Twitter and Facebook lock Trump's accounts over video message
After supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Mr. Trump posted a video continuing to push false narratives about the election.
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Trump acknowledges transition of power
In a statement overnight, President Trump acknowledged that President-elect Joe Biden will take over on January 20th, but he still disputed the election results. His statement did not condemn the violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol, putting Congress on lockdown. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest.
Photos show contrast in police response to BLM and Capitol protests
Images of the assault on the Capitol and of racial justice protests show a stark contrast in police responses.
Trump pledges "orderly transition" after Congress affirms Biden win
President didn't concede but his statement was as close as he's come to conceding an election he falsely insists was stolen,
Capitol secured after assault from Trump supporters
The chaos erupted shortly after President Trump gave a speech once again falsely claiming to have won a second term.
4 dead after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
One woman was fatally shot and three others suffered "medical emergencies," police said.
Pence announces Biden win
Vice President Mike Pence, in his capacity as the president of the Senate, announced President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of 2020 election after Congress finished counting the Electoral College votes. Watch the historic announcement.
Key GOP senators withdraw objections to Electoral College count
There were some who still said they would object, including Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas.
Romney calls on colleagues to tell voters the truth
"What happened here today was an insurrection, supported by the president of the United States," Republican Senator Mitt Romney said on the Senate floor following the violent protests at the Capitol. Romney denounced false claims of election fraud and said it was time to tell voters the truth, earning sustained applause in the chamber. Watch his remarks.
Cabinet members discuss 25th Amendment
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports some senior members of the Trump administration have discussed the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, which could be used to remove a president from office and make the vice president the commander in chief. She joins "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell for a CBS News Special Report in the aftermath of the violent protests at the Capitol.
Senator Duckworth delivers emotional appeal
Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq War veteran, addressed a joint session of Congress to say she would never have imagined there would be an attempt of a violent overthrow at the U.S. Capitol. This comes hours after a swarm of pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol, sparking a lockdown and a pause to the counting of electoral votes. Watch her remarks here.
Pro-Trump protesters storm U.S. Capitol
Pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The National Guard, FBI, D.C. Police and officers from surrounding states descended on the Capitol to help de-escalate the violence. Charles Marino, CEO of Sentinel Security Solutions, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the events and the security breach.
Lawmaker calls lockdown a "super-spreader event"
Representative Susan Wild said Wednesday that lawmakers evacuated from the Capitol building were placed in a secure location with 300 to 400 people. Holding members of Congress in the same location is a "super-spreader event," the Pennsylvania Democrat said, and some lawmakers are not wearing masks. Listen to the congresswoman's remarks here.
Pence on Capitol chaos: "Violence never wins"
Vice President Mike Pence addressed a joint session of Congress hours after thousands of protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers worked on counting electoral votes in the 2020 election. Watch his remarks here.
Trump supporters storm Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Protesters backing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol in violent clashes with police.
Twitter freezes Trump's account
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell to discuss how social media has come under fire in wake of President Trump's posts to his supporters regarding the violent protests at the U.S. Capitol.
Democrats secure Senate control with Georgia wins
Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff won the Georgia runoffs, handing control of the Senate to Democrats. Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta, including analysis from CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol protests
A violent crowd of pro-Trump protesters pushed Capitol Hill into lockdown Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers were beginning the count of Electoral College votes. Congresswoman Nancy Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina's 1st district, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano while locked down in her office.
Biden: "Our democracy is under unprecedented assault"
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation after pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building. "I call on this mob to pull back," Mr. Biden said. "It's not a protest, it's insurrection." Watch his full remarks in this CBS News Special Report.
McCarthy: "I completely condemn the violence"
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy spoke with CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about the ongoing protests at the Capitol, calling for an end to the violence after Trump supporters stormed the building and clashed with police. Watch his full interview.
Protesters clash with police inside Capitol
Pro-Trump protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol and clashed with police inside the building as members of Congress suspended their joint session and evacuated. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes says there are also reports of shots being fired. Watch this portion of CBS News Special Report coverage.
Special Report: U.S. Capitol on lockdown
Supporters of President Trump stormed barricades and confronted police at the Capitol on Wednesday, shortly after Mr. Trump gave a speech once again falsely claiming to have won a second term. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and chief Washington correspondent Major Garett join "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in this Special Report from Washington, D.C.
McConnell: Congress must honor voters' decision
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said upholding the Electoral College outcome will be "the most important vote I've ever cast." He said there is no evidence of fraud that would affect the results and that Congress must not intervene. "If this election were overturned by mere allegations from the losing side, our democracy would enter a death spiral," he said. Watch his full speech on the Senate floor.
Pence acknowledges no authority over election
As Congress convened a joint session to officially count the Electoral College votes, Vice President Mike Pence released a letter stating that he has no authority to decide the result -- resisting public pressure from President Trump to contest the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News Special Report coverage.
Trump: "We will never concede"
President Trump revved up supporters at a rally outside the White House, continuing to insist he won reelection despite the final vote counts certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory. He repeated false claims about fraud that have been repeatedly thrown out of court and urged Congress to overturn the results. Watch a portion of his speech.
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