Early warning signs emerge for GOP after US Capitol riots

Hundreds of Pennsylvania Republicans opting to change their party registration has offered an early sign of the volatility ahead for the GOP as the party braces for the political fallout of the riots at the Capitol.

US Capitol Police officer hailed as hero for diverting pro-Trump mob during riot

A US Capitol Police officer is being hailed as a hero after video shows him diverting a pro-Trump mob that breached the Capitol away from the Senate chamber.

FBI bulletin warns of nationwide armed protests leading up to Biden's inauguration

The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Biden chooses veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director

A former ambassador to Russia and Jordan, William Burns had a 33-year career at the State Department under both Republican and Democratic presidents.

NY State Bar Association launches inquiry into Giuliani

The New York State Bar Association has launched an inquiry to determine whether Rudy Giuliani should be removed from its membership.

Arizona Republicans to vote on resolution to censure Cindy McCain

Arizona Republicans will vote on Jan. 23 on a resolution to censure Cindy McCain, the widow of former Arizona Sen. John McCain.

Democrats ramp up efforts to impeach Trump

Momentum built among Democrats on Saturday for a fresh and fast push to impeach President Donald Trump, even as the House speaker accused his backers who violently invaded the Capitol of choosing “their whiteness over democracy.”

Mitch McConnell sends letter to GOP senators on impeachment procedure summary

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Friday sent a letter to GOP senators sharing a summary of how the upper chamber could legally "dispose of any articles of impeachment" against President Trump before Jan. 20.

Democratic wins could help Biden’s legislative agenda

President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn.

Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt

President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.

West Virginia state lawmaker charged after storming US Capitol with pro-Trump mob

A West Virginia state lawmaker has been charged with entering a restricted area of the U.S. Capitol after he livestreamed himself with rioters, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Congresswoman photographed lying on House gallery floor speaks out

Rep. Susan Wild, of Pennsylvania, shares the harrowing details of living through the siege at the Capitol as a riotous mob invaded the building.

Pelosi spoke with chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff on preventing Trump from initiating nuclear attack

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has inquired with Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from initiating a nuclear strike in the last remaining days of his presidency.

Fetterman taking steps toward running for US Senate in 2022

John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, is taking a definitive step toward running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2022.