No Democrats are expected to object to the results. Lawmakers in both chambers took turns offering somber words Wednesday night reflecting on the day's maelstrom and urging members to certify the presidential electoral votes. It’s definitely something new in our business.”, – Kevin Johnson and Will Carless, 2:20 p.m. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Mike Pence faces biggest loyalty test in announcing Trump's loss during a special session of Congress, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Legal Statement. Vandals hit Black churches in D.C. during pro-Trump rallies. Rows shaded in yellow indicates the protest happened in multiple cities simultaneously across the United States. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Protests in the United States: Subcategories. Washington police responded to Trump supporters who went to the grounds of the governor’s mansion after a protest at the Capitol. At a campaign-style rally about an hour before the mob broke through police lines at the Capitol, Trump had urged them to go to the building. A portion of the demonstration was broadcast live on Facebook around 9:30 p.m. Twitter officials are requiring the removal of three tweets Trump posted Wednesday, including one in which he admonished Vice President Mike Pence for not overturning the election results and another one in which he said the violent intrusion into the Capitol by his supporters is what happens “when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots.". “This is not a protest. Beyond youth-led protests, March for Our Lives is also poised to become one of the biggest protests, period, in American history, surpassed only by the Women's March in … “If their citizens and legislators are questioning it in any contested state, it shouldn’t be ignored," she said. By late afternoon, an almost festival atmosphere prevailed outside the Capitol: participants celebrated the storming of the building and traded stories about getting tear- gassed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Home USA News. A look at some of the top stories trending today including worries about more armed protests, coronavirus updates and much more. US President Donald Trump has warned he'll send in the military to end the violence that's accompanied the demonstrations sparked by George Floyd's death. He said he doesn’t believe Biden could have gotten the amount of votes he did because of the massive crowds Trump drew compared to the smaller events held by Biden. “I was simply there as an independent member of the media to film history,” he said. Meanwhile, David Tate, 32, a truck driver from New Hampshire, said he drove 14 hours because he doesn’t want his three children to grow up under a Biden administration. Twitter locked Trump’s account for at least 12 hours “for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy’’ and warned that future violations of its rules will lead to permanent suspension. Oregon State Police said at about 8:30 a.m. several protestors entered the building after the door was opened by a person leaving. Evans has posted a series of videos in recent days. President Donald Trump’s favorite tool has been taken away, perhaps permanently. The George Floyd protests are an ongoing series of police brutality protests that began in Minneapolis in the United States on May 26, 2020. Keep refreshing this page for the latest updates and follow USA TODAY reporters on Twitter here. Focus on politics, military news and security alerts – Nicholas Wu and Camille Caldera, 7 a.m. Today, protests like those over the death of George Floyd are ongoing, even in the midst of a global pandemic. 4 female protest leaders who shaped 2020 . Scroll down for more news you need to know. The FBI started an investigation, seeking the public's help to identify unlawful individuals. ", She added, "Today may be a dark day for our democracy, but there is hope and change coming. 1:16. Sen. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the chamber, said Wednesday's riots in the U.S. Capitol would "live forever in infamy" along with other watershed events in American history. "We will stop the steal. In August, George Hill was one of the leaders and most outspoken figures in the NBA bubble protests after the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a resident of Wisconsin, the home of Hill’s then-team, the Milwaukee Bucks. William La Jeunesse has an update after another night of unrest in Portland, Oregon. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, accessed Jan. 7, US Crisis Monitor. Get short URL. Football is, at its core, a battle of wills. An Uber ad featuring the left-wing activist John Sullivan, who was arrested on federal charges Thursday in connection with last weeks’ Capitol riot, has been hidden on the ridesharing company’s YouTube channel. Behind them, a huge throng continued to swell, with a reporter estimating more than 1,000 pushing up against the inauguration stage set up outside the Capitol building. Hospitals in the area declined to give details about anyone transported to their emergency rooms Wednesday evening. Sherri Lynn Womack, a member of the Lee County board of education in North Carolina, said she traveled to Washington to demand better election security and stronger voter ID laws. And I believe that's what you're starting to see.". List. US Election 2020. The protests that have become familiar across the country are likely to continue. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Sean Davis, 20, and Kayla Buie, 19, stood before a line of Black Lives Matter and rainbow flags, trading insults with passing groups of Trump supporters. No arrests were made, a spokesman for the Washington State Patrol told the Times. The Seattle Times reported dozens of protesters went to the governor’s mansion, opened a gate and waved flags and chanted slogans while on the grounds. Biden, however, did not host large events at the behest of the public health experts who urged Americans to avoid large gatherings. Michele Haynes from Las Vegas, unwilling to accept the reality that Joe Biden will become president, said she’s “sure there are other options” for Trump to remain in office regardless of what happens in Congress. “They have more,” she said of allegations of voter fraud. At a late-morning rally, Trump once again repeated his repudiated claims of a rigged election, blaming the "fake news media," "weak Republicans" and the tech giants. At Black Lives Matter Plaza, just blocks from the White House, two counter-protesters camped out between police barricades playing “FDT” by rapper YG. Many Americans have called out the "two systems of justice," one for the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday and another for the peaceful protesters who marched for … They will not succeed.". Security concerns in Washington, D.C., ahead of the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden have resulted in some scheduling changes, Biden’s staff said Thursday, according to a report. Jay Inslee and his family were “in a safe location,” the Washington State Patrol tweeted when troopers first responded to the Trump supporters. USA TODAY, Jan. 7, "'Double standard': Black lawmakers and activists decry police response to attack on US Capitol" Hundreds of people had gathered during the day on Freedom Plaza near the White House, many waving Trump and American flags. When is Inauguration Day 2021? Read more here about the procedures and what to expect. He said the woman “didn't heed the call” as they rushed to the chamber windows. In order to ensure the continued safety of our employees, we will cover: For reporters and photographers: Sensing and avoiding dangerous situations, while still bearing witness to events. At least 14 Metropolitan Police Department Officers were injured during the demonstrations, Contee said. '', More: Mike Pence faces biggest loyalty test in announcing Trump's loss during a special session of Congress. USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. Today, Amnesty International USA released a report documenting widespread and egregious human rights violations by police officers against protesters, medics, journalists and legal observers who gathered to protest the unlawful killings of Black people by the police and to call for systemic reform in May and June of 2020. Some protesters also marched onto I-95 south in downtown Richmond, shutting down the interstate in both directions. Some entered the Senate chamber and faced off with police at the door to the House chamber. Market data provided by Factset. National Guard troops are being sent home from Washington, D.C. Legal challenges, however, have been consistently rejected in several courts. All rights reserved. Evans said he did not have “any negative interactions with law enforcement” or participate in any “destruction.”. Virginia State Sen. Amanda F. Chase said supporters should not believe media reports of riots, Twitter officials are requiring the removal of three tweets Trump posted. The morning after:US Capitol quiet after night of unprecedented assault;  FBI seeking information. On Tuesday night, more than 1,000 protesters remained near the park after a 7 p.m. curfew, facing police officers across a tall chain-link fence erected overnight. All rights reserved. Politics. In an effort that has divided the Republican Party, over a dozen Senate Republicans and at least 50 House Republicans are set to object to the counting of electoral votes from states that Trump contested after Election Day. Stella Nyanzi is Uganda's most outspoken, self-described radical queer feminist. Trump's Homeland Security and Justice departments have said there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud. ", Later in the day, Trump assailed the vice president in a tweet, saying, "Mike Pence didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, giving States a chance to certify a corrected set of facts, not the fraudulent or inaccurate ones which they were asked to previously certify. The U.S. Park Police also made one arrest, the spokesman said. Among those on the National Mall was Angela Strong, 41, a sixth-generation Texan who said she had ancestors on the Mayflower and others who fought in the Civil War. Onlookers screamed for help while she bled on the ground shortly after 3 p.m. One witness, who identified himself as Thomas from New Jersey, said after storming into the chambers, police yelled for the mob of rioters to get back. Trump has urged Republican lawmakers to join the objections, but the effort is unlikely to succeed because a majority of both the House and Senate is needed to exclude any electoral votes. Congress is set to meet on Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST as protesters descend on Washington. Scroll down for more news you need to know. After both the House and Senate voted to rejected an objection to Arizona's 11 Electoral College votes for Biden, lawmakers will return to a joint session of Congress and continue counting the Electoral College votes in alphabetical order by state. The US protests beginning in May 2020 were sparked by the death in police custody of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Experts have agreed,however, that there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Pennsylvania or elsewhere. This one, which included hundreds, concluded without response from police, according to the Burlington Times-News, part of the Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Protesters marched in Minneapolis, New York and elsewhere against President Trump, while some of his supporters gathered near a Phoenix building where crucial votes were being counted. Trump has unsuccessfully tried to overturn election results in six battleground states through dozens of failed lawsuits, falsely claiming the election was stolen despite no evidence of widespread fraud. Protests flared up across the country this weekend, two months after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis catalyzed a nationwide reckoning over race and policing. "But these are legitimate questions that need to be asked.". "Real Time" host Bill Maher closed his show Friday night by defending the millions of Trump voters who were NOT involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Hill spoke about these protests … State Department website claims ‘Trump’s term ended’ today. Protests erupted across Minneapolis and spread to other cities after George Floyd, a black man, died while being subdued by police on May 25. As tensions between them and left-wing counter-protesters rose, police dispersed the rally. ", In a Facebook live post broadcast hours after speaking at the D.C. rally the preceded the riot, Virginia State Sen. Amanda F. Chase said supporters should not believe media reports of riots at the Capitol, as "most of it's not even true.”, While many politicians, including some Republicans, have condemned the mob, Chase said she saw the rioters as "many patriots that have already said we've had enough. A Virginia state senator said Wednesday's storming of the U.S. Capitol signaled the beginning of a "revolution. Keep refreshing this page for the latest updates and follow USA TODAY reporters on Twitter here. And something else very special came out of this boycott: Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a leader of the civil rights movement. By ESTHER KING. The Capitol was locked down and Pence was evacuated. FILE PHOTO: Members of Antifa and Proud Boys clash in the middle of the street following the "Million MAGA March" on November 14, 2020 in Washington, DC. Let’s uphold it,” Heuer said. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Protesters listen to a man speak as they gather peacefully in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, June 1, 2020, to protest the death of George Floyd. By 11 p.m., the once-crowded streets were almost entirely deserted except for roving police patrols and a handful of journalists leaving the area. President-elect Joe Biden had called for Trump to go on national TV and demand an end to "this siege,'' adding, "It’s not protest, it’s insurrection.". Hundreds of people broke into the building and filtered through Statuary Hall. Prosecutors in Wisconsin filed a motion Wednesday asking a judge to forbid Kyle Rittenhouse from drinking alcohol or entering bars, flashing "White supremacist signs" and spending time with Proud Boys members while out on a $2 million bond. Europe. As protesters began climbing up the side of the building and on the balcony at the back, police appeared to retreat. January 4. Explore US protests local news alerts & today's headlines geolocated on live map on website or application. This category has the following 13 subcategories, out of 13 total. ET, Contributing: Grace Hauck; The Associated Press. Chad Heuer, 45, said he traveled from southern Michigan to watch Trump speak because he wants members of Congress to listen to what Trump supporters say. Crowds of President Donald Trump's supporters began gathering Tuesday in Washington, and D.C. police announced six protest-related arrests. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ET. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Congress had faced a "failed insurrection.". Terry Gainer, former chief of the U.S. Capitol Police who also served as the Senate’s sergeant-at arms, described Wednesday’s protests as unprecedented in four decades in law enforcement. 12/13/2020 06:25 PM EST. Several flash-bang grenades were launched. 2,000 Portland protesters descend on US courthouse, city says protective fence erected by feds must come down. Police used tear gas and percussion grenades to disperse the mob. Get the latest national, international, and political news at USATODAY.com 6. “We’re in! Get short URL. She said Americans won't accept Biden as president. “This is 3rd world style anti-American anarchy.’’, Nevada Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat, said via Twitter: "As I shelter in place, lawless domestic terrorists encouraged by the President of the United States are attempting to destroy our democracy. No fascist USA,” "Not My President," according to ABC affiliate WRIC. The head of New York City’s largest police union on Thursday slammed the state attorney general’s lawsuit against the NYPD for its handling of protesters last year and said city leaders should instead be held accountable for ignoring the “criminals” who attacked officers with “bricks and firebombs.”. The protests and grief over the killing of George Floyd have dominated headlines in the US and around the world for over a week, and are not likely to let up at any point soon. Also Wednesday night, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a 15-day extension of the public emergency she declared earlier in the day "so that we can continue to ensure peace and security through the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. USA TODAY, June 18, 2020, "Tracking protests across the USA in the wake of George Floyd's death" National Park Service, May 31, 2020, tweet. By Wednesday afternoon, Army Gen. Mark Milley said the D.C. National Guard had been fully activated "to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She cited what she believes are “suspicious” videos of ballot counting in Georgia. Closing in on 4 p.m., thousands of participants streamed away from the Capitol building, many laughing and jeering the politicians they had intimidated. The self-described left-wing activist recently arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol -- later claiming he was there to "document" it -- allegedly wore a gas mask and had a knife at the time of the siege, court papers show. The vast majority of Black Lives Matter protests—more than 93%—have been peaceful, according to a report published Thursday by a nonprofit. State officials said the full video shows the suitcases were actually standard containers used to secure ballots. ET. 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