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'The Mob Was Fed Lies': McConnell Rebukes Trump For His Role In Capitol Riot

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate chamber on Tuesday. In remarks, he publicly denounced President Trump for instigating the Jan. 6 insurrection on the Capitol. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Insurrection At The Capitol: Live Updates

'The Mob Was Fed Lies': McConnell Rebukes Trump For His Role In Capitol Riot

The Senate majority leader's remarks are his strongest against the president since the Jan. 6 riot.

'The Mob Was Fed Lies': McConnell Rebukes Trump For His Role In Capitol Riot

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The Latest On Congressional Efforts To Remove Trump From Office

The House wants President Trump to resign or be removed for inciting the insurrection at the Capitol. Democrats are working to impeach him. Despite their condemnation, Trump says he did nothing wrong.

The Latest On Congressional Efforts To Remove Trump From Office

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With 9 Days Left In Office, Democrats Aim To Impeach Trump

House Democrats are expected to vote this week to impeach President Trump for, they say, inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

With 9 Days Left In Office, Democrats Aim To Impeach Trump

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Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers

Fencing is placed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds on Thursday, the day after pro-Trump rioters stormed the building. Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the U.S. Capitol Police's response to the security breach. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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Insurrection At The Capitol: Live Updates

Top Capitol Security Officials Resign After Insurrection Under Pressure From Lawmakers

Lawmakers took aim at top Capitol security officials the day after a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the building and forced evacuations. Now top Capitol security officials have quit.

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Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol

Extremists, supporters of President Trump, breached the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented violent act. Early Thursday Congress certified President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris' victory.

Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol

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Democrats Take Control Of Senate With Twin Georgia Victories

Democrats will have a narrow control of the U.S. Senate. The chamber will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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Democrats Take Control Of Senate With Twin Georgia Victories

Raphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler, and Jon Ossoff beat David Perdue, according to the AP. The Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote.

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Joint Session Of Congress Will Tally States' November Election Votes

Lawmakers meet Wednesday to formally count the Electoral College votes. About a dozen Senate Republicans, and a large group of House GOP lawmakers, will object, but that will not change the outcome.

Joint Session Of Congress Will Tally States' November Election Votes

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Senate Overrides Trump's NDAA Veto

The Senate on Friday overrode President Trump's veto for the first time. Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to finalize the National Defense Authorization Act despite the president's objection to it.

Senate Overrides Trump's NDAA Veto

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Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is attempting to avoid difficult political votes that could pit GOP senators against President Trump. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the $2,000 relief checks have "no realistic path" in the Senate on their own. He has tied them to other provisions that Democrats blast as partisan.

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments

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Action Shifts To Senate For Passage Of $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments

The Senate could vote Wednesday on a bill that ties the $2,000 relief checks — backed by Democrats and President Trump — to a controversial change to liability laws for social media companies.

Action Shifts To Senate For Passage Of $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments

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McConnell Blocks Senate Vote On $2,000 Direct Payments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a proposal to vote on the House bill on $2,000 direct payments. Also, the Senate will vote Wednesday to override President Trump's veto of the NDAA.

McConnell Blocks Senate Vote On $2,000 Direct Payments

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House Set To Vote On Increasing Pandemic Direct Payments To $2,000

The House is set to vote Monday to increase federal direct payments included in the pandemic relief bill to $2,000 — in a move likely to die in the Senate. President Trump supports the measure.

House Set To Vote On Increasing Pandemic Direct Payments To $2,000

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