Tag: Electoral Vote Count

Lankford: Millions of Americans Being Told to ‘Sit Down and Shut Up’

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on Wednesday said he felt supporters of President Donald Trump were being told not to voice their concerns about the 2020 election. “In America we settle our differences in elections. What happens if you don’t trust the election count or you’re concerned so many courts denied or dismissed cases within hours…


Biden, Congress Leaders Call on Trump to Demand All Protesters Leave US Capitol

House, Senate Democratic leaders, and Joe Biden called on President Donald Trump to demand all protesters leave the U.S. Capitol building following a breach and reports of shots fired on Wednesday. Biden, in a televised address at around 4 p.m., said Trump should go on television “now” to address the protesters and told them to…


Biden, Congressional Leaders Call on Trump to Demand All Protesters Leave US Capitol

House, Senate congressional leaders, and presidential nominee Joe Biden called on President Donald Trump to demand all protesters leave the U.S. Capitol building following a breach and reports of shots fired on Wednesday. Biden, in a televised address at around 4 p.m., said Trump should go on television “now” to address the protesters and told…


National Guard, FBI Deployed to Capitol to Respond to Protesters

The National Guard and other forces were deployed to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after people dressed in pro-Trump apparel stormed the building on Wednesday, interrupting a joint session of Congress. President Donald Trump directed the National Guard to send forces, along with other federal protective services, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a…


National Guard en Route to Capitol on Orders From Trump

The National Guard and other forces are on their way to the U.S. Capitol after people dressed in pro-Trump apparel stormed the building on Wednesday, interrupting a joint session of Congress. At President Donald Trump’s direction, “the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany…


Crowd Reacts to Trump’s Rally Speech, Calls for Fair Election Process

WASHINGTON—Tens of thousands of people gathered at an impassioned rally near the White House on Wednesday to hear from the president at a pivotal moment and to voice their concerns about what they see as a fraudulent election. Supporters of President Donald Trump lined the entire area surrounding the The Ellipse, a 52-acre park located just south of the White…


Shots Reportedly Fired in US Capitol as Trump Urges Peace After Supporters Breach Building

Shots were reportedly fired inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after supporters of President Donald Trump entered the building. A joint session of Congress was interrupted by dozens of Trump supporters, who brushed past U.S. Capitol police. Several were able to gain access to the House and Senate chambers, where lawmakers had been escorted out…


Person Shot Inside US Capitol Has Died: Police

The woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has died, the Metropolitan Police Department said. A police spokesman told news outlets that the woman died, but declined to provide more details on her identity or what happened. The U.S. Capitol police didn’t return a request for information. Speaking to reporters in a…


Shots Reportedly Fired in US Capitol as Trump Urges Peace After Protesters Breach Building

Shots were reportedly fired inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after protesters entered the building. A joint session of Congress was interrupted by dozens of people dressed in pro-Trump apparel, who brushed past U.S. Capitol police. Several were able to gain access to the House and Senate chambers, where lawmakers had been escorted out moments…


One Person Shot in US Capitol After Protesters Breach Building

Shots were fired inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after protesters entered the building. A person was shot inside the building, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Robert Contee III told reporters at a press conference. They didn’t share more details. The Metropolitan Police Department referred comment to the U.S. Capitol police, which didn’t…