
Kelsey Snell
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
'The Mob Was Fed Lies': McConnell Rebukes Trump For His Role In Capitol Riot
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
Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is leading a group of GOP senators who plan to object to the vote tallies from some states. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption
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
Joint Session Of Congress Will Tally States' November Election Votes
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