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Electoral College
organizationMembers of Congress were set to tally the electoral votes of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., at 1 p.m. Wednesday. President Trump can be heard pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's narrow win in the state. If all three state challenges are successful, Biden would have 259 electoral votes, throwing the election to the House of Representatives. Republicans are 'privately furious' at Trump over the Georgia election losses.
Manchester City
organizationManchester City beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Goals from John Stones and Fernandinho sealed the win at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side will face Tottenham Hotspur in the final on April 25.
Myles Cosgrove
personDetectives Myles Cosgrove and Joshua Jaynes are the latest officers to be dismissed. Breonna Taylor, 26, died when police raided her home in connection to a drug case. Incident in Kentucky caused outrage, spurring protests against racism and police brutality.
Senate
organizationRaphael Warnock is set to be the first Black American to represent Georgia in the Senate. He defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler in a special run-off election on Tuesday night. If Jon Ossoff also wins his runoff race against Republican Sen. David Perdue, Democrats will control the Senate with Vice President Kamala Harris as a tie-breaker vote. A Democrat-controlled Senate would give more scope for President-elect Joe Biden.
Congress
organizationCongress was rocked by troubling scenes of chaos as Trump’s supporters overpowered Capitol police and breached the building. Members of Congress were reportedly asked to put on gas masks and evacuate, as Capitol Police confronted the violent mob. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has requested the National Guard. D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered a 6 p.m. curfew.
Congress
organizationJon Ossoff has won 50.1 per cent of vote over David Perdue who has 49.9 per cent. Democrats improved their take of the vote in counties with the largest shares of African Americans. The Democratic National Committee will pick its new chair during its virtual Winter Meeting.
U.S. Senate
organizationU.S. Senate leader McConnell attacks attempts to challenge Biden win. Spain increased pace of its campaign to inoculate people against COVID-19. China is desperate to control the narrative of Covid-19's origin - whatever the cost.
DeVonta Smith
personDeVonta Smith is the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons. Quarterbacks had won 17 of the previous 20 Heisman trophies, including the last four. The U.S. beat Canada 2-0 in the world junior hockey championship final.
pro-Trump
personFacebook has removed a video showing President Donald Trump spouting baseless claims that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent. The video was released after violent pro-Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. The president has been turning his attention to Congress’s role in approving the presidential election results.
Joe Biden
personCongress meets in a joint session at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to certify the electoral college results. Republicans have vowed to object to the results from six states: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada. If all six state challenges are successful, Biden would lose 79 electoral votes.
Congress
organizationIf Congress certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral College advantage on January 6, it will deliver the Senate into Democratic hands. GOP congressman who eked out victory in Biden district will join Electoral College objectors. Goldman Sachs predicts another $600 billion in stimulus legislation this year.
David Perdue
personIncumbent Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are trying to hold off Democratic challengers. A double Democratic win would split the Senate 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s tie-breaking vote giving Democrats control.
Jurgen Klopp
personLiverpool lost 1-0 to Southampton at St Mary's on Monday night. Danny Ings' second-minute goal was enough to earn Saints all three points. Jurgen Klopp believes Sadio Mane was fouled twice in the box.
Black Lives Matter
organizationMacy's to close about 45 stores this year as part of its three-year plan to lower store count. At least two local Black churches had Black Lives Matter banners torn down and set ablaze. Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio has been banned from Washington, DC.
Boris Johnson
person'Two Tory MPs submit letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson' amid disquiet over pace of vaccine roll-out and lockdown. Prime Minister initially sided with hawks led by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. But he switched to agree with doves including Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Michel Gove. Entain, the UK gambling group behind Ladbrokes and Coral, has rejected an 8 billion pounds ($10.86 billion) takeover proposal from MGM Resorts.
Rishi Sunak
person£594m will be made available to councils and devolved nations. Comes after Boris Johnson ordered nation to stay at home and closed schools. Prime Minister said restrictions would last until at least mid-February.
the Proud Boys
organizationEnrique Tarrio, 36, was arraigned Tuesday on a misdemeanor count of property destruction for the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner. He was also charged with a felony count for possession of high-capacity gun magazines. The National Park Service has received three separate applications for pro-Trump protests.
Mike Pence
personMost constitutional scholars have rejected the notion that the sitting vice president can control the outcome of a presidential race. Pence lacks that legal power, and is in the awkward position of having to announce Biden's electoral victory. Obeying Trump’s wishes would amount to an attempted American coup.
Michael Gove
personPrime Minister ordered schools to shut last night - after just one day back after Christmas. Confirmed that there would be a third national lockdown, Mr Johnson said that all schools will be closed until mid-February. Schools and colleges in Wales will also remain closed until at least January 18 and move to online learning.
Rusten Sheskey
personThe Kenosha County district attorney announced Tuesday there will be no charges for the white police officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake in August 2020 as Blake tried to get into a van with his children. The harrowing incident was recorded by a bystander in a video that quickly went viral, sparking several nights of unrest.