Federal prosecutors wrote that the note and volume of weapons Lonnie Leroy Coffman, 70, had in his truck suggest he had “an intent to provide them to others” and to attack members of Congress. Read more
Pence urges Congress to focus on Biden transition and avoid impeachment. Read more
In the immediate aftermath of the riot, some law enforcement officials, including the Capitol police chief, said they were unaware of serious concerns leading up to Jan. 6 and had prepared only for a free-speech protest. Read more
Unlike in 2020, both Democratic and Republican leaders are signaling their opposition to forced closings and other measures. Read more
Eight days before President Donald Trump leaves office, the justices granted a Trump administration appeal to be able to enforce a longstanding rule on getting the abortion pill, mifepristone. Read more
Airlines are ordered to stop passengers from boarding if they don’t have proof of a negative test or a prior infection. Read more
The president faces a single impeachment charge, incitement to insurrection, for his actions surrounding the mob attack on the Capitol, the worst domestic assault on the building in the nation’s history. Read more
Two people with knowledge of the planned prosecution told the AP today that the attorney general’s office has informed defense lawyers about indictments in Flint and told them to expect initial court appearances soon. Read more
Layoffs soared 17.6% to 1.9 million, driven mostly by job cuts at restaurants, bars and hotels, which more than doubled. Read more
“People thought that what I said was totally appropriate,” Trump said. Read more
It appears the infection came from a member of the park’s wildlife care team who also tested positive for the virus but has been asymptomatic and wore a mask at all times around the gorillas. Read more
It was their first time speaking since last Wednesday, when Trump incited his supporters to storm the Capitol building as Pence was presiding over certification of November’s election results. Read more
The protections came as the FBI issued a bulletin warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Read more
The jackpot for Mega Millions’ Tuesday night drawing has climbed to $615 million, and the top prize in the Powerball game reached $550 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing. Read more
She was frequently combative in the clips that aired today, interrupting interviewer Gayle King and her own attorney, Sharen H. Ghatan. Read more
Wolf, who was never confirmed by the Senate, said he was compelled to leave by “recent events,” including court rulings that found he could not legally hold the position. Read more
“Armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols from 16 January through at least 20 January, and at the U.S. Capitol from 17 January through 20 January.” Read more
The Presidential Inaugural Committee said that the theme “reflects the beginning of a new national journey that restores the soul of America, brings the country together, and creates a path to a brighter future. Read more
The revelations shed new light on why Capitol Police were so quickly overrun by rioters. Read more
Capt. Emily Rainey, 30, is assigned to the 4th Psychological Operations Group at Fort Bragg. The group uses information and misinformation to shape the emotions, decision-making and actions of American adversaries. Read more
Lisa Montgomery, who strangled Stinnett with a rope before performing a crude cesarean and fleeing with the baby, awaits execution Tuesday. Read more
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