President Trump has taken no responsibility for the violence at the U.S. Capitol, and has released another recorded video message in which he says nothing about Wednesday’s impeachment vote. Ben Tracy has the latest. Source
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Ohio researchers discover new strain of COVID-19
“The mutations in the Columbus strain are likely to make the virus more infectious, making it easier for the virus to pass from person to person,” Ohio State University said in a statement. Source
Sweeping arrests of Capitol rioters uncover large arsenals of weapons
The FBI has recovered large caches of weapons from Capitol rioters and warned that police should consider the use of SWAT techniques when arresting rioters. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
FBI warns law enforcement to use caution when arresting rioters
A recent FBI bulletin said the agencies should be cautious when arresting people who wore “body armor” or “other armament” at the riot on the Capitol. Source
10 House Republicans join Democrats in vote to impeach Trump
Ten House Republicans, including one in GOP leadership, broke with the president and voted for impeachment. Source
More than 2,700 people banned by U.S. airlines
A spokesman for United Airlines said they had banned 60 people in the last week, and Alaska Airlines confirmed it banned 32 people. Source
“Whatever it takes”: Lawmakers vow to finish counting electoral votes after assault on Capitol
“Tonight, Congress will continue the business of certifying the electoral college votes,” Congressman Jim Clyburn, Democrat of South Carolina, tweeted. Source
House impeaches Trump for historic second time
President Trump is the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. This time, there was Republican support. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
West Virginia state lawmaker records himself storming U.S. Capitol
Republican Derrick Evans is shown wearing a helmet and clamoring at the door of the Capitol to breach the building. Source
Lawmakers in dramatic photo of Capitol siege recount scene
“There was chaos and confusion,” Rep. Susan Wild said. “I had never been in a situation like that.” Source