In this article The chief of the police department charged with protecting the U.S. Capitol has resigned, a day after a mob of Trump supporters laid siege to the building while lawmakers were inside voting to certify the election of Joe Biden as president. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund’s last day will be Jan. 16, according to a […]

The head of the Capitol Police is resigning from his post after Wednesday's deadly pro-Donald Trump riot in Washington, D.C. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday, informing the members of the Capitol Police Board that his resignation will go into effect on Jan. 16. "It has been a pleasure and true honor to serve […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump conceded on Thursday that Joe Biden will be the next U.S. president, a day after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress was certifying Biden’s victory in a stunning assault on American democracy. Trump, who as recently as Thursday morning had continued to claim falsely that the election had been stolen from him, said […]

Study finds reparations plan could cost $6.2 quadrillion Various researchers used mathematical formulas based on inflation and hours worked as slaves and other measures; reaction from Charles Love, author of ‘We Want Equality.’ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has reintroduced legislation that would fund a commission for studying and developing proposals for giving reparations to African Americans. "The commission shall examine […]

Associated Press photographer Andrew Harnik regularly covers protests in Washington D.C.. But nothing prepared him for the events of Wednesday, when he found himself locked in the chamber with members of the House of Representatives as Trump-supporting rioters stormed the Capitol. “It escalated to a level that nobody had ever seen before,” Harnik, 39, tells PEOPLE. Photographers are only allowed […]

Former Republican Sen. John Danforth said on Thursday that supporting Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley's 2018 campaign was "the worst mistake I ever made in my life." On Wednesday, a violent mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists overran Capitol Hill during a joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden.  Hawley took a leading role in challenging […]

Iran plans to increase uranium enrichment Center for Security Policy CEO Fred Fleitz provides insight on ‘America’s News HQ.’ The Big Idea is a series of Q&As with top lawmakers and figures. The Trump administration announced new sanctions this week against companies related to Iran’s metals industry as the Islamic nation said they are looking to enrich uranium to 20%. With President-elect […]

There are so many questions that remain after yesterday’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. How could the Capitol Police have let this happen? How many people are going to lose their jobs because the law enforcement response was so terrible? Why did it take so long for the National Guard to arrive? Will there be repercussions for the armed […]