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Barack Obama
personProtesters stormed the US Capitol as Congress met to certify the Electoral College votes that would make Democrat Joe Biden the next US president. Four people were killed in the chaos, including two police officers. The protesters surged up the Capitol steps at around 14:15 local time (19:15 GMT) CNN is reporting that the rioters are seeking to stay overnight in the building.
Electoral College
organizationMitt Romney reportedly called over Jonathan Martin of the Times to make it known, "This is what the president has caused today, this insurrection" A Mexican doctor who had a serious allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's vaccine against COVID-19 remains hospitalized.
Capitol Police
organizationHead of Capitol Police union calls for chief to resign, says riot showed ‘failure of leadership at the very top’ As many as 60 Capitol Police officers were injured yesterday, including 15 hospitalized and one in critical condition. FBI Director Christopher Wray says the public can help by providing tips, information, and videos of illegal activity. Republicans are reportedly discussing using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office.
Elon Musk
personElon Musk is now the richest person in the world with a net worth of $185billion (£136billion) The South African-born entrepreneur is worth more than Amazon boss Jeff Bezos. Musk's wealth surge over the past year marks the fastest rise to the top of the rich list in history.
Melania Trump
personMick Mulvaney, Trump's former acting chief of staff, announced he has resigned. The White House social secretary, Rickie Niceta, also resigned, as did a deputy White House press secretary, Sarah Matthews. National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, as well as his deputy Matt Pottinger and deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell, are also considering leaving.
Nancy Pelosi
personProtester with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk is a Trump supporter from Arkansas. Hebei accounted for 43 of 64 new asymptomatic cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus. Cruz suggested Congress "follow the precedent" of another disputed election.
Tesla
organizationElon Musk has overtaken Jeff Bezos to become the world's richest person. Musk's electric car company Tesla has surged in value this year. It hit a market value of $700bn (£516bn) on Wednesday. Shares of Tesla climbed more than 7 percent Thursday.
Ted Cruz
personTed Cruz suggested the Senate hold a 'commission' to investigate election results. Bipartisan senators immediately tore him apart. China is desperate to control the narrative of Covid-19's origin - whatever the cost. The results of Georgia's Senate runoffs indicate the GOP has lost both the Senate and the presidency.
Senate
organizationTed Cruz suggested the Senate hold a 'commission' to investigate election results. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who is married to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, resigned Thursday. Former President Jimmy Carter says he is ‘troubled by the violence at the U.S. Capitol’ Four people died and dozens were injured as Trump supporters smashed through doors and windows in the Capitol.
Capitol
organizationSupporters of President Trump broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) offices on Wednesday during their storming of the Capitol. A note scribbled on the back of one of Pelosi's folders and left for her to find, reading: "We will not back down" Cruz suggested Congress "follow the precedent" of another disputed election to "go home in peace"
Congress
organizationThe scenes of Trump protesters storming Congress are a blow to the republic, says The Telegraph's Tim Stanley. The US president has destroyed his legacy, split the GOP into two and he will be "held responsible by historians for what happened on Wednesday" Watch Tim Stanley's video to find out what he thinks.
Pro-Trump
personNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose by 26,391 in a day to 1.84 million. Overall death toll rose by 1,070 to 37,607. Merkel and the leaders of Germany's 16 federal states agreed to extend a nationwide lockdown.
Josh Hawley
personEight Republican senators and over 130 of the party's members of Congress voted against certifying election results. The vote was 92-7 with Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Sen. Rick Scott joining the Seditious Six. The wetter-than-average 2020 followed Australia’s hottest and driest year in 2019.
U.S. Senate
organizationTed Cruz suggested the Senate hold a 'commission' to investigate election results. Bipartisan senators immediately tore him apart. China is desperate to control the narrative of Covid-19's origin. Democratic majority in the Senate likely moots the Supreme Court challenge to Obamacare.
Will Pucovski
personAustralia reach 166 for two at stumps on first day of third Test in Sydney. Marnus Labuschagne unbeaten on 67 and Steve Smith 31 not out. Will Pucovski made 62 on debut to break shackles for under-fire side.
the Capitol Police
organizationPro-Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday. A woman was fatally shot and three others died from medical issues. Seventy people were arrested. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has been forced to resign.
George W. Bush
person'History will rightly remember today's violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation,' Obama wrote. 'The truth is that President-elect Biden won this election,' Romney reiterated.
Chuck Schumer
personSenators from both sides of US politics have condemned the violence unleashed on the Capitol building on Wednesday. The Democrat Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, labelled the Trump supporters as 'goons', 'thugs' and 'domestic terrorists' Senator Cory Booker equates the mob that stormed the Capitol with the Confederates of the Civil War. New York governor is sending 1,000 National Guard troops to the Capitol. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called for a congressional investigation of the "massive failure"
Priti Patel
personBritish interior minister Priti Patel says Donald Trump's rhetoric led to U.S. Capitol violence. Four people have died after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. Motorists caught making unnecessary journeys will have their number plates recorded by police ANPR cameras and then face being fined. Officers will also visit the homes of Londoners who have recently returned from South Africa.
Mitt Romney
personTed Cruz suggested the Senate hold a 'commission' to investigate election results. A Mexican doctor who had a serious allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's vaccine against COVID-19 remains hospitalized. Romney tells Republican colleagues 'this is what you've gotten' as Senate shelters in breached Capitol.