Nancy Pelosi

A photo taken from a video above the US Senate chamber showing lawmakers, two rounded wooded tables and the dais.

Watch live: House impeachment managers to conclude their case as Senators relive horror of riot

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Chilling security video of last month’s deadly insurrection at the US Capitol has become a key exhibit in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as lawmakers prosecuting the case wrap up their opening arguments on Thursday for why Trump should be convicted of inciting the siege. Watch the proceedings streaming live here on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One upon arrival at Valley International Airport on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, after visiting a section of the border wall with Mexico in Alamo, Texas. 

Trump impeached after Capitol riot; historic second charge

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President Donald Trump is shown wearing a dark overcoat and read tie looking into the camera.

Trump impeached a second time after Capitol siege

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Members of the US National Guard stand inside anti-scaling fencing that surrounds the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 10, 2021.

Impeachment looms after US Capitol attack; Pakistan plunges into darkness; Taiwan-US diplomatic ties strengthened

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Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the West wall of the the US Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

‘I fear for our democracy,’ says Rep. Mondaire Jones in calling for Trump’s removal

US Capitol police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as members of a mob try to break into the House Chamber in Washington.

The world reacts to chaotic rampage at the US Capitol; China calls out US on ‘hypocrisy’; Biden victory confirmed by Congress

Top of The World

In the hours after pro-Trump extremists stormed the US Capitol building on Wednesday, world leaders condemned the chaos and violence that erupted as Trump loyalists attempted to overturn Nov. 3 US presidential election results won by Joe Biden.

US President Donald Trump is shown wearing a dark suit and red tie and looking to his right at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Top US health officials to testify in Senate on coronavirus, economic reopening

COVID-19

Top US health authorities are testifying to a Senate committee looking into plans for reopening the nation’s businesses, schools and other sectors of the economy closed because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

A video grab of the US Senate

Impeachment trial in the Senate: How Trump was acquitted

Trump impeachment

Nearly a month after the House of Representatives took two historic votes to impeach the 45th president of the United States, the case moved to the Senate for trial. Look back at The World’s coverage of the trial here.

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks

McConnell says Republicans have the votes to set impeachment trial rules

While Republicans are still divided over whether the Senate should eventually hear more testimony, the vast majority of them have agreed to leave the decision until after the trial has started, McConnell told a news conference.

People march as they take part in an anti-war protest

Escalating conflict with Iran: What’s happening?

Conflict & Justice

A US-Iranian “shadow war” has escalated following the assassination of Iran’s top general, Qasem Soleimani. The World is following what’s happening between the US and Iran as the situation unfolds.