8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden's electoral votes

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Eight Republican members of Congress from Pennsylvania, falling in line with President Donald Trump, said that they will oppose the state's electoral votes being cast Wednesday for President-…

Lawmakers advance bills to limit governor's COVID response

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Rebuking the Kentucky governor's handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Republican lawmakers advanced bills Wednesday to limit his emergency powers and to keep businesses open amid the pandemic.

World leaders express shock at storming of US Capitol

Leaders around the world condemned the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, expressing shock at the chaos unfolding in a country they once relied upon for global leader…

Trump backers protest at Louisiana Capitol, but peacefully

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Capitol's doors were briefly locked to the public Wednesday and some elevators turned to restricted access as dozens of President Donald Trump's supporters gathered on the step…

Indiana expands virus shots to those 80 and older this week

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coronavirus vaccinations will start becoming available to Indiana residents 80 and older starting Friday as state health officials start expanding access to those shots.

Massachusetts lawmakers launch new legislative session

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers launched a new legislative session Wednesday just hours after wrapping up the prior session, working into the early morning hours to pass a series of bills including a $16.5 bi…

Denver election protest peaceful; city closes offices early

DENVER (AP) — Several hundred flag-waving supporters of President Donald Trump rallied peacefully Wednesday at the Colorado state capitol to protest Congress’ expected certification of Electoral College votes confi…

New Mexico evacuated Statehouse amid pro-Trump protests

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Statehouse was largely evacuated on Wednesday as hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump gathered peacefully outside the building and violence broke out in the nation's…

The "Bubba" vote: McDonald delivers win for Republicans

ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican some Georgians have never heard of was the most popular member of his party on the ballot this week.

Wisconsin Republicans call on Trump to calm Capitol protests

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation decried supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the halls of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday during the hearing to certify the Electoral C…

'Stop the Steal' rallies held at Nevada state capital, Vegas

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday lined the streets outside Nevada's state capital and rallied in front of federal buildings in Las Vegas, as Congress suspended its count of…

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Virginia’s governor says he is sending 200 state troopers and members of the state National Guard to the US Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia’s governor says he is sending 200 state troopers and members of the state National Guard to the US Capitol.

Colorado guv urges patience on COVID vaccination campaign

DENVER (AP) — Gov. Jared Polis sought Wednesday to assure residents that the state is vaccinating against COVID-19 as quickly as it can, urging patience and continued personal precautions against the coronavirus as…

Trump supporters at Oklahoma Capitol protest election

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Close to 1,000 supporters of President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday at the Oklahoma Capitol as a joint session of Congress convened in Washington to confirm the Electoral College vote won by…