WASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has accepted the resignation of Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger a day after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. The Kentucky Republican said Thursday in a statement that he had earlier requested the resignation and later received it. He says Stenger's resignation is effective immediately. McConnell says Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Jennifer Hemingway will now be acting sergeant-at-arms. He says, "I thank
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Pompeo, the Secretary of State, and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin have reportedly discussed removing Trump
Both men have held informal discussions with their staff about the 25th Amendment, CNBC reported
Both men reportedly concluded that the 25th Amendment was not the way forward for the country
They felt it would take too long, with only 13 days left; and they feared it would fan the flames of unrest
They were also unsure if three secretaries in acting roles without Senate confirmation could cast a vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump had incited sedition against the US
Pelosi demanded the president s removal from office, as did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Dr. Mark Ghaly revealed a new variant of COVID-19, referred to as the L452R variant, has been identified around California. The variant has been identified in several large outbreaks in Santa Clara County recently.