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CNN:
Pence has not ruled out 25th Amendment, source says — (CNN)Vice President Mike Pence has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option in case President Donald Trump becomes more unstable, a source close to the vice president says.
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Anita Kumar / Politico:
Trump allies warn him not to run in 2024 — After he lost his reelection bid in November, Donald Trump immediately told allies he planned to run for president again in 2024, preparing to announce as soon as Inauguration Day. — He began backing off the idea after learning that running …
Bloomberg:
Trump Plans Defiant Final Week as Many Democrats Urge His Ouster — President doesn't think Pence, cabinet will act to remove him — Trump likely to fight Big Tech, visit border before departure — Banned from social media and abandoned by some staff after inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol …
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Boston Herald and Daily Kos
Brian Stelter / CNN:
Now it's sinking in: Wednesday's Capitol Hill riot was even more violent than it first appeared — (CNN)News outlets are publishing more and more videos, photos and testimonials from Wednesday's pro-Trump riot on Capitol Hill. And it's becoming clear that as heinous as the attack looked in real time …
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Outside the Beltway, The Dispatch, NBC News and HuffPost, more at Techmeme »
Kelsey Tamborrino / Politico:
Sen. Toomey: Trump has ‘descended into a level of madness’
Sen. Toomey: Trump has ‘descended into a level of madness’
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Political Wire
John Paczkowski / BuzzFeed News:
Amazon Is Booting Parler Off Of Its Web Hosting Service — Amazon on Saturday kicked Parler off its Web hosting services. Parler, a social network favored by conservative politicians and extremists, was used to help plan and coordinate the January 6 attempted coup on Washington D.C …
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New York Times:
Amazon, Apple and Google Cut Off Parler, an App That Drew Trump Supporters — The companies pulled support for the “free speech” social network, all but killing the service just as many conservatives are seeking alternatives to Facebook and Twitter. — Parler, a social network that pitches itself as a …
Kendall Karson / ABC News:
After Capitol siege, majority of Americans say Trump should be removed from office before term ends: POLL — Trump has just 10 days left in office. — Pressure builds on Trump as calls to resign grow louder — Many are demanding the president either resign or be removed from office in the wake of the U.S. Capitol siege.
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Washington Post, CBS News, The Guardian and Fox News
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Chris Jackson / Ipsos:
Ipsos - News & Polls : News - More than half of Americans want President Trump out of the office before inauguration day … Washington, DC, January 10, 2021 - Over half of Americans believe Donald Trump should be removed from office before his term ends as two-thirds give him a good amount …
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The Hill, Business Insider, USA Today, ABC13, HotAir and The Guardian
Adia Robinson / ABC News:
Trump ‘represents a clear and present danger’ to Congress, country: Ocasio-Cortez
Trump ‘represents a clear and present danger’ to Congress, country: Ocasio-Cortez
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The Hill, Washington Times, New York Post, Townhall and Breitbart
Peter Meijer / Detroit News:
Rep. Meijer: I experienced the heinous assault on Capitol; now, time to face reality — On Wednesday afternoon in the House Chamber, I assured a colleague we were in the most secure possible place as we unpacked gas masks. — Tear gas had been deployed after violent protestors stormed the rotunda …
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TechCrunch, Snopes.com, KVIA-TV, Vox, TheGrio and Mock Paper Scissors
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Devan Cole / CNN:
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate — Clyburn: This is the problem with attempting impeachment — Washington (CNN)House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said House Democrats might wait until after President-elect Joe Biden's …
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Stephen L. Miller / Spectator USA:
So much for cooler heads prevailing
So much for cooler heads prevailing
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Instapundit and HotAir
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Where's Congress? — We're in a national crisis. The House and Senate should get to work.
Where's Congress? — We're in a national crisis. The House and Senate should get to work.
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Los Angeles Times and Washington Post
Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
As Trump leaves office weakened, Republicans wonder if his wounds are fatal — Whether President Trump is forced from office or serves out the remaining days of his term, he is now destined to slink out of the White House considerably diminished from the strapping, fearsome force …
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Business Insider, National Review, Associated Press, Liberty Unyielding and CBS Philly
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Kim Bellware / Washington Post:
Police departments across the U.S. open probes into whether their own members took part in the Capitol riot — Police officers and at least one police chief from departments across the United States are facing termination, suspension or other discipline for their proximity to or alleged involvement …
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Rebecca Tan / Washington Post:
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan blames Trump, GOP lawmakers for Capitol riot
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan blames Trump, GOP lawmakers for Capitol riot
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Associated Press and Political Wire
Washington Post:
Inside the Capitol siege: How barricaded lawmakers and aides sounded urgent pleas for help as police lost control — The growing crowds outside the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon sounded menacing but at bay as senators began to debate challenges to the electoral college vote.
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Business Insider and Michigan Advance
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Three major corporations say they will stop donating to members of Congress who tried to overturn the election — On January 6, a violent mob stormed the Capitol of the United States, disrupting the joint session to confirm Joe Biden's victory. The incident left five people dead …
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Forbes
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Emmanuel Felton / BuzzFeed News:
These Black Capitol Police Officers Describe Fighting Off “Racist Ass Terrorists” — The first glimpse of the deadly tragedy that was about to unfold came at 9 a.m. on the morning of the insurrection for one Black veteran of the US Capitol Police. But it didn't come from his superiors …
Tim Miller / The Bulwark:
About “Election Integrity” — The anti-anti-coup Trumpers have a new talking point. Don't let them get away with it. — In the wake of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a comforting talking point has emerged among Republican elected officials and conservative commentators.
Scott Carpenter / KCCI-TV:
Des Moines man seen rioting at US Capitol booked into Polk County Jail — Hide Transcript Show Transcript — Receive daily coronavirus & public health news straight to your inbox. — Submit — Privacy Notice — The Des Moines man seen in the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol has been booked into the Polk County Jail.
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Amber Mohmand / Des Moines Register:
FBI arrests Des Moines man photographed at U.S. Capitol riot. He faces five federal charges
FBI arrests Des Moines man photographed at U.S. Capitol riot. He faces five federal charges
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Gothamist
NCRCC:
A Letter from the Chairman — As I write to you today, I have no doubt that this letter will find many of you crushed under the weight of despair or perhaps lost in a maze of confusion. It is my hope that by the time you finish reading this letter you will be able to confidently join millions …
Wall Street Journal:
White House Forced Georgia U.S. Attorney to Resign — Pressure for resignation was part of broader push by President Trump to overturn state's election results — White House officials pushed Atlanta's top federal prosecutor to resign before Georgia's U.S. Senate runoffs because President Trump …
Emily Crane / Daily Mail:
FBI releases new wanted poster of 10 more MAGA mob rioters they're hunting following the arrests of more than 80 others - as Justice Department says there's no evidence Antifa was involved in Capitol siege — FBI's Washington Field Office released images on Friday of 10 Trump supporters …
Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
Dear Colleague: Ongoing Conversations Following Friday's Virtual House Democratic Caucus Meeting — Solemnity. In light of the tragic nature of the assault on our democracy, it is essential that we proceed with great Solemnity. Thank you for yesterday's hours-long conference call …
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Business Insider, Regular Order, The Hill and Axios
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Storyful / Yahoo News:
Scenes of Mayhem: Trump Loyalists Throw Crutches, Sing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ as They Swarm US Capitol — Violent clashes broke out at the US Capitol on January 6 when supporters of President Donald Trump — stormed the building as Congress was set to vote to affirm Joe Biden's Electoral College win.