Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday (Feb. 13) of inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S. president.
Senate confirms Biden’s first cabinet pick, shifts to Democratic control
WASHINGTON (AP) – Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday (Jan. 20) after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats.
Trump supporters storm US Capitol, lawmakers evacuated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest, forcing lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupting challenges to Joe Biden's Electoral College victory. Trump issued a restrained call for peace but did not call on his supporters to leave.
McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senators chose party leaders Tuesday with few changes at the top, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senate to work through weekend for Barrett nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate is on track to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court by next Monday (Oct. 26), planning for a rare weekend session as Republicans look to install President Donald Trump's pick before Election Day.