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More from Trump supporters storm the US Capitol: News and updates

Technology
Why conservatives’ favorite Twitter alternative has disappeared from the internetWhy conservatives’ favorite Twitter alternative has disappeared from the internet
Technology

Far-right violence got Parler kicked off the internet.

By Cameron Peters
Culture
Josh Hawley’s book deal cancellation comes after a year of social debates in publishingJosh Hawley’s book deal cancellation comes after a year of social debates in publishing
Culture

The Big Five book publishers embraced the right wing. Now they’re starting to back away.

By Constance Grady
Politics
The attack on the Capitol may have also been a superspreader eventThe attack on the Capitol may have also been a superspreader event
Politics

Lawmakers may have been exposed to the coronavirus during Wednesday’s riot.

By Cameron Peters
Technology
Every online platform that has cracked down on TrumpEvery online platform that has cracked down on Trump
Technology

Digital exile for “the Ernest Hemingway of 140 characters.”

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Americans are divided on whether to remove Trump, according to the pollsAmericans are divided on whether to remove Trump, according to the polls
Politics

Democrats want Trump removed immediately. But many Republicans don’t think he’s done anything wrong.

By Sean Collins
Politics
Hawley and Cruz face mounting calls to resign over push to overturn electionHawley and Cruz face mounting calls to resign over push to overturn election
Politics

Sen. Josh Hawley says he will “never apologize” for objecting to Biden electors.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Where things stand with the investigation into Capitol security failingsWhere things stand with the investigation into Capitol security failings
Politics

“The cops were very cool” — and that has Democrats worried.

By Cameron Peters
Money
The controversy over Sean Hannity’s Olive Garden “Pasta Pass,” explainedThe controversy over Sean Hannity’s Olive Garden “Pasta Pass,” explained
Money

How a Twitter joke that spiraled out of its creator’s control gave the Fox News host a light way to talk about Trump’s Twitter ban.

By Meredith Haggerty
Politics
Mitch McConnell outlines what a second Trump impeachment trial might look likeMitch McConnell outlines what a second Trump impeachment trial might look like
Politics

Trump could be impeached for a second time this week — but he might not be tried until he’s out of office.

By Cameron Peters
Technology
Why Twitter finally banned TrumpWhy Twitter finally banned Trump
Technology

The company suggested that Trump’s tweets risk further violence during a critical time for democracy.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
“I want him out”: Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump’s resignation“I want him out”: Lisa Murkowski calls for Trump’s resignation
Politics

Murkowski is the first Senate Republican who has explicitly called for Trump to leave.

By Li Zhou
Why Democrats are moving toward impeachment — 12 days before Trump leaves office
Explainers

After the Capitol insurrection, Democrats want to get Trump out of office as quickly as possible.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
Culture
Is the country falling apart? Depends on where you get your news.Is the country falling apart? Depends on where you get your news.
Culture

Cable news couldn’t get me inside a Capitol under siege. But Twitch could.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Republican senator: White House aides say Trump was “delighted” as Capitol was stormedRepublican senator: White House aides say Trump was “delighted” as Capitol was stormed
Politics

Sen. Ben Sasse said that, according to senior White House officials, Trump was “confused” why others weren’t as excited.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
Why pro-Trump evangelicals brought shofars to DC this weekWhy pro-Trump evangelicals brought shofars to DC this week
Explainers

How a Jewish ritual instrument became a favorite symbol for some conservative Christians.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
President Trump won’t attend Joe Biden’s inaugurationPresident Trump won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
Politics

After the Capitol siege in his name, Trump says he’s skipping Biden’s inauguration.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Democrats are moving toward impeaching President Trump for his post-election conductDemocrats are moving toward impeaching President Trump for his post-election conduct
Politics

But will he actually be removed from office before his term expires?

By Andrew Prokop
Republicans own this
Politics

The Capitol Hill mob was the logical culmination of years of mainstream Republican politics.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump officials are resigning over the US Capitol siegeTrump officials are resigning over the US Capitol siege
Politics

These officials are leaving the Trump administration after Wednesday’s storming of the Capitol.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”
Politics

He still won’t concede the election, even with his back against the wall.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Shopify hits President Trump where it hurts: His walletShopify hits President Trump where it hurts: His wallet
Technology

The software firm has taken down President Trump’s online stores.

By Jason Del Rey
Was the US Capitol attack “domestic terrorism”?
Politics

President-elect Joe Biden called the Capitol mob “domestic terrorists.” Are they?

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
Are we entering a new era of political violence?Are we entering a new era of political violence?
Politics

“We are in very dangerous territory.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
147 Republican lawmakers still objected to the election results after the Capitol attack147 Republican lawmakers still objected to the election results after the Capitol attack
Politics

Congress has certified President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the election — but some Republicans still objected.

By Li Zhou
Technology
Fox News wants its viewers angry enough to watch but not angry enough to riotFox News wants its viewers angry enough to watch but not angry enough to riot
Technology

Guess what happens when you tell people, over and over, that they’re being robbed? They may believe you.

By Peter Kafka