Maryland electors, once hopeful, left “heartbroken” after capitol breach during electors’ joint session
Some of the Maryland electors who cast their Electoral College votes Dec. 14 called Wednesday’s riot by a pro-President Donald Trump mob inside the Capitol that temporarily stopped certification of electoral votes embarrassing and heart-breaking.
Maryland electors, once hopeful, left “heartbroken” after capitol breach during electors’ joint session
Some of the Maryland electors who cast their Electoral College votes Dec. 14 called Wednesday’s riot by a pro-President Donald Trump mob inside the Capitol that temporarily stopped certification of electoral votes embarrassing and heart-breaking.
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Photos from an Attempted Coup: Trump incites his followers to violence
Despite warnings of far-right demonstrations intent on wreaking havoc in Washington, Wednesday began as many Trump rallies have in weeks since the election.
Photos from an Attempted Coup: Trump incites his followers to violence
Despite warnings of far-right demonstrations intent on wreaking havoc in Washington, Wednesday began as many Trump rallies have in weeks since the election.
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Some Evangelicals Condemn Violence Yet Cling to Election Conspiracies
Still divided over election results, many Evangelical leaders agree on condemning the
violence on Capitol Hill.
Some Evangelicals Condemn Violence Yet Cling to Election Conspiracies
Still divided over election results, many Evangelical leaders agree on condemning the
violence on Capitol Hill.
Experts fear looser HUD count will worsen plight of homeless in U.S.
The Housing snd Urban Development’s updated guidelines for the 2021 count, which normally includes both sheltered and unsheltered populations in odd-numbered years, will allow organizations to conduct less rigorous surveys that skip harder-to-gather requirements, use broader estimation tactics or opt out of the unsheltered portion of the count altogether.
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Designer Discusses New Memorial on the National Mall
WASHINGTON — Oklahoman Harvey Pratt is seeing his art on the National Mall for the first time. Pratt is a member of the Cheyanne and Arapaho tribes. He also served in Vietnam as a member of the military. “He really brought his experience as a native person who has...
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Johnson alleges Google sways elections for Democrats. Even Google critics say that’s false
Sen. Ron Johnson is alleging Google targeted Get Out the Vote reminders on its homepage to liberal users in late October, saying it “could shift millions of votes,” but technology experts say the claim is not true.
read moreChina’s new Five-Year Plan projected to focus on security
Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions with the United States, China is expected to heavily emphasize national security and, to a lesser degree, technology independence
Parler contributes to election misinformation and partisan divide
As Twitter and Facebook cracked down on the spread of election misinformation in recent months, conservatives flocked to Parler, which has no regulations about posting misinformation.
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...
Illinois’ third district elects first woman U.S. representative: Marie Newman
Progressive Democrat Marie Newman, a resident of the southwest suburbs of Chicago, upset a longtime Democratic congressman who represented Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, and, on Election Day, beat Republican challenger Mike Fricilone to become the first woman to represent the district.
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.
Pelosi remains optimistic about House seats, Biden presidency
Although House Democrats lost seats but maintained their majority in the election House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will run again to be House speaker, expected Joe Biden to become president and criticized President Donald Trump for “trying to destroy the credibility of our elections.”
Trump supporters demand Republican leaders “do their job” to stop alleged election fraud
Protesters who believe Donald Trump won the election gathered at the Republican National Committee headquarters Thursday to demand Republican leaders “stop the steal” of the presidency from Trump, alleging Democrats are finding fake ballots or throwing them out until Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has enough votes to win.
Americans are divided awaiting election results, some demand officials “Count Every Vote,” while others call to “Stop the Vote”
With tensions high, President Donald Trump’s challenges to the vote count in Tuesday’s presidential election sparked demonstrations across the country Wednesday and Thursday.
Count Every Vote holds a rally at McPherson Square
WASHINGTON -- Part of a national call to action, more than 100 activists gathered in McPherson Square on Wednesday to demand all ballots in the 2020 election are counted. The Count All Votes rally hosted speakers who emphasized the importance of voter demographics...
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