House Democrats introduced one article of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday for "incitement of insurrection" for urging his supporters to march on the Capitol last Wednesday.
The House will vote on the impeachment measure Wednesday morning after considering legislation Tuesday night that calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office before Jan. 20. The planned votes come after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told Democrats that the chamber would proceed with Trump's impeachment if Pence doesn't agree to the 25th Amendment process.
Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said the House could delay sending impeachment articles to the Senate until after Joe Biden's first 100 days in office to allow the president-elect to get his agenda off and running, including Covid-19 relief legislation and the confirmation of his Cabinet officials.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the soonest his chamber could receive impeachment articles would be the eve of Biden's inauguration unless senators give unanimous consent to doing so earlier.
This live coverage has ended. Continue reading news about the reaction to the Capitol riot from Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.
Read the highlights:
— After break with Trump, Pence charts a new path forward.
— FBI memo warns law enforcement across U.S. of possible armed protests at 50 state Capitols.
— Nearly three-quarters of voters say democracy under threat, majority say Trump should resign or be removed, poll finds.
— New York State Bar Association moves to oust Rudy Giuliani.
— Melania Trump makes first comments about attack on the Capitol.
Banks halt business with Trump after U.S. Capitol riots
Corporations suspend political donations in wake of Capitol riot
Trump issues emergency order to bolster inauguration security
Trump, Pence met for the first time since before riots
Money talks: Corporate America shuts its wallet in response to Capitol riots
New York lawmaker makes formal request to disbar Giuliani
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf resigns
Republican AG group exec resigns after robocalls urged march on Capitol
Facebook bans all 'stop the steal' content
After Capitol violence, Trump brand partners eye dumping toxic asset: The president
Wisconsin Republicans want gerrymandered districts to decide electoral college results
First female Congressional chaplain condemns 'deeply disturbing' riot in opening prayer
Democrats grapple with how to impeach Trump without hindering Biden's agenda
Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook has no plans to lift Trump ban
Trump defender Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to get presidential medal of freedom
FBI memo warns law enforcement across U.S. of possible armed protests at 50 state Capitols
DC AG looking into charging Trump over Capitol riot incitement
Amid fears of violence at inauguration, Biden says: 'I am not afraid'
Trump enters final week as president with few allies, no Twitter and an impeachment effort
Poll: Nearly three-quarters of voters say democracy under threat, majority say Trump should resign or be removed
Parler sues Amazon Web Services
Democratic rep. says she contracted Covid-19 while sheltering in place during riot
Wielding Conan sword, Schwarzenegger blasts 'spinelessness' of fellow Republicans after Capitol riot
Father of slain Capitol officer hopes son's death brings end to 'lunacy'
Two men seen carrying restraints during Capitol riot charged with federal crimes
New York State Bar Association moves to oust Rudy Giuliani
Democratic lawmakers call for news conference, briefing from DOJ, Homeland, FBI heads
Biden plans 'America United' inauguration theme
Trump's voter fraud lies encouraged a riot. GOP allies are still giving them oxygen.
Whitehouse calls on Senate Ethics Committee to consider whether to punish Cruz, Hawley
Stripe payment processor boots Trump campaign after Capitol riot
Melania Trump makes first comments about attack on the Capitol
FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility of violence before riot, senior officials say
Many Republicans agree Trump went too far but remain divided over consequences
Can Trump be tried in the Senate on impeachment charges even after he leaves office? Some experts say yes.
