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Maryland’s congressional Democrats decry election fraud claims, but lone Republican objects to election certification
While the majority of Maryland’s congressional delegation – all Democrats — acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election, the state’s sole Republican representative plans to object to certifying the election Wednesday, backing President Donald Trump’s unfounded election fraud claims.
Maryland’s congressional Democrats decry election fraud claims, but lone Republican objects to election certification
While the majority of Maryland’s congressional delegation – all Democrats — acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election, the state’s sole Republican representative plans to object to certifying the election Wednesday, backing President Donald Trump’s unfounded election fraud claims.
read moreMAGA insurrection at Capitol as Johnson, other lawmakers oppose Biden certification
As lawmakers gathered in the Capitol on Wednesday to certify Joseph R. Biden as the next President, thousands of MAGA supporters breached the building.
MAGA insurrection at Capitol as Johnson, other lawmakers oppose Biden certification
As lawmakers gathered in the Capitol on Wednesday to certify Joseph R. Biden as the next President, thousands of MAGA supporters breached the building.
read moreInternational Community Shocked at Capitol Chaos
On a key day for American democracy, international publications pay special attention to the U.S. as tensions grow in Washington.
International Community Shocked at Capitol Chaos
On a key day for American democracy, international publications pay special attention to the U.S. as tensions grow in Washington.
read moreWho were some of the attendees at Saturday’s “Million MAGA March?”
Thousands of protesters flooded Washington this weekend, especially around the Capitol and Supreme Court, to support President Donald Trump and his refusal to acknowledge defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
read moreBusinesses in D.C. board up, adding ‘Black Lives Matter’ signs ahead of potential unrest in the city
In anticipation of election-related unrest, businesses in Washington added security precautions, such as plywood boards and fencing, to their storefronts. Many businesses also added ‘Black Lives Matter’ signs, in what some see as an attempt to discourage vandalism.
read moreTrump litigation has “no legal merit” experts say
President Trump has launched multiple lawsuits alleging widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, but legal experts say the claims are baseless.
read moreWisconsin GOP congressional delegation in denial about Joe Biden victory
Wisconsin’s Republican members of Congress are standing firmly behind President Donald Trump’s allegations of widespread vote fraud in the election despite no evidence.
Trump’s Claims of Voter Fraud Are Baseless, Election Law Expert Says
Election law expert says that President Donald Trump’s effort to change election results “does not have any chance of being successful.”
D.C. prepares for possible Proud Boys gathering on Saturday
WASHINGTON -- During a Tuesday morning press conference, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) addressed concerns that far-right white supremacist group, the Proud Boys, would be gathering in Washington Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s election loss. According to social media...
VIDEO: Kamala Harris makes history as first woman vice president
Kamala Harris is set to become the first woman vice president in U.S. history. Her win was widely celebrated in downtown Washington on Saturday.
‘This is what jubilee means’—Washington reacts to Biden’s win over Trump
Americans of all ages gathered in Black Lives Matter Plaza in front of the White House immediately following the announcement, cracking open bottles of champagne, dancing to music, excited to share the moment.
Protesters take to BLM Plaza to remind Biden supporters the work is not done
Washingtonians hit the streets to celebrate Joe Biden’s presidential election win, but for some, the feelings of victory were more complicated. Black Lives Matter protesters have been marching in Washington since learning of Ahmaud Arbery’s death in February. Arbery was killed by two armed white men in South Georgia, and his murder helped reignite a national conversation around racism.
Harris breaks glass ceilings as first woman to win vice presidency
“I’m happy to have the first woman in the White House as the vice president, even more excited that it’s an African American woman as I’m Black myself so I wanted to come out and show my support for this moment,” Megan Thomas, a Washington resident, said.
VIDEO: Victory Brings Celebration for Biden Supporters
Celebrations erupted around Washington on Saturday as Joe Biden was projected to win the presidency.
In New York, Young Latinos Celebrate Joe Biden’s Triumph
Young Latinos in New York celebrate Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
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