US Congress formally moves articles of impeachment against Trump; may vote on Wednesday

Cracking down on US President Donald Trump, Democrat-controlled US Congress introduced formal articles of impeachment against incumbent President, according to CNN. Charging Trump with "incitement of insurrection", with respect to US Capitol riots, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer sought to vote on articles by Wednesday. Hoyer had also moved a bill seeking Trump's ouster through 25th Amendment- which can be invoked by US Vice President Mike Pence and or cabinet members, but was blocked by House Republicans. Speaker Pelosi has sought Pence's response within 24 hours, once bill is re-introduced on floor.

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Pelosi: House will proceed with impeachment

Earlier in day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes vice president and Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after deadly assault on Capitol. During an interview on “60 Minutes” aired Sunday, Pelosi invoked Watergate era when Republicans in Senate told President Richard Nixon, “It’s over.” “That’s what has to happen w,” she said. Trump has already been impeached by House in December 2019 for 'abuse of power and obstruction of Congress', but was acquitted Senate - controlled by Republicans in February 2020.

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US Capitol siege by Pro-Trump supporters

On Wednesday afteron, thousands of Trump supporters broke barricades outside Capitol, and marched into building. Scaling walls using scaffolding and breaking windows to enter building. Inside building, rioters banged on doors, trying to push through doors and fought with police. As per reports, by 2 PM, Capitol Police ordered all staff, reporters and nearby senators into Senate chamber, which was sealed off and put on lockdown. Visuals from inside Capitol show rioters inside US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office, inside Congress and Senate Hall as police officers deployed tear gas inside building. After building was secured, at least four people have died, 52 have been arrested and over a dozen police officers have been injured - two succumbed.

'Hang Mike Pence' phrase blocked on Twitter as angry Trump supporters turn against VP

Reports state that siege on Capitol Hill occurred after President Trump had given a speech from White House, urging protesters to march on Capitol after making false claims of electoral fraud. In face of a slew of resignations from White House staff and his cabinet, Trump condemned attacks and stated that he will t be attending Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' inauguration ceremony on January 20. Twitter and Facebook have w permanently banned from platform saying 'due to risk of furr incitement of violence'.  Joe Biden was elected as 46th US President on 7 vember winning 306 electoral college votes to Trump's 232 and he also won popular vote, with 51% of votes - amassing 8,12,83,485 ballots.

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