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London’s mayor has declared the capital’s COVID-19 situation to be critical, reflecting deteriorating conditions for beleaguered hospitals, as the country authorized a third vaccine for emergency use.

‘Everyone knows that this president is deranged,’ says Rep. James Clyburn; House move could come next week if Pence refuses to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump

President-elect Joe Biden and officials for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are expected to make a transition announcement at 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch their remarks here.

President Trump tweets he ‘will not be going to the inauguration’  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland ‘It’s Just A Shame’: Trump Voters React To Insurrection At U.S. Capitol  NPR West Virginia lawmaker who stormed US Capitol won’t resign despite pressure, attorney says  Fox

Trump’s desperate attempt to save his imploding presidency  CNN Politics live updates: Biden says Hawley, Cruz should be voted out  USA TODAY Donald Trump, Facing Furor Over Capitol Siege, Puts Out New Video Acknowledging Joe Biden As Next President: “This Moment Calls

Leigh Cuen Contributor Share on Twitter Bitcoin fans across the country are rallying against a common enemy, the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, one of President Donald Trump’s closest associates, has been working overtime

Trump not going to Biden inauguration, the president announces two days after stoking deadly U.S. Capitol riot  CNBC Trump’s desperate attempt to save his imploding presidency  CNN Police chief and two security officials resign over Capitol assault  The Guardian Opinion: If impeachment worked,

Betsy DeVos, Elaine Chao Accused of Resigning to Dodge 25th Amendment Calls  Newsweek ‘These people should not be applauded’: Cuomo weighs in on DeVos resignation after Capitol riot  CNN The latest: Education head Betsy DeVos quits, cites Trump rhetoric  KSTP Politics updates: Education

Biden’s agenda gets a fighting chance after Democrats capture Senate control  NBC News Loeffler concedes Georgia Senate runoff to Warnock  CNN New Georgia Sen. Warnock says riot shows ‘words have power’ — and he will use his for ‘bringing people together’  Yahoo News

U.S. Capitol Flag Will Fly At Half-Staff; FBI Offers Reward Over Pipe Bombs  NPR Capitol Police officer on life support after pro-Trump riot, union official says  CNN Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Dies from Injuries in Pro-Trump Riot  The New York Times Tom