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The Democrats Could Deploy a Rarely Used Act to Reverse Trump's ‘Midnight Rule-Making'
In taking the Senate majority, Democrats are newly empowered to undo Trump-era policies through a seldom-used tool that allows Congress to reverse federal rules, NBC News reports. But the tool, known as the Congressional Review Act, has limits: It applies only to recently finalized rules, and when Congress uses it to reverse a rule, it places new restrictions on federal…
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Trump Impeached After Capitol Riot in Historic Second Charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the details.
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Trump Impeached Again, Now What?
The House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump a second time. Drexel University law professor David Cohen explains what happens next.
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President Trump Impeached for Second Time
President Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday over the assault on the U.S. Capitol, making him the first president to be impeached twice. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details.
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House Deals Second Impeachment to Trump
In a 232-197 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with “incitement of insurrection.”
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House Speeding to Impeach Trump for Capitol ‘Insurrection'
Poised to impeach, the House sped ahead Monday with plans to oust President Donald Trump from office, warning he is a threat to democracy and pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the details.
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Lawmakers Who Were Under Lockdown During Capitol Riot Speak Out
NBC10’s Lauren Mayk speaks with lawmakers who were on lockdown on Wednesday as pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol. They’re now calling for President Trump to be removed.
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GOP's David Perdue Concedes to Jon Ossoff in Georgia Runoff
Democratic control of the U.S. Senate has come one step closer to fruition after Georgia Republican David Perdue conceded his runoff loss to Democrat Jon Ossoff
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Congress Convenes to Affirm Biden Win After Pro-Trump Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. NBC10’s Drew Smith has the details.
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Democrats to Control US Senate After Ossoff Win in Georgia, NBC News Projects
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority — as final votes were counted Wednesday, serving President Donald Trump a stunning defeat in his last days in office while dramatically improving the fate of President-elect Joe Biden’s progressive agenda. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Democratic challengers who represented the diversity of their party’s...
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Sen. Hawley Still Objects to the Election Results in Pa. After DC Chaos
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley says he is going forward with his objection to the Electoral College results in Pennsylvania despite the violent breach at the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
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Tempers Flare in House During Speech by Rep. Conor Lamb
Conor Lamb, D-Pa., was making his speech against the objection to the electoral vote count in Pennsylvania when tempers flared.
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At 33, Ossoff Is Youngest Democrat Elected to Senate Since Biden
As a teenager, Jon Ossoff was inspired by John Lewis’ pivotal role in the civil rights movement when Lewis was just in his early 20s.
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Sen. Duckworth: Republicans Are Trusting ‘Reddit Conspiracy Theories' Over Constitution
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. lambasted Republican colleagues who were pushing for a rejection of electoral college votes on Wednesday. “By trying to overturn this election, they are placing more trust in Reddit conspiracy theories over the Constitution,” Duckworth said.
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NBC10 Digicast: Nation Reacts to Riots and Chaos at the Capitol
The nation is reacting after pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow the presidential election. NBC10 has coverage of the aftermath.
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Pence to Rioters: ‘You Did Not Win'
Vice President Mike Pence addressed the Senate on Wednesday night after rioters stormed the Capitol building.
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Watch: Pro-Trump Rioters Take Over Senate Floor
Supporters of President Donald Trump protesting the election results broke into the Senate chamber Wednesday, activating a lockdown for the U.S. Capitol building and curfew for Washington, D.C.
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Watch: Pelosi, Pence Opening Statements For Electoral College Certification
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence delivered their opening statements before the Senate and the House met to certify the results of the Electoral College.
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Ossoff Posts Video Declaring Win in Ga., NBC Says Race Still Too Close to Call
Senate candidate Jon Ossoff posted a statement online declaring victory in his Senate runoff election against Sen. David Purdue in Georgia. NBC says Ossoff leads but that the race is still too close to call
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Warnock Wins Runoff, NBC News Projects; Ossoff-Perdue Too Close to Call
Rev. Raphael Warnock won his Senate runoff race against incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., NBC News projects. This makes Warnock Georgia’s first Black senator.