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Former Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams
January 10, 2021
OPINION: History will count Stacey Abrams among the names of Americans who literally saved this republic from Trumpism.
U.S. Capitol police thegrio.com
January 10, 2021
A new video released on Sunday shows pro-Trump rioters beating a police officer who is laying facedown on the ground.
January 10, 2021
Several Democratic leaders in North Carolina are calling for an investigation into Congressman Madison Cawthorn's role in the Capitol riots.
January 10, 2021
Apple and Amazon are joining Google in removing Parler, the social media network favored by Trump supporters, from their services.
January 10, 2021
Nancy Pelosi said Saturday that the rioters who took part in the breach of the U.S. Capitol chose their "whiteness"…
January 10, 2021
A second U.S. Capitol Police officer has died this week. Officer Howard Liebengood, 51, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 while…
January 10, 2021
President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed — without a trace of irony — to have done more for Black Americans than…
January 10, 2021
"My sister didn't breach security, she made a U-turn and she was ultimately gunned down," Valarie Carey said of her…
January 10, 2021
In an exclusive interview with Buzzfeed News, Black Capitol police officers share their experiences of guarding the Hill from rioters.
January 10, 2021
Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania on Sunday joined Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski in calling for Trump to “resign and go…
James Clyburn thegrio.com
January 10, 2021
South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn suggested President-elect Biden must get his agenda off and running before the Senate considers impeachment.
Jacob Chansley
January 9, 2021
Jacob Chansley, a.k.a Jake Angeli, was arrested on Saturday in Phoenix with two other men for their participation in the…
Ted Cruz theGrio.com
January 9, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden, Democrats, and a major Texas newspaper are calling for the departure of Senator Ted Cruz after the…
January 9, 2021
Alabama's AG is part of a group that helped organize the protests that took place in D.C. prior to the…
Proud Boys Nick Ochs thegrio.com
January 9, 2021
Air Force veteran Larry Rendall Brock, Jr. from Texas was amongst the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on…
Steve Bannon thegrio.com
January 9, 2021
YouTube has banned Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast and channel for violating the platform's terms of service and spreading misinformation.
Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
January 9, 2021
As rioters stormed the Capitol in a quest to delay proceedings, Trump worked to convince Alabama Sen. Tuberville to delay…
Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
January 9, 2021
Some Democrats believe that Trump's supporters were assisted by members of the Capitol police as well as Capitol employees.
Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election
January 9, 2021
An arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association sent out automated voice calls about Wednesday's march on Congress to "stop…
Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
January 9, 2021
The smiling man shown carrying a lectern during the Capitol riot identified. The man is Adam Johnson, a father of…