President Donald Trump faced the threat on Thursday of a second impeachment, a day after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol in a stunning assault on American democracy as Congress was certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican at the forefront of a bid to block congressional certification of the Electoral College vote, is largely to blame for "inspiring one of the most heartbreaking days in modern American history," his home-state newspaper's editorial.
Virginia lawmakers past and present react to violence at U.S. Capitol
Virginia lawmakers past and present react to day of violence at U.S. Capitol By CJ Paschall | January 7, 2021 at 8:33 PM EST - Updated January 7 at 8:33 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginiaâs congressional delegation was in the eye of the storm as insurrectionists swarmed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Now, they are picking up the pieces â literally in some cases â and promising to hold those responsible accountable.
As the violence unfolded, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine found themselves caught in the middle. They recalled tense moments, as Vice President Mike Pence was whisked away, followed by a 20 minute lockdown, before being evacuated out of the building. That chaotic scene resulted in them being separated from colleagues and staffers, only to find each other safe hours later.
U.S. House Democrats are prepared to move forward with impeachment proceedings against Republican President Donald Trump as early as next week following his supporters' siege at the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark said on Friday.