vote to certify Electoral College results after pro-Trump mob raids Capitol
Cathy McMorris Rodgers reverses course, will vote to certify Electoral College results after pro-Trump mob raids Capitol
Tal Axelrod / The Hill:
Liz Cheney: Trump response to Capitol mob ‘he caused’ is ‘completely inadequate’
Liz Cheney: Trump response to Capitol mob ‘he caused’ is ‘completely inadequate’
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Alex Thompson / Politico:
Liberals to Breyer: Time to retire
Liberals to Breyer: Time to retire
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CNN:
Biden to nominate Merrick Garland as attorney general
Biden to nominate Merrick Garland as attorney general
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Quint Forgey / Politico:
Pence rushed out of Senate chamber as protesters storm Capitol
Pence rushed out of Senate chamber as protesters storm Capitol
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Brad McElhinny / WV MetroNews:
W.Va. delegate, just sworn in, was among the mob storming U.S. Capitol — A newly-elected member of West Virginia's House of Delegates was among the mob who stormed the U.S. Capitol today. — Derrick Evans, R-Wayne, livestreamed and then deleted videos from inside the Capitol …
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