“The reality that a lot of elite media didn't want to acknowledge for years is that the Capitol rioters are Trump's base. They're the same folks who go to his rallies and chant "lock her up!" & "send her back!" It's never been about economic anxiety. It's always been about hatred.” — Aaron Rupar
“For the inauguration, there will be at least four times as many National Guardsmen in the US capital as troops in all of Afghanistan. Where is the greatest terror threat to the US today?” — Jim Scuitto
Deaths
US: 389,599 (+4350)
World: 1,970,085 (+17,153)
Cases
US: 23,368,225 (+225,028)
World: 92,008,301 (+690,061)
Countdown: 8 days.
The Alt-Right Is Now the Entire Right. The voices of reason, reality, and responsibility are a cowering minority in the Republican party.
Fact check: No, impeachment itself would not ban Trump from a 2024 run. A viral tweet claims that impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time would mean he would lose the ability to run for president in 2024. That's not true. Nor are other claims in the tweet.
Justice Department: Recent arrests are “only the beginning” of the Capitol riot investigation.
Military Joint Chiefs condemn 'sedition and insurrection' at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security.
Pres. Trump has been told he could potentially face civil liability connected to his role in encouraging supporters who stormed Congress.
Vice President Pence rejects use of 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office.
Cheney is first member of House GOP leadership to announce support for Trump impeachment.
Mitch McConnell supports move to start impeachment, is 'furious' with Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly believes President Trump's second impeachment could help rid the Republican party of Trump's influence.
Deutsche Bank will not do business in the future with President Trump or his companies in the wake of his supporters’ assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal becomes the second House Democrat to test positive for Covid-19 after Capitol lockdown, "where several Republicans not only cruelly refused to wear a mask but recklessly mocked colleagues and staff who offered them one".
Republicans Lash Out Against New Security Measures At The Capitol. -- Selfish snowflakes.
Facebook appoints civil rights vice president amid pressure over racial hatred, violence on Facebook, Instagram. Civil rights attorney Roy L. Austin, Jr., who focused on policing in the Obama administration, first at the Justice Department and then at the White House, is Facebook’s new vice president of civil rights charged with helping the social media giant curb the racial hatred and violence on its platforms that over the summer led to a month-long boycott by civil rights groups and major advertisers.
Giuliani Allies Were Part of “Russia-Linked Foreign Influence Network,” US Government Says.
Casino magnate and GOP mega-donor Sheldon Adelson dies at age 87.
CDC to recommend that states expand access to Covid-19 vaccines to everyone ages 65 and up in effort to speed up vaccine rollout.
Facebook tells employees not to wear company shirts in public.
Voice of America White House Reporter Reassigned After Questioning Pompeo. Voice of America White House reporter Patsy Widakuswara was reassigned Monday evening just hours after pressing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on whether he regretted saying there would be a second Trump administration after President-elect Joe Biden's victory was apparent.
New York City to end multi-million dollar deals with Trump after ‘inciting rebellion’.
Under the new HHS rule, taxpayer-funded adoption agencies can refuse to acknowledge same-sex marriages and turn away qualified LGBTQ parents.
US cancer death rate fell record amount from 2017 to 2018.
Taylor Swift sexual assault verdict discussed at Supreme Court.
A hot and rocky exoplanet known as a super-Earth has been discovered orbiting one of the oldest stars in our Milky Way galaxy, according to a new study.
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Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.
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