Woman shot, killed after pro-Trump protesters charged US Capitol identified

A woman who was shot and killed after pro-Trump protesters charged the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday has been identified as 14-year Air Force veteran, Ashli Babbit, of San Diego.

What is the 25th Amendment? Here’s what you need to know

Some lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office using an amendment from the U.S. Constitution.

‘Un-American’: Republican, Democrat lawmakers condemn Trump supporters who breached Capitol

Reaction from lawmakers poured in after the U.S. Capitol was locked down Wednesday due to protesters supporting President Donald Trump breaching barricades and initiating violent clashes with Capitol police.

White House deputy press secretary, Melania Trump’s chief of staff resign

Stephanie Grisham, first lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff, and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews have both resigned amid pro-Trump riots in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video calling violent supporters 'very special'

Facebook and Twitter removed a Trump video posted after supporters stormed the US Capitol, with Twitter saying the president's account will be suspended for 12 hours.

Twitter locks Trump's account for 12 hours, Facebook blocks him from posting for 24 hours

Twitter locked President Donald Trump out of his account for "12 hours" on Wednesday and deleted many of his recent Tweets. Meanwhile, Facebook later announced he will be blocked from posting for 24 hours.

Rep. Paul Gosar: DC riot had 'hallmarks of Antifa provocation'

As the nation deals with the aftermath of a riot in Washington D.C. by supporters of President Trump over baseless accusations of electoral fraud in the November presidential election, one Arizona congressman appears to be blaming Antifa supporters for the riot.

Obama reacts to violence at US Capitol: 'shame for our nation'

"History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise."

Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers

The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.

About 1,100 National Guard troops deployed to U.S. Capitol

National Guard troops were mobilized to U.S. Captiol, which President Trump supporters have violently stormed as Congress counted Electoral Votes to certify Joe Biden's win.

Woman shot in US Capitol dead, several officers injured after pro-Trump protesters charge building

A woman who was shot inside of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has died, D.C. Police has confirmed to FOX 5. This comes after pro-Trump protesters charged the building as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes. 

Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.

“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.

Biden calls on Trump to go on national TV and demand end to 'siege' on Capitol

President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to demand an end to the “siege” underway at the U.S. Capitol building.

Rep. Ilhan Omar drawing up articles of impeachment for Trump

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she is writing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after a large mob of his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.

Democrats flip Georgia, taking control of U.S. Senate away from GOP

Georgia, known as a Republican stronghold for decades, appears to have turned blue with the apparent election of two Democrats to represent the state in the Senate.

Jon Ossoff wins Georgia runoff, giving Democrats control of Senate

Jon Ossoff’s victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.