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Timeline: How One Of The Darkest Days In American History Unfolded
A mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after President Trump urged supporters to march to the building to oppose the election results. Roughly 14 hours later, Congress affirmed Joe Biden's victory.
The Implications Of More Divided Government In North Carolina
Republican candidates Senator Thom Tillis and President Donald Trump were rewarded by a majority of voters on Tuesday. That dominance extended down-ballot as well, ensuring that North Carolina will
Payments To Parents In NC Republicans' Virus Relief Package
The North Carolina legislature will reconvene briefly starting Wednesday to propose spending leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds to reach the pockets of parents, the unemployed and poll workers.
Former Sen. Tom Coburn, Fiscal Hawk And 'Dr. No,' Dies At 72
The Republican from Oklahoma died Saturday after a fight with prostate cancer. During his time in Congress, Coburn earned a reputation for fighting spending, no matter whom he crossed in the process.
Jeff Sessions Embraces President Trump In Comeback Senate Bid
The former U.S. attorney general is making a play for his old Senate seat in Alabama, and despite his public falling out with the president tells voters there, "I've been with him from the start."
Trump Impeachment Trial Turns Spotlight On White House Lawyer Cipollone
President Trump often surrounds himself with lawyers he sees as being good on TV. But the key attorney for Trump's Senate impeachment trial is better known for working behind the scenes.
Senate Passes Armenia Genocide Measure, Ignoring White House Objections
The Senate resolution recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. Turkey condemned the move, saying it has put the U.S.-Turkey relationship at risk.
Citing 'Health Challenges,' Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson To Retire At End Of Year
In a statement, the senator said his Parkinson's disease was progressing. "I will not be able to do the job over the long term in the manner the citizens of Georgia deserve," Isakson said.
Google's Search Bias On Trial In Washington
A Senate panel is looking to see if the company is keeping conservative media and bloggers out of top search results. Google has previously denied political bias.