Scotland's justice minister wants to bar Trump from coming to UK after he 'incited a violent mob'

Scotland's Justice Minister Humza Yousaf is calling on officials to deny President Trump's entry into the U.K. following the riots in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, blaming him directly for inciting a "violent mob" at the nation's Capitol.

Scholars explain the 25th Amendment and its use in removing a president deemed unfit to serve

The top Democrats in Congress are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office and stripped of his powers before his term ends by invoking the 25th Amendment.

Former President Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn issue statement after violence in D.C.

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn issued a statement late Wednesday evening after a mob broke into the Capitol building earlier in the day, interrupting the certification of the Electoral votes by Congress.

Trump drops all lawsuits against Georgia related to 2020 election

The legal team for President Donald Trump has dropped all litigation against the State of Georgia related to the 2020 Presidential Election, the Secretary of State's Office announced Thursday.

President Trump banned by Facebook and Instagram

Social media platforms have taken unprecedented actions against the president of the United States.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns blaming Trump rhetoric after Capitol riot

In a resignation letter Thursday, DeVos, a Michigan native, blamed President Donald Trump for inflaming tensions in the violent assault on the seat of the nation's democracy. She says, "There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me."

Mexico leader condemns Facebook, Twitter for blocking Trump

“I don’t like anybody being censored or taking away from the right to post a message on Twitter or Face(book). I don’t agree with that, I don’t accept that,” López Obrador said.

Trump tweets video message condemning violent mob of his supporters day after they stormed US Capitol

President Donald Trump issued a video statement one day after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an apparent attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden.

Sedition charge possible for pro-Trump Capitol rioters, top federal prosecutor says

The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia said Thursday that "all options are on the table" for charging members of the violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol — including sedition charges.

McEnany says White House will ‘ensure an orderly transition of power’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot

A day after the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, White House Kayleigh McEnany said the administration would “ensure an orderly transition of power.”

Pro-Trump demonstrators break through gate at Governor Inslee's mansion

Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.

Biden to pick Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and looking to promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas. 

Pence, Pelosi share 'elbow bump' following Biden certification vote

Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a trying and at times scary joint session of Congress with an elbow bump in the predawn hours of Thursday.

Pelosi urges Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump, says House will otherwise act to impeach

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet to remove him from office following Wednesday’s violent assault on the Capitol by the president’s supporters.