Capitol Police Rejected Offers of Federal Help To Quell Mob
Capitol Police reportedly planned for a free speech demonstration and told other agencies they didn’t need more help.
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Electoral College Vote Certified: Joe Biden Wins Presidency
An all-day Joint Session of Congress concluded during the early morning hours Thursday, with Joe Biden winning the presidency and Kamala Harris, the vice presidency.
Trump Says Barr Resigning, Will Leave Before Christmas
Barr went Monday to the White House, where Trump said the attorney general submitted his letter of resignation.
Chuck Yeager, 1st to break sound barrier, dies at 97
World War II flying ace Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break the sound barrier, has died at 97.
US troop pullouts in Mideast raise fears of Iranian attacks
The U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan are forcing U.S. military leaders to find other ways to deter potential attacks by Iran and its proxies.
AP sources: Biden picks Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense.
That's according to four people familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because the selection hadn't been formally announced...
That's according to four people familiar with the decision who spoke on condition of anonymity because the selection hadn't been formally announced...
Biden Wins Wisconsin, Presidency Still Hangs in Balance
Democratic challenger Joe Biden picked up a big win in Wisconsin while fighting President Donald Trump in other battleground states.
St. Louis Couple Who Waved Guns at Protest Plead Not Guilty
They have become folk heroes among some conservatives, have President Donald Trump's support, and addressed the Republican National Convention.
Barrett Tells Doubtful Dems She’d Keep Open Mind on Court
SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett s presenting herself as a judge with deeply held personal and religious beliefs, but one who will keep an “open mind” on cases.
Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial, Distortion Posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.