Donald Trump's Final Days  —  The best outcome would be for him to resign to spare the U.S. another impeachment fight.  —  By The Editorial Board  —  The lodestar of these columns is the U.S. Constitution.  The document is the durable foundation protecting liberty, and this week it showed its virtue again.

SCOOP: Pence opposes 25th Amendment efforts to remove Trump following Capitol riot, VP advisors tell Insider … - Vice President Mike Pence is not supporting calls to remove President Trump from office via the 25th Amendment, two Pence advisors told Insider.  — “Not happening” said one of the Republicans close to Pence.

After inciting mob attack, Trump retreats in rage.  Then, grudgingly, he admits his loss.  —  President Trump spent more than 24 hours after he instigated a mob to violently storm the Capitol trying to escape reality.  —  Cloistered in the White House, Trump raged uncontrollably about perceived acts of betrayal.

What Trump Meant By ‘Make Your Voices Heard’  —  Convincing people they need to prevent a coup when no such coup exists is a recipe for violence.  —  1 hr ago  —  The president of the United States incited a mob.  It was a disgraceful, inexcusable, impeachable act.

Pompeo, Mnuchin among Cabinet secretaries who discussed 25th Amendment with staff, sources say  — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were among the Cabinet secretaries who discussed the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump, three sources told CNBC.

The Capitol Hill Building Rioters Included White Supremacists and Conspiracy Theorists  —  The mob that rampaged the halls of Congress included infamous white supremacists and conspiracy theorists.  —  WASHINGTON — There were infamous white nationalists and noted conspiracy theorists …

Pentagon put significant restrictions on D.C. Guard ahead of pro-Trump protests  —  The Pentagon placed significant restrictions on the D.C. Guard ahead of pro-Trump protests this week, putting the District's military force in a back-seat role ahead of events that resulted in an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Tarnished by Trump: National security officials struggle to find new jobs  —  They have been snubbed by potential employers, told they would be a “liability” and in one instance were even compared to the “Hitler Youth.”  —  This is the job market many experienced national security officials …

Under Pressure, Trump Condemns Violence at Capitol and Acknowledges Election Loss  —  One adviser says the president is ‘in a dark place’ as resignations thin the ranks around him and calls grow for his removal  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump late Thursday called the storming of the U.S. Capitol …