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Republicans warned this day would come. Then they forgot.Trump supporters who died during Capitol riot left online presenceCapitol rioter in horned hat gloats as feds work to identify suspectsTranscript: All In with Chris Hayes, January 7, 2021Asian American lawmakers describe being concerned for marginalized groups during Capitol violenceFacing calls for his removal, Trump reverses positions on election loss, rioters and CovidCapitol Police response to rioters draws claims of racist double standardsBiden making Merrick Garland attorney general isn't the best idea. It also isn't the worst one.Pelosi joins growing call for Trump to be immediately removed from office, may back impeachmentCapitol Police chief resigning amid criticism over response to pro-Trump mobCapitol reels from damage and destruction left by violent riotersMichelle Obama chastises 'infantile and unpatriotic' Trump over Capitol riotsChattanooga assistant football coach fired for 'hateful' tweet about Stacey AbramsWhat went wrong with security at the Capitol?Trump's aiding Capitol violence as world watches shows U.S. is now exporting extremismThese three states have the worst Covid infection rates of anywhere in the worldDonald Trump Jr. slammed transgender athletes at rally before D.C. riotsBiden slams Capitol rioters as 'domestic terrorists': 'Don't dare call them protesters'Brazilian women head to Argentina to avoid abortion ban'Vintage white rage': Why the riots were about the perceived loss of white powerThe 9 best kettlebells, according to fitness expertsCapitol police treatment of Trump rioters underscores America's racist realityOne-third of America's rivers have changed color since 1984Hundreds evacuated as Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano spews hot cloudsBiden expected to nominate Raimondo as commerce secretary, Walsh as labor secretaryNurse giving Covid vaccines surprised by proposal in viral videoTanya Roberts died from urinary tract infection that caused sepsisFacebook bans Trump for at least remainder of presidencyShattered glass, ransacked offices: Images of damage at U.S. Capitol left by pro-Trump mobWoman killed in Capitol was Trump supporter who embraced conspiracy theoriesFormer Capitol police chief shares thoughts on why officers appeared to let rioters inElon Musk is now the richest man on the planet, overtaking Jeff BezosOxygen is the latest Covid bottleneck as hospitals cope with intense demandBarr says Trump's conduct is a 'betrayal' of the presidencyTrump egged on the rioters at the Capitol. He needs to be removed from office — now.Trump and Republicans' Electoral College election objections betray conservative legal thoughtSinger Brandi Carlile talks about raising children as an LGBTQ momWall Street continues to hit record highs, despite chaos in WashingtonAmerican Airlines temporarily bans alcohol on D.C. flights after pro-Trump mob storms CapitolAtlanta police arrest suspect in shooting death of 7-year-old Kennedy MaxieMexico says it shares Biden's focus on tackling migration's root causesCongress confirms Biden's win after pro-Trump mob's assault on Capitol4 dead, Congress evacuated, National Guard activated after pro-Trump rioters storm CapitolMap: How did the Democrats win in Georgia? By improving virtually everywhereCapitol riot was the culmination of four years of 'American carnage'Weekly initial jobless claims total 787,000Congress finalizes Biden win, Trump pledges 'orderly transition' as Capitol reels from mob assaultLawmakers say they plan to investigate how law enforcement handled mob storming CapitolJan. 7 Coronavirus updates: Over half of virus spread may come from people without symptomsImagine Dragons, 'Star Wars' and anime: Jon Ossoff's old tweets become memesLess than half of Chicago Public School teachers showed up for first day of school reopeningTrump commits to 'orderly transition' in statement after mob storms CapitolHighlights and analysis: Trump commits to 'orderly transition' after mob storms CapitolDeaths at the Capitol, a pro-Trump, far-right mob — and months of red flagsLaw enforcement officials across the U.S. shocked by police failure to stop Capitol invasion'Let us in!': What happened after Trump told his supporters to swarm the CapitolTrump loyalists push evidence-free claims that antifa activists fueled mobA shadow over democracy, the White House and the Republican PartyInside the Trump riots: How an ordinary Congress vote devolved into disarray'Seditious act': Latino lawmakers say Trump, his 'enablers' have betrayed the countryTrump supporters storm the Capitol to attack democracy. Here's how Congress can save it.Protesters gather outside state capitols nationwide as chaos sweeps CongressCEOs and business leaders condemn 'appalling events' at Capitol, push for unityFacebook and Twitter lock Trump's accounts after posting video praising riotersWorld leaders express 'shock' after pro-Trump rioters storm CapitolHHS: States can vaccinate lower-priority groups if doses would otherwise sit in freezers2 Louisville police officers fired over roles in fatal shooting of Breonna TaylorAtlanta Dream players mark team owner Loeffler's loss in Senate raceBiden calls on Trump to give national TV address to end supporters' mob 'siege' at CapitolOssoff defeats Perdue in Georgia, handing control of Senate to Democrats, NBC News projectsPhotos and videos show pro-Trump protesters storming U.S. Capitol'It wasn't a race-related issue': Attorney of woman who falsely accused Black teen of phone theft speaks outLGBTQ people now eligible for domestic violence protections in all 50 statesBiden to nominate Merrick Garland as his attorney generalMore allergic reactions to Covid vaccine reported, but overall remain rareFormer Atlanta police chief Erika Shields takes over Louisville police departmentChilean lawmakers propose making coronavirus vaccine mandatoryNew and Notable: New products from LEGO, Vizio and moreDr. Dre's house targeted in burglary attempt a day after he was admitted to hospital, police sayDr. Dre says he's 'doing great' after apparent brain aneurysmCrashed websites, lines and scams frustrate Floridians looking for vaccinationsMaybe 'dark matter' doesn't exist after all, new research suggestsNew York air traffic controllers receive message threatening revenge for Iranian general's deathWikiLeaks' Julian Assange denied bail, U.K. court rulesJamal Khashoggi murder documentary debuts on-demand after rejection by streaming companiesAs GOP Senate hopes fade, Trump leaves his party worse off than he found itNeil Young sells 50 percent of publishing rights to his entire song catalog to investment fundDr. Dre hospitalized with brain aneurysm, but says he expects to go home soonEuropean Union agency approves Moderna's Covid vaccine as cases spike across the continentLawyer seeks to free man acquitted in U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl's killingMega Millions jackpot nears half a billion dollars, eighth largest prizeWarnock's projected win in Georgia brings Dems closer to Senate controlJan. 6 Coronavirus updates: NFL encourages teams to offer facilities as vaccination sitesD.C. Police make several arrests ahead of major pro-Trump election protestDozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures, including U.S. lawyer, arrestedTrump allies hope Wednesday's drama will be his last stand — but no one knows what's nextLoss of smell and taste can linger after Covid or come back differentTrump stacked courts with judges 'hostile' toward gays, rights group saysRepublicans' efforts to end the American republic makes them Republicans in name onlyLoeffler's projected defeat in Georgia Senate election highlights failed Republican strategyNBC News Exit Poll: Black, liberal voters boost Warnock to projected Senate win in GeorgiaFact check: Trump falsely suggests improper 'voter dump' as count continues in GeorgiaTrump leans harder on Pence to flip election results, even though he lacks that powerKanye West and Kim Kardashian West separated, in marriage counselingWoman clings to hood of speeding car to try to stop theft of $10,000 puppy in TexasAlabama's DeVonta Smith is 1st WR to win Heisman in decadesUPS worker seen on racist rant video while delivering to a Latino household has been firedYour stimulus check might be delayed if you filed your taxes with an online tax preparerNo charges filed against Kenosha officers in Jacob Blake shootingTrump signs order banning transactions with eight Chinese apps including AlipayDallas company apologizes after criticism for redesigning Chinese mahjong tilesViolent threats ripple through far-right internet forums ahead of protestGrammy Awards postponed due to 'deteriorating' coronavirus situation in Los AngelesFor the auto industry, 2020 was a horrible year — but it ended better than expectedTrump allies' Electoral College certification challenge follows in Democrats' footstepsFDA warns Congress about Covid test that may give false resultsTrump administration officially says huge hack was likely Russian espionageJudge bans Proud Boys leader from Washington, D.C., after arrest'There was no plan': Private health care workers shortchanged by vaccine distributionOhio Gov. DeWine reverses course on veto, signs 'stand your ground' bill eliminating duty to retreatBestselling author and chronicler of Black life Eric Jerome Dickey is dead at 59Human remains found in October identified as missing Illinois woman Laura Wolfe-Orlovich; suspect arrestedLast-minute White House decision opens more Arctic land to oil leasingPortland attempted murder suspect escapes after cleaning crew leaves holding room door unlockedTanya Roberts, 'That '70s Show' star, dies at 65 a day after her death was prematurely announced7-year-old's shooting death fuels calls for private police in affluent Atlanta neighborhoodFact check: No, Pence can't overturn the election resultsRed Sox hire Bianca Smith for minor league team, first Black woman to coach in pro baseballSaudi Arabia lifts blockade of Qatar in breakthrough agreement easing Gulf crisisGeorgia voters head to the polls in pivotal Senate racesJimmy and Rosalynn Carter won't attend Biden's inaugurationEarly data suggest diverse voting blocs could give Democrats the edge in Georgia runoffs5 things to watch for in Georgia's monumental Senate electionsMassachusetts high school halts in-person classes after teens attend New Year's Eve partyWoman pleads guilty after threatening to bomb gay-inclusive Catholic school'Bean Dad' John Roderick apologizes for Twitter thread about daughter, racist tweetsGeorgia Senate election in 2021 reveals the need for a new 'Southern Strategy'Beloved Oklahoma physical therapist dies from Covid: 'All she wanted to do was help people'Iran tries to increase its leverage in future negotiations with President-elect BidenDuring Covid lockdowns, teens aren't acting up. They're trying to grow up while we ignore them.Congress is set to count the Trump-Biden Electoral College votes. Here's the lowdown.Emergency declaration approved in Kenosha ahead of possible charges in Jacob Blake shootingMatt James on the pressure of being the first Black 'Bachelor'Alex Trebek's message to viewers in final episodes: 'Open up your heart' to Covid sufferersSuspect in Queens hoax bomb already under NYPD investigation for far-right stuntsWarming already baked in will blow past climate goals, study findsSkier rescued after dangling from chairlift in harrowing videoWhat we know — and what we don't — about Tuesday's Georgia runoffsTrump's call with Georgia's Raffensperger could be illegal, but it would be hard to prosecute, experts say'We won': Trump spreads misinformation about 2020 election during final Georgia rallyIn Georgia, Democrats close with populist pitch vowing $2,000 stimulus checks3 dead in Florida single-vehicle crash after gunfire eruptsAll eyes on Georgia as Trump's election efforts hang over Senate voteVenezuela to install socialist-held congress as Maduro consolidates powerJan. 5 Coronavirus updates: Supreme Court justices will receive vaccineIn Georgia, Latinos shatter runoff turnout record as groups make last push for votersSouth Korea to dispatch diplomat for Tehran talks after Iran seizes tankerTrans women retain athletic edge after a year of hormone therapy, study findsTrump and Gohmert's election ploys prove Republican Party is now the anti-democracy partyMan with rifle shot by troopers outside Missouri highway patrol buildingNYSE withdraws plans to delist 3 Chinese phone carriersD.C. mayor calls on National Guard as pro-Trump protests set for capitalFlights delayed at Dallas airport after controller tests positive for CovidGeorgia's Raffensperger says Trump's defeat is the 'cold hard truth,' hints at probeFamily, friends plead for answers in disappearance of Laynee Westbrook missing from Anacortes, Washington since SeptemberProud Boys leader arrested, accused of destroying D.C. church's Black Lives Matter signCongresswoman wears hanbok at swearing-in ceremony, honors Korean immigrant momTanya Roberts, Bond Girl and 'That '70s Show' star, is alive despite reports of her deathGen Z is using TikTok to encourage youth voter turnout in Georgia's runoffsGiant vagina sculpture fuels culture wars in BrazilOn eve of Georgia Senate vote, Biden says races will 'chart course' of 'next generation'Faced with mounting cases, England announces new lockdownAttempts to delegitimize election are bigger global risk than Covid-19, risk assessment group saysWisconsin pharmacist accused of trying to destroy Covid vaccine is 'conspiracy theorist,' authorities sayAuthorities bust large New Year's Eve parties as coronavirus cases rise across U.S.9 nuns died of Covid-19 at a New York convent in DecemberTrump pushed QAnon and 4chan-created conspiracy theories in Georgia callGeorgia Senate race holds far-reaching implications — especially for LGBTQ AmericansAlexi Laiho, former Children of Bodom singer, dies at 41Mexican president's weekday morning show proves an effective tool to reach the countryAs America returns to work in the new year, Slack addresses outagesCrystal ball is murkier than usual as Wall Street starts 2021Kenosha preparing for protests when charging decision comes on Jacob Blake's shootingTrump, Biden head to Georgia in final push ahead of Tuesday Senate elections'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness reveals he married his 'best friend'Iran seizes tanker, ramps up uranium enrichment in new escalation with WestDemocrats ask FBI Director Wray to open criminal probe into Trump after leaked phone callClaims filed on behalf of shooting victims alleging negligence in Kenosha protest responseFiat Chrysler and Peugeot shareholders vote to merge, creating world's fourth-largest car makerAs Mexico closes migrant shelters due to coronavirus, those seeking refuge face more dangersWikiLeaks' Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the U.S. to face espionage charges, U.K. court rulesGoogle employees form workers' union in United StatesWhat's the best diet for 2021? Mediterranean, flexitarian and DASH top the listChaos, division, shakeups and shakedowns: Two months that sum up Trump's presidencyPittsburgh police investigate 2 explosions less than 2 hours apartGerry Marsden, singer for Gerry and the Pacemakers, dies at 78Trump presses Georgia official to 'find' votes, Pelosi wins re-election and a ruling for WikiLeaks' AssangeExtraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefsCovid live updates: Fauci pushes back on Trump claims, first Oxford-AstraZeneca shots given in U.K.Five teens arrested after boy, 13, dies in town outside LondonGeorgia's diversifying suburbs could be boon for Democrats in the Senate runoffsThe Covid vaccine is safe, whatever anti-vaxxers say. Here's why we can trust it.Trump's call to Georgia election officials highlights White House bunker mentalityLarry King hospitalized with Covid-19Pastor killed, two other people injured in Texas church shootingListen to the full audio of Trump's phone call with the Georgia secretary of stateTrump begs Georgia secretary of state to overturn election results in remarkable hourlong phone callPelosi wins re-election as House speaker with slim majorityHead-on crash kills 7 children, 2 adults in CaliforniaIslamic State claims responsibility for attack that killed 11 in PakistanIRS says Prince's estate was undervalued by $80 millionMeet the Press - January 3, 2021Boris Johnson looking at tougher restrictions as U.K. cases continue to riseTrump throws grenades into high-stakes Georgia Senate runoffs in final stretchInflatable costume could be behind Covid outbreak at California hospitalFauci pushes back on Trump: Covid death numbers are 'real'Sen. Ron Johnson claims effort to object to Biden victory is part of 'transparency'U.S., Iran tensions simmer as thousands protest Soleimani's killing in IraqParalyzed by Covid-19, Israel bids to be first country to vaccinate its way to safetyIn bloody year for U.S. cities, Akron lost several children to gun violenceNew year, same work anxiety. How capitalism makes work-life 'balance' feel impossible.Biden faces Iran at low point year after Solemeini death. Maximum pressure is working.Federal appeals court rejects election lawsuit against PenceShootout at Virginia Walmart injures three people, including deputyNew York becomes fourth state to record 1 million Covid-19 casesArmy investigates fatal shooting of drill sergeant in TexasHeartbroken sister prays for closure in cold case murder of Army vet brother who was shot and killed at gas station in 1959Pelosi's, McConnell's homes vandalized after Congress fails to approve $2,000 stimulus checksGOP senators threaten to object to Electoral College results if commission is not formedFloyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos football legend, dies at 78 after battling cancerQuadrantid meteor shower: 1st meteor shower of 2021 set to peak this weekendLawmakers push to add 'Selena' to National Film Registry, boost Latino visibility in mediaSearch suspended for boat carrying 20 people from Bahamas to FloridaSoldier, 16-year-old charged in death of Fort Drum corporal found shot, buried under snowAmericans breathe a sigh of relief as $600 Covid payments roll inIran plans 20% uranium enrichment at nuclear facility 'as soon as possible'Designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault, calls accusations 'grotesquely false'Pandemic's revolution in transportation and commerce rivals 19th-century railroad constructionDecember was the deadliest, most infectious month since the start of the pandemicTexas judge dismisses Gohmert suit against Pence aimed at overturning electionCongress overrides Trump's veto for the first time on major military billFree grocery store opens in Texas school district with high number of economically disadvantaged studentsShould straight actors still play gay characters? 'It's complicated'Covid stimulus bill's passage is a relief. How Congress got it done is worrying.Christian nationalism's Covid vaccine doubt threatens America's herd immunityLisa Montgomery: Appeals court clears way for only woman on federal death row to be executedLos Angeles County prosecutors file lawsuit against new district attorney over justice reform effortsAs Covid crisis grows, many California businesses flout the rulesPuerto Rican military veterans will now celebrate National Borinqueneers DayOhio police gave Andre Hill no aid for several minutes, bodycam footage showsCoronavirus timeline: Tracking the critical moments of Covid-19Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 coronavirus deathsDelay sought in ex-officers' trial over George Floyd's deathNew era for Europe as U.K., E.U. complete Brexit separationHilaria Baldwin's Spanish cosplay shows which Hispanic stereotypes white people are cool withGen Z Republicans see new era for party after TrumpAmericans flocked to buy life insurance, prepare wills and trusts last yearFood banks fear possible end of USDA Farmers to Families Food Box programNew laws in 2021: Ban on some sunscreens, more secure IDs, cash in a college accountA club nobody 'wanted to join': How Covid widows are finding support through FacebookAustralia changes National Anthem wording to reflect Indigenous historyIt's hard to be optimistic after surviving trauma, but it's not impossible. Here's how to start.Brexit and Boris Johnson's broken promises mean less independence for the U.K., not moreWorld rings in 2021 with muted celebrations amid Covid-19 restrictionsU.S. sees some indications of possible Iranian attack in MideastDog days of Florida come to an end, with total demise of U.S. greyhound racing within sightCovid variant found in Florida; more cases identified in CaliforniaTrump extends Covid-related visa ban; health coverage policy advancesRep. Jamie Raskin announces death of 25-year-old sonDanny Masterson harassment suit must go through Scientology mediation, judge rulesMillions of Americans moved during the pandemic — and most aren't looking backU.S. restores Medicaid for Marshall Islands, exposing longtime injustice, experts say