Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of incitement

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.” The social media giant said...

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering...

LUPE calls for removal of president, senator 

As the nation grapples with the events at the Capitol, La Union del Pueblo Entero called for the removal of a U.S. senator and...

Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced...

Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday...

Local lawmakers at Capitol amid violent election protests

4:30 P.M. UPDATE:  Vela commented on his situation during a phone call at 3:18 P.M., CT.  “Members are spread out everywhere. Members,” Rep. Filemon Vela paused...

Trump doesn’t ask backers to disperse after storming Capitol

By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump encouraged supporters who stormed the Capitol on Wednesday in protest of his reelection...

Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — As demonstrators swarmed the U.S. Capitol, Congress was forced to abruptly halt deliberations Wednesday over...

US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police

By BEN FOX, ASHRAF KHALIL and MICHAEL BALSAMO WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out...