Democrats begin push to remove Trump
Democrats begin push to remove Trump
Congressional Democrats have begun a push to force US President Donald Trump from office, introducing an article of impeachment that accuses him of inciting insurrection.
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Democrats set plan for removing Trump
Democrats set plan for removing Trump
Democrats in the US Congress will try to remove President Donald Trump from office this week, either by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence or in a historic second impeachment attempt.
Impeachment efforts against Trump gain steam
More calls for Trump to resign as impeachment efforts gain steam
A second Republican US senator has called for President Donald Trump to resign, saying he could face criminal liability after the deadly storming of the US Capitol by his supporters.
NZ Trump aide Chris Liddell staying on
NZ Trump aide Chris Liddell staying on
New Zealander Chris Liddell has decided to stay on at the White House to ensure the transition to President-elect Joe Biden's administration proceeds smoothly.
Trump acknowledges Biden victory, says focus on smooth transition
Trump acknowledges Biden victory, says focus on smooth transition
President Donald Trump has conceded that Joe Biden will be the next US president, a day after his supporters stormed the US Capitol as Congress was certifying Biden's victory.
Officer confirmed dead after Capitol unrest
Police officer confirmed dead after Capitol unrest
Police have now confirmed that an officer died of injuries sustained during unrest at the US Capitol yesterday.
Facebook blocks Trump for at least transition
Facebook blocks Trump for at least transition
Facebook says it will block US President Donald Trump's accounts for at least the next two weeks until the presidential transition is completed and perhaps indefinitely.
Fears for democracy in US
Fears for democracy in US
The United States may be facing the worst political and constitutional crisis since the American Civil War in the 1860s, a University of Otago academic says.
'You did not win'
'You did not win'
Hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the United States Capitol yesterday in a stunning bid to overturn his election defeat.
Kiwi weighs up quitting Trump team
Kiwi Chris Liddell weighs up quitting Trump team
New Zealander Chris Liddell is weighing up resigning as Donald Trump's deputy chief of staff in the wake of today's political insurrection which saw militant crowds storm the Capitol.
Twitter, Facebook freeze Trump accounts
Twitter, Facebook freeze Trump accounts
Twitter and Facebook have temporarily locked the accounts of US President Donald Trump, as tech giants scrambled to crack down on his baseless claims about the US presidential elections amid riots in the capital.
'We can't allow him to remain in office'
Lawmaker draws up Trump impeachment papers
A Democratic congresswoman is drawing up articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump after mobs broke into the Capitol following his urgings for supporters to fight to undo his election loss.
Shooting victim 'strong Trump supporter'
Capitol shooting victim 'strong Trump supporter'
The woman who was shot and killed when a Trump-supporting mob stormed the US Capitol building has been identified.
Democrats take control of US Senate
Democrats take control of US Senate
Democrats completed a sweep of the two US Senate seats up for grabs in runoff elections in Georgia, giving the party control of the chamber and boosting the prospects for President-elect Joe Biden's ambitious legislative agenda.
Trump rebuffed by Pence, McConnell as allies challenge his election loss
Trump rebuffed by Pence, McConnell as allies challenge his election loss
In a dramatic day in Congress, Vice President Mike Pence rejected Donald Trump's demand that he try to overturn the results of the election and the Senate's top Republican denounced a bid by the Trump allies to challenge his loss to Biden.
Congress resumes following mayhem at US Capitol
Congress resumes following mayhem at US Capitol
Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in a bid to overturn his election defeat, forcing Congress to temporarily postpone a session to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
With Senate control at stake, Georgians vote in runoff elections
With Senate control at stake, Georgians vote in runoff elections
Voters streamed to polling sites in Georgia on Tuesday in a pair of runoff elections to determine control of the U.S. Senate, a showdown crucial to the success of Democratic President-elect Joe...
Electoral College confirms Biden's victory over Trump
Electoral College confirms Biden's victory over Trump
Democrat Joe Biden has won the state-by-state Electoral College vote that formally determines the US presidency, all but ending President Donald Trump's floundering campaign to overturn his loss.
Pro-Trump protests decry election loss
Pro-Trump protests decry election loss
Conservative groups alleging that Joe Biden stole the US election gathered for protests across the country as President Donald Trump castigated the Supreme Court for declining a case he hoped would overturn the result.
Top court swiftly ends Trump-backed Texas bid
Top court swiftly ends Trump-backed Texas bid
The US Supreme Court has rejected a long-shot lawsuit filed by Texas and backed by President Donald Trump seeking to throw out voting results in four states, dealing him a crushing setback in his quest to undo his election loss to Joe Biden.