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Ben Sasse rips Trump for stoking mob, calls Josh Hawley's objection 'really dumbass'

Ben Sasse rips Trump for stoking mob, calls Josh Hawley's objection 'really dumbass'

In an interview with NPR, the senator called the president's conduct a "flagrant dereliction of his duty." He also criticized Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley for his challenge to the election's results.
by Steve Inskeep

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Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures

Public Safety Commissioner Harrington on Capitol security measures

Security remains high at the Minnesota State Capitol complex, days after a mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s win.
by Cathy Wurzer

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RI governor, Boston mayor among Biden adds to economic team

RI governor, Boston mayor among Biden adds to economic team

President-elect Joe Biden has announced Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo as his choice to become commerce secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his candidate for labor secretary and Isabel Guzman as his pick to lead the Small Business Administration.
by The Associated Press

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Stay or go? After Trump-fueled riot, aides debate early exit

Stay or go? After Trump-fueled riot, aides debate early exit

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Thursday became the highest-ranking administration officials to resign over the pro-Trump insurrection. But some of Trump's critics don't give those in the early exit caucus much credit for walking away from their jobs with less than two weeks left.
by The Associated Press

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Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president's remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to secure the area.
by The Associated Press

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Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack

Publisher cancels book by Sen. Hawley, citing his role in inciting Capitol attack

Simon & Schuster says it has decided not to publish a forthcoming book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, citing the lawmaker's role in fomenting this week's "disturbing [and] deadly insurrection" at the U.S. Capitol.
by Scott Neuman

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On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight

On far-right websites, plans to storm Capitol were made in plain sight

The groundwork for the attack on the U.S. Capitol was laid five years ago, say experts on extremism and social media — but one was surprised when this time, the rhetoric turned into real violence.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Trump condemns Capitol Hill violence, ignores his role in inciting the mob

Trump condemns Capitol Hill violence, ignores his role in inciting the mob

More than 24 hours after thousands of his supporters stormed the Capitol, President Donald Trump condemned the violence in a video he posted on social media, calling it a "heinous attack."
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