Trump's status as a former president has led to disagreement over the constitutionality of the trial.

Overnight, Trump acknowledged the results of the November election but again made false claims about the vote.

A noose was erected outside and at least one improvised explosive device was found on the grounds, law enforcement officials said.

A noose was erected outside and at least one improvised explosive device has been found on the grounds, law enforcement officials said.

The harrowing day of NBC News' Ginger Gibson, who was reporting on the Electoral College count when protesters stormed the Capitol.

Serious discussions about the logistics of another campaign event there come despite widespread criticism of the president's use of the grounds during the Republican convention.

The quadrennial party conventions are usually irreplaceable face-time opportunities for lobbyists. Not this year.

Democrats promised last week to file a legal challenge if the president acted through executive order to circumvent Congress, which has the constitutional authority to determine federal spending.

The president vowed to try to unilaterally extend jobless benefits, the eviction moratorium after negotiators could not come to an agreement on the next package of coronavirus aid.

Unemployment benefits and local aid remained sticking points.

Congressional leaders and White House negotiators appeared close to a compromise framework of another round of coronavirus aid, including a $400 weekly boosted unemployment payment.