Associated Press
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns after Capitol insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is the second Cabinet secretary to resign a day after protesters objecting to the electoral vote stormed the U.S. Capitol. In a resignation letter Thursday, DeVos blamed President Donald Trump for inflaming tensions in the violent assault on the seat of the nation’s democracy. She said, “There is […]6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
New to the job, Utah Rep. Blake Moore describes chaos at US Capitol
Utah Rep. Blake Moore details the violence of Wednesday as an angry crowd closed in on the House chamber and members of Congress evacuated.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Rep. Chris Stewart sticks by Electoral College vote despite protests
Rep. Chris Stewart stands by his vote objecting to Pennsylvania's Electoral College count, but says the president should have handled the crisis better.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Proposed bill encourages schools with Native American mascots to ‘retire’ symbol
After months of discourse regarding different sports teams' mascots utilizing Native American names, Utah lawmakers are encouraging schools to retire their symbols.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
‘Better Utah’ calls for Burgess Owens, Chris Stewart to resign after objecting to certify election
The Better Utah alliance is calling on Utah Reps. Burgess Owens and Chris Stewart to resign after the Electoral College vote count Wednesday.6 years ago
Associated Press and Saige Miller
Pelosi wants Capitol police chief to resign and calls for President Trump to be immediately removed from office
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seeking the resignation of Capitol Police Chief Steven and calling for the immediate removal of President Trump from office.6 years ago
Kaitlan Collins, Jeremy Diamond and Kevin Liptak, CNN
Elaine Chao to resign as transportation secretary in wake of US Capitol siege
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced Thursday she is resigning from her position.6 years ago
Clare Foran, CNN
Calls grow in Congress for President Trump to be removed by impeachment or the 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON (CNN) — A growing number of lawmakers — including from Democratic leadership — are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office either through impeachment or the 25th Amendment to the Constitution after a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday. The calls have come largely from Democrats […]6 years ago
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
Somber Senate unites to reject election challenges
A sober and shaken Senate returned to session Wednesday night to slap away a frivolous challenge to President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
Biden win confirmed after violent pro-Trump protestors storms US Capitol
Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner, hours after violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.6 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
President Donald Trump says there will be an “orderly transition on January 20th” now that Congress has concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Hundreds participate in “Stop The Steal” rally at Utah State Capitol
Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters in Utah gather on the Capitol grounds to protest what they call the stealing of the presidential election.6 years ago
The Associated Press
The Latest: Pelosi says Congress to resume once Capitol safe
Pelosi said she made the decision Wednesday in consultation with the Pentagon, the Justice Department and the vice president, who will preside.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
DC curfew goes into effect but protesters not leaving
Protesters remained on scene after authorities declared a curfew in the nation's capital amid a day of unrest and violence.6 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority.6 years ago
CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press
World leaders express shock at storming of US Capitol
World leaders are condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Pres. Trump to protesters: “Go home”; Utah politicians condemn violence at Capitol
Former Utah lawmakers speak out on the violence on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, with former Sen. Orrin Hatch "condemning the riots."6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Facebook removes, Twitter restricts Pres. Trump video about U.S. Capitol protests
Twitter's action came after the President tweeted a video message repeating false allegations of the 2020 Election.6 years ago
Saige Miller
White House: National Guard, federal police en route to Capitol to disperse protesters
National Guard and federal police are en route to Capitol to assist in ending the occupation by protesters objecting to the electoral vote in favor of President-elect Joe Biden.6 years ago
Saige Miller
US Capitol on lockdown as protesters storm the building
Members of Congress are sheltering in place and other buildings are evacuating as protesters opposing the electoral vote count for President-elect Joe Biden break barriers in attempts to storm the Capitol.6 years ago
JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
VP Pence defies President Trump, says he can’t reject electoral votes
Defying President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn't have the power to discard electoral votes that will overturn President-elect Biden's win.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah’s new governor does not support Republicans challenging election
New Utah Governor Spencer Cox is not siding with other Republicans that are challenging presidential electoral votes.6 years ago
The Associated Press
EXPLAINER: Hong Kong mass arrests chill democracy movement
The sudden arrest of dozens of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong is a clear sign of Beijing’s determination to rein in political opposition in the former British colony.6 years ago
