US air strike targets Iranian-backed militia in Syria
A US air strike has targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group in Syria.
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US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups.
Security officials to answer for failures during US Capitol riot
Congress is set to hear from former US Capitol security officials for the first time about the massive law enforcement failures on January 6, the day a violent mob laid siege to the building and interrupted the presidential electoral count.
Literary group says Trump lawsuit settlement protects journalists
A literary group that sued then-President Donald Trump with claims he repeatedly violated the First Amendment in his dealings with the media announced a settlement with the government on Thursday.
Bill Gates: Donald Trump should probably be allowed back on social media
Former US president Donald Trump should probably be allowed back on social media platforms, Bill Gates has said.
Trump-McConnell feud threatens Republicans’ path to power
Former President Donald Trump is escalating a political war within his own party that could undermine the Republican push to fight President Joe Biden’s agenda and ultimately return to power.
Speaker Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an independent commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the US Capitol.
President Biden signs series of executive coronavirus orders
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden has served notice that the nation’s Covid-19 response is under new management and he is demanding progress to reduce infections and lift the siege Americans have endured for nearly a year.
US return to climate deal welcomed ‘but there is a very long way to go’
World leaders have welcomed new US President Joe Biden’s swift move to rejoin the Paris climate accord as one of his first acts in office.
Trump does not mention Biden in farewell address
President Donald Trump does not mention his successor, Democrat Joe Biden, by name in his farewell address.
People ‘mistaken’ to think Johnson wanted second Trump term – Lord Sedwill
People who believe Boris Johnson would have preferred Donald Trump to win a second term as US president are “mistaken”, the former head of the UK’s civil service said.
Mike Pence calls vice president-elect Kamala Harris to offer congratulations
Vice president Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
Arkansas man accused of beating officer with flagpole during Capitol riot
An Arkansas man was accused on Thursday of beating a police officer with a pole flying a US flag during last week’s riot at the US Capitol, according to court documents.
Readers’ Letters: Criticism of US seems bit rich
It has been intriguing to note those here in the UK highlighting the recent “invasion” of the Capitol as a sign of the failings in US democracy.
What’s next after House impeachment vote?
US President Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives days before leaving office, becoming the first American president to be impeached twice.
YouTube suspends Donald Trump’s account
YouTube is suspending US President Donald Trump’s account for “a minimum of seven days” due to concerns about “the ongoing potential for violence”, the video sharing website said.
Man identified as speaker’s office invader appears before judge
The man identified as the rioter photographed sitting in House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office chair during last week’s Capitol insurrection made his initial federal court appearance on Tuesday.
Mike Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment on President Trump
US Vice President Mike Pence has ruled out using the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office.
Trump takes no responsibility for Capitol riot during visit to Texas
President Donald Trump took no responsibility for his part in stoking a violent insurrection in Washington last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters to march on the Capitol and praise for them while they were still carrying out the assault.
US House of Representatives will consider Trump impeachment on Wednesday
Democrats say the House of Representatives will consider the impeachment of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, one week after an angry mob of his supporters invaded the Capitol building in Washington DC.
Donald Trump to face impeachment charge of ‘incitement of insurrection’
President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the US Capitol, according to a draft of the articles.
Pelosi: House ‘will proceed’ to impeachment of President Trump
The House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, House speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
Schwarzenegger labels Trump as ‘worst president ever’
Arnold Schwarzenegger has labelled Donald Trump as the “worst president ever” in a video calling for unity after the deadly US Capitol riots.
FBI arrests Arkansas man from photo inside Pelosi’s office
The FBI on Friday arrested an Arkansas man who was photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office following the storming of the Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters, authorities announced.
Twitter bans Trump permanently over risk of violent incitement
Twitter banned US President Donald Trump’s account on Friday, citing “the risk of further incitement of violence”.
Biden refuses to take position on Trump’s possible impeachment
Joe Biden says that President Donald Trump is not “fit for the job”, but he repeatedly refused to endorse growing Democratic calls that he be impeached for a second time.
Social media ‘failure’ on Trump must cause rethink on disinformation, MP says
Social media giants must rethink how they define harmful disinformation, with the violence at the US Capitol proving their efforts so far have been a “failure” and the move to ban Donald Trump was “too little, too late”.
Donald Trump confirms he will not attend inauguration of Joe Biden
President Donald Trump has said he will not attend his successor Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20 as political rivals sought to oust the incumbent president before the scheduled transition.
Donald Trump commits to ‘seamless transition’ as he concedes to Joe Biden
President Donald Trump has committed to a “seamless transition of power” as he conceded to President-elect Joe Biden and condemned supporters who rioted at the US Capitol.
President Donald Trump condemns Capitol riot and concedes election to Joe Biden
President Donald Trump has condemned supporters who rioted at the US Capitol and conceded to President-elect Joe Biden in a new video message.