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National Guard heads to the Capitol to tamp down pro-Trump insurrection CNBC 1/6/2021 Amanda Macias The National Guard was mobilized to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after pro-Trump rioters overran the building during the Electoral College vote count. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan also said their states would send their National Guards. Trump supporters, who the president addressed earlier in the day, forced lawmakers to evacuate the Capitol and sto...

BY Associated Press | January 6, 2021 MGN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 4 p.m. The Pentagon says about 1,100 D.C. National Guard members are being mobilized to help support law enforcement as violent supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol. Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman ...

National Guard deployed to U.S. Capitol amid violent protests Updated Jan 06, 2021; Facebook Share Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said Wednesday afternoon that defense leaders have been in contact with the city and congressional leadership. A defense official said all 1,100 of the D.C. Guard were being activated and sent to the city’s armory. The Guard forces will be used at checkpoints and for other similar duties and could also help in the enforcement of the 6 p.m. curfew being imp...

Police clearing pro-Trump mob from US Capitol after rioters stormed halls of Congress Police are clearing supporters of President Donald Trump from the US Capitol after they breached one of the most iconic American buildings, engulfing the naations capital in chaos after Trump urged his supporters to fight against the ceremonial counting of the electoral votes that confirmed President-elect Joe Bidens win. Posted: Jan 6, 2021 1:44 PM Updated: Jan 7, 2021 7:28 AM Posted By: By Ted Barrett, Manu ...

ADVERTISEMENT While reporting on the ongoing incident, Blitzer hypothesized that the protesters will likely face legal punishment for their actions.  “They will be arrested if they broke windows, if they stormed the floor of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives,” he argued. “They will be going to jail, many of them, for what they are doing right now.” “They probably are too stupid to know that theyre heading for jail at some point down the road,” he added.  Wolf Blitze...

Biden: "Our democracy is under unprecedented assault" From CNNs Maureen Chowdhury President-elect Joe Biden addressed the riots that erupted at the US Capitol building, calling it an "assault" on democracy. "At this hour, our democracys under unprecedented assault. Unlike anything weve seen in modern times. An assault on the citadel of liberty, the Capitol itself. An assault on the peoples representatives and the Capitol Hill police, sworn to protect them. And the public servants who...

US Capitol secured, 4 dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Bidens win CNN 1/7/2021 By Ted Barrett, Manu Raju and Peter Nickeas, CNN © John Minchillo/AP Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Bidens victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/...

Most of the troops in question, critics contend, are not coming home but are simply being moved to other locations, often in the same dangerous corners of the world and sometimes with the same mission.

Michigan coronavirus vaccine mandates unlikely amid shortage and legal, ethical questions Updated Dec 31, 2020; Facebook Share One day, it’s possible that getting a coronavirus vaccine will be more than just a recommendation. It may, like other vaccines for things like hepatitis, the measles and chicken pox, become compulsory. Should you want to attend university, public schools, daycare, play sports, go to camp, visit your grandparents in a senior living facility or even just work in an off...

US Pulling Lone Aircraft Carrier From Middle East: Pentagon The military is bringing back the single U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Middle East in the midst of heightened tensions with Iran, said the Pentagon in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller directed the USS Nimitz—following a nearly 10-month—to return home. The ship had been providing support to troops in Somalia. “The Secretary appreciates the hard work, commitment, ...