McConnell: Capitol Hill mob was 'provoked' by Trump.

McConnell: Capitol Hill mob was 'provoked' by Trump.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that the mob that attacked the Capitol was "provoked" by President Donald Trump.

"The mob was fed lies," McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said on the Senate floor. "They were provoked by the President and other powerful people."

McConnell touted that Congress did its duty despite the violence on January 6, certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

"We'll have a safe and successful inaugural right here on the very front of the Capitol," said McConnell.

McConnell's comments came as the Senate prepares to hold an impeachment trial over the House's charge of "incitement of insurrection." McConnell said on Tuesday that the Senate has received a message from the House that Trump has been impeached but noted that the House has not yet transmitted the article to the Senate.

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Liz Cheney warns US Supreme Court on Trump immunity case.

Liz Cheney warns US Supreme Court on Trump immunity case.

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney sent a warning to the US Supreme Court during a speech at Drake University as the court will decide whether Donald Trump may claim immunity in special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion case. #CNN #News #Liz...

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Traffic cam footage shows moments just before bridge collapse.

Traffic cam footage shows moments just before bridge collapse.

A traffic camera on Interstate 695 captured the moments just before a cargo ship crashed into and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, killing a group of construction workers.

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CNN reporter reveals the ambiguity in Putin’s pledge that Russia will not attack NATO.

CNN reporter reveals the ambiguity in Putin’s pledge that Russia will not attack NATO.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that fears of Russia attacking NATO countries are “complete nonsense.” CNN’s Clare Sebastian looks at why NATO may still need to worry. #CNN #News

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Trump's attorney argues Georgia election case should be dismissed.

Trump's attorney argues Georgia election case should be dismissed.

A judge heard arguments on whether the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump can be dismissed on First Amendment grounds. Trump’s attorney argued that his political speech is protected — and he can't be punished for false statement...

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Exclusive: GOP bigwig Matt Schlapp agreed to hefty settlement to end sexual assault lawsuit.

Exclusive: GOP bigwig Matt Schlapp agreed to hefty settlement to end sexual assault lawsuit.

The Republican operative who accused American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp of sexual assault last year received a significant financial settlement in exchange for dropping his lawsuit against Schlapp, multiple sources familiar with the...

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