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Trump acknowledges Biden will be next president in wake of Capitol chaos
Published On: January 8, 2021 07:04 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 8: As the threat of a second impeachment loomed, President Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday that Joe Biden will be the next U.S. president, a day after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a stunning assault on American democracy as Congress was certifying Biden’s victory.
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
Published On: January 7, 2021 07:50 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the Capitol, bearing Trump flags and pounding on doors.
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as COVID-19 cases surge
Published On: January 7, 2021 06:13 PM NPT By: Reuters
TOKYO, Jan 7: Japan declared a limited state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday to stem the spread of the coronavirus, hoping that less-stringent curbs than imposed earlier will this time stamp out infections.
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
Published On: January 7, 2021 04:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
After Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol, Congress certifies Biden win
Published On: January 7, 2021 02:52 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: Hours after hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a harrowing assault on American democracy, a shaken Congress on Thursday formally certified Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory.
Four deaths, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
Published On: January 7, 2021 10:54 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: Four people died on the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday and 52 people have been arrested, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert J. Contee said Wednesday evening, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented effort to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
Explainer: Can Trump be removed from office before his term ends on Jan. 20?
Published On: January 7, 2021 10:41 AM NPT By: Reuters
UNITED STATES, Jan 7: The storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday has prompted calls by some lawmakers to remove him from office before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20.
Two top White House officials resign after Capitol violence, more on the way: sources
Published On: January 7, 2021 10:24 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: Two top aides to first lady Melania Trump resigned on Wednesday in the wake of violence on Capitol Hill, and more top White House officials were considering resigning, including national security adviser Robert O’Brien and his deputy, Matthew Pottinger, sources familiar with the matter said.
Corporate group urges officials consider Trump's removal 'to preserve democracy'
Published On: January 7, 2021 09:01 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: The head of a major U.S. business group that represents 14,000 companies including Exxon Mobil Corp, Pfizer Inc and Toyota Motor Corp urged senior U.S. officials to consider removing President Donald Trump from office after supporters of the outgoing president stormed the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. lawmaker draws up impeachment papers on Trump after mobs storm Capitol
Published On: January 7, 2021 08:47 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: A Democratic congresswoman on Wednesday said she was drawing up articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after mobs broke into the U.S. Capitol here following Trump's urgings to his supporters to fight to undo his election loss.
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