The Latest: Pence acknowledges 'our time' coming to an end
The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local)
2:35 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence has told governors on a call about the coronavirus that “our time” is coming to an end and a “new administration” is taking over.
Pence said Tuesday that the administration is in the middle of the transition and is working “diligently” with President-elect Joe Biden's team. He thanked the governors for their leadership on the coronavirus and promised them a “seamless transition."
He says the objective "is that there is no interruption in our continuous efforts to put the health of the American people first.”
Pence's comments come as the U.S. House moves forward toward impeachment or other steps to forcibly remove Trump from office after a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol last week to stop Congress from affirming Biden's victory. Trump has falsely claimed widespread voter fraud cost him the election.
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FALLOUT FROM THE RIOTING AT THE CAPITOL:
The U.S. House pressed swiftly forward Tuesday toward impeachment or other steps to forcibly remove President Donald Trump from office, even as Trump blamed Democratic foes and not himself for last week’s deadly attack on the Capitol.
Read more:
— House races to oust Trump as he says effort angers nation
— Trump takes no responsibility for riot as he heads to Texas
— Analysis: Trump abdicating in the job he fought to keep
— FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
— EXPLAINER: Who’s been charged in the deadly Capitol siege?
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON:
1:15 p.m.
According to a report in The Washington Post, the FBI had...
