PHOTOS: Mayhem Erupts In D.C. As Pro-Trump Extremists Storm U.S. Capitol
Pro-Trump extremists halted lawmakers as they counted the Electoral College ballots for President-elect Joe Biden.
Politics & Government
How Biden And Trump Reacted To Pro-Trump Extremists Breaching The U.S. Capitol
A rally in support of President Trump turned chaotic on Wednesday. NPR looks at how President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden reacted to the insurection at the U.S. Capitol.
A Look At Congressional Meeting After The Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol
After the U.S. Capitol grounds have been cleared, lawmakers returned to the floor of the Senate to finish certifying the results of November's presidential election.
How Pro-Trump Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol Affected Electoral Vote Certification
NPR's congressional reporter discusses Congress' return to the electoral count and what the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol might mean for the U.S. politics.
McConnell Says Senate Will Not Be Intimidated, Will Complete Electoral Vote Count
Hours after violent pro-Trump extremists forced evacuations of the House and Senate, pausing the process of certifying the votes, top leaders insisted they would finish the process "tonight."
Local Congress Members Call For Peace After Violence At Capitol
Local politicians from both sides of the aisle are calling for peace after a throng of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building following an inflammatory speech by the president.
Obama: 'A Moment Of Great Dishonor And Shame For Our Nation' — But Not A Surprise
"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," wrote the former president.
Former Presidents Bush And Clinton Blame 'Poison Politics' For 'Sickening' Violence
"To those who are disappointed in the results of the election: Our country is more important than the politics of the moment," George W. Bush said in his rebuke of President Trump.
'We're Just Astonished That This is Happening,' Sen. Tammy Duckworth Says
The Illinois Democrat talked to NPR about what she experienced as pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. "Frankly, we're anxious to get back to work," she said from an undisclosed location.
Twitter Temporarily Locks Trump's Account
Twitter removed three of President Trump's tweets on Wednesday regarding the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and locked out his account for at least 12 hours.