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 …

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 …

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 …

PGA will strip Trump Bedminster of 2022 PGA Championship, insider says  —  The PGA of America will strip Donald Trump of the 2022 PGA Championship, which is scheduled to be held at Trump National Bedminster golf club in New Jersey.  —  In a blistering column that says the golf world must sever …

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.

POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  Good Sunday morning.  I'm Eliana Johnson, your guest Playbook host and the editor-in-chief of the Washington Free Beacon, where I spend a lot of my time with conservatives, Republicans and MAGA-heads.

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 …

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 …

Congressman Conor Lamb Says He Supports Impeaching President Donald Trump  —  Lamb is urging support for impeachment so that President Trump is “banned from holding any public office ever again.”  —  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Congressman Conor Lamb is now voicing his support for impeaching President Donald Trump.

Trump's Capitol Atrocity  —  I generally try to confine my Bench Memos posts to judicial topics, but in light of the severe gravity of the Capitol attack I think it important to make an exception here and to restate positions that I have vigorously stated on Twitter.  Briefly put:

On Behalf of the U.S. Army: Statement on the National Guard Response in the District of Columbia From the Secretary of the Army  —  “During a rapidly evolving situation Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Department of Defense fielded multiple calls from elected officials requesting and offering assistance …

Worst Revolution Ever  —  Here they were, a coalition of the willing: deadbeat dads, YouPorn enthusiasts, slow students, and MMA fans.  They had heard the rebel yell, packed up their Confederate flags and Trump banners, and GPS-ed their way to Washington.  After a few wrong turns …

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 …

Democrats: The Time to Act Is Now.  —  Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;  —  The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere  —  The best lack all conviction, while the worst  —  Are full of passionate intensity.  —W.B. Yeats, The Second Coming

Capitol insurrection should spark end to America's warped, white supremacist way of policing  —  The Army rapidly erected a 7-foot, “non-scalable” fence around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning.  It was less than 24 hours after a large throng of pro-Donald Trump insurrectionists …

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.