'Our Democracy Has Been Grievously Injured,' Massachusetts Lawmakers Horrified By Capitol Riot

Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election early Thursday morning, hours after a riot at the U.S. Capitol left four people dead and Massachusetts lawmakers horrified.

• Jan 7, 2021

Congress Completes Electoral Count; Trump Says There Will Be 'Orderly Transition'

A day after four people died in a riot on Capitol Hill, President Trump said there will be "an orderly transition."

• Jan 7, 2021

Keller @ Large: Capitol Hill Rioters Enabled By 'Gross Incompetence By Law Enforcement'

As violent protesters breached the Capitol Building, WBZ-TV's Jon Keller said they were enabled by "gross incompetence by law enforcement" in Washington, D.C.

• Jan 6, 2021

'Terrifying And Heartbreaking': Boston Residents Emotional After Capitol Riot

In Nubian Square protesters, held signs waved flags and expressed their frustration with Wednesday's violence.

• Jan 6, 2021

Seth Moulton, Ayanna Pressley Say President Trump Must Be Removed From Office 'Immediately'

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton called for President Donald Trump to be immediately removed from office after protesters stormed Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

• Jan 6, 2021

'Democracy Will Prevail': Local Lawmakers Go Ahead With Vote Count

After the Capitol Building protests, New England lawmakers made their intentions clear: To certify the electoral votes as soon as possible.

• Jan 6, 2021

'This Is An Attempted Coup': Massachusetts Lawmakers React As Protesters Storm Capitol Hill

Massachusetts politicians reacted to a chaotic scene unfolding when protesters stormed Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

• Jan 6, 2021

'Our Worst Fear Realized': Protesters Storming Capitol Make US 'Look Like A Third World Nation,' Ed Davis Says

Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis calls for "decisive action" in the wake of Capitol Hill protests.

• Jan 6, 2021

'Irregular And Dysfunctional,' Massachusetts Electors Say They Take Capitol Protests Personally

Massachusetts' electoral votes are not among those being challenged by a group of Republicans loyal to President Trump.

• Jan 6, 2021

Massachusetts Researchers Looking For COVID-19 Variant

Researchers in Massachusetts are checking COVID-19 test results for the variant emerging in other states.

• Jan 6, 2021

Massachusetts Reports 6,419 New COVID Cases, 99 More Deaths

As of Wednesday, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is 8.25%.

• Jan 6, 2021

'Bad Optic': Rep. Lynch Not Joining Call For Immediate Removal Of President Trump

Massachusetts Congressman Stephen Lynch said he does not believe it would be "a good optic" to remove President Donald Trump from office after a day of violence on Capitol Hill.

• Jan 6, 2021

Man Shot And Killed By Police In Newton Identified

The man who was shot and killed by police in Newton on Tuesday afternoon has been identified as 28-year-old Michael Conlon.

• Jan 6, 2021

Baker: Capitol Violence 'Sad But Predictable' After President Trump's Attacks On Election

Baker said earlier this week that objections to Biden's Electoral College win in Congress are "an affront to democracy."

• Jan 6, 2021

Medical Student Who Tried To Smuggle Cancer Research To China Gets Time Served

A medical researcher won't serve more time behind bars after pleading guilty to lying to a federal official about 21 vials of lab material inside his luggage as he prepared to fly to his native China.

• Jan 6, 2021

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