The White House Slips Deeper into Crisis in the Final Days of the Trump Presidency

THE NEW YORK TIMES: What was already shaping up as a volatile final stretch to the Trump presidency took on an air of national emergency as the White House emptied out and some Republicans joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a cascade of Democrats calling for Mr. Trump to be removed from office without waiting the 13 days until the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.

The prospect of actually short-circuiting Mr. Trump’s tenure in its last days appeared remote. Vice President Mike Pence privately ruled out invoking the disability clause of the 25th Amendment to sideline the president, as many had urged that he and the cabinet do, according to officials. » | Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman | Friday, January 8, 2021

Trump Enablers Resign after Capitol Violence | The Mehdi Hasan Show

Pod Save America Co-Host Tommy Vietor joins Mehdi Hasan to break down how GOP hacks are trying to dodge accountability for buoying Trump.

Capitol Attack Leads Democrats to Demand That Trump Leave Office

THE HEW YORK TIMES: The White House was propelled deeper into crisis as officials resigned in protest and prominent Republicans broke with the president after he incited a mob that assaulted Congress.

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s administration plunged deeper into crisis on Thursday as more officials resigned in protest, prominent Republicans broke with him and Democratic congressional leaders threatened to impeach him for encouraging a mob that stormed the Capitol a day earlier.

What was already shaping up as a volatile final stretch to the Trump presidency took on an air of national emergency as the White House emptied out and some Republicans joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a cascade of Democrats calling for Mr. Trump to be removed from office without waiting the 13 days until the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. » | Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman | Published: Thursday, January 7, 2021; Updated: Friday, January 8, 2021

These Trump Supporters Say They're Proud of Chaos at Capitol

CNN's Donie O'Sullivan and Elle Reeve talk Trump supporters to get their reaction to the dangerous chaos caused by riots at the US Capitol.

USA : Mob Rule! Definitely NOT America’s Finest Hour!

America shaken after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol building

Pro-Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol building in Washington DC on Wednesday, breaking into the debating chambers and clashing with armed police. Four people died during the unrest, three from medical emergencies and one woman was shot dead in circumstances that are unclear. The siege came on the day the electoral college votes confirming Joe Biden's victory were to be affirmed by members of the House and Senate. The chaos erupted after Trump addressed thousands of protesters near the White House, repeating false claims the election had been stolen.

Invoke the 25th Amendment NOW! – Mark Alexander

Washington Attorney General: Time to Invoke 25th Amendment | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Attorney General for the District of Columbia Karl Racine says it is time to invoke the 25th Amendment because President Trump is 'unfit for office.' Aired on 01/07/2021.

“Americans Are Now Getting a Mild Taste of Their Own Medicine” of Disrupting Democracy Elsewhere

World leaders reacted in horror over the storming of the U.S. Capitol, with the U.N. secretary-general calling on political leaders to demand their followers refrain from violence. Leaders of the U.K., New Zealand, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, France, Germany, NATO and the European Council called for a peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden. Investigative journalist Allan Nairn looks at what steps Trump may take next, and says despite protestations from President-elect Joe Biden and others that the insurrection was “not who we are,” the U.S. has a long track record of disrupting democratic processes elsewhere. “What has shaken the U.S. population so badly, this assault on the Capitol yesterday, is really nothing by comparison to what U.S. operations have done in Latin America, in Asia, in Africa, in the Middle East, to other democratic movements and elected governments over the years,” says Nairn.

America’s Friends and Foes Express Horror as Capitol Attack ‘Shakes the World’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Global leaders watched live as a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, and many saw it as a warning to global democracies, placing the blame squarely on President Trump.

BERLIN — As an angry mob stormed the heart of the world’s most powerful democracy, the rest of the world watched the once-unimaginable scenes unfolding in Washington with dismay and disbelief — and deep concern about what the turmoil could mean as authoritarian forces gain strength around the globe.

Many of those following live broadcasts of armed rioters forcing their way into the Capitol saw it as a stark and disturbing warning for all the world’s democracies: If this can happen in the United States, it can happen anywhere.

“We currently witness an attack on the very fundaments of democratic structures and institutions,” said Peter Beyer, the German government’s coordinator for trans-Atlantic affairs. “This is not merely a U.S. national issue, but it shakes the world, at least all democracies.”

One by one, officials around the globe responded with the sort of statements previously issued by the United States State Department when political violence consumed other countries. » | Katrin Bennhold and Steven Lee Myers | Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2021; Updated: Thursday, January 7, 2021

Gen. Colin Powell: This Was a 'National Disgrace,' But We'll Get Through It | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says Wednesday was a 'national disgrace, but we'll come through it.' Secy. Powell questions the lack of organized security at the U.S. Capitol and he says that Congress must be ready to step in should Trump attempt something similar before he leaves office. Aired on 01/07/2021.

Merkel gibt Trump Mitschuld an den Unruhen in Washington

Die Bundeskanzlerin hat den noch amtierenden US-Präsidenten Donald Trump für die Ausschreitungen am Kapitol mitverantwortlich gemacht. Trump habe mit seiner fehlenden Akzeptanz des Wahlsieges von Joe Biden die Situation begünstigt.

Facebook Bans Trump Indefinitely

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Facebook will block President Trump on its platforms, including Instagram, at least until the end of his term, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a post on Thursday.

“The shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and lawful transition of power to his elected successor, Joe Biden,” Mr. Zuckerberg wrote. »

Violences au Capitole : jour de honte aux Etats-Unis

LE MONDE: L’envahissement du Congrès, mercredi 6 janvier, par une foule de partisans extrémistes chauffés à blanc par Donald Trump est l’aboutissement d’une présidence tumultueuse qui a fini par fracturer le pays.

Editorial du « Monde ». Elu il y a quatre ans sur la promesse de « rendre sa grandeur à l’Amérique », le président Donald Trump achève son mandat en la couvrant de honte. L’histoire retiendra que la démocratie américaine a été défiée, et un moment suspendue, mercredi 6 janvier, par une foule de partisans extrémistes que le président lui-même avait incitée à marcher sur le Capitole pour empêcher son adversaire démocrate, Joe Biden, d’être officiellement déclaré vainqueur de l’élection du 3 novembre 2020.

Ce jour noir pour les Etats-Unis est l’aboutissement d’une présidence tumultueuse qui a fini par diviser le pays en deux parties, celle qui respecte l’ordre constitutionnel et les décisions de justice, et celle qui vit dans un univers parallèle. Cet univers, nourri de théories complotistes, est celui d’une réalité alternative dans laquelle Donald Trump n’a pas perdu l’élection par une différence de 7 millions de suffrages populaires et le vote de 302 voix au collège électoral contre 232, mais veut croire qu’elle lui a été volée par une fraude massive et orchestrée. » | ÉDITORIAL | jeudi 7 janvier 2021

Democracy Now! Top US & World Headlines — January 7, 2021

Opinion: Impeach and Convict. Right Now.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is too dangerous to leave in office for even another minute.

It wasn’t hard to see, when it began, that it would end exactly the way it has. Donald Trump is America’s willful arsonist, the man who lit the match under the fabric of our constitutional republic.

The duty of the House of Representatives and the Senate, once they certify Joe Biden’s election, is to reconvene, Wednesday night if possible, to impeach the president and then remove him from office and bar him from ever holding office again.

To allow Trump to serve out his term, however brief it may be, puts the nation’s safety at risk, leaves our reputation as a democracy in tatters and evades the inescapable truth that the assault on Congress was an act of violent sedition aided and abetted by a lawless, immoral and terrifying president.

From the moment Trump became the G.O.P. front-runner in 2015, it was obvious who he was and where, if given the chance, he would take America. He was a malignant narcissist in his person. A fraudster in his businesses. A bully in his relationships. And a demagogue in his politics. » | Bret Stephens, Opinion Columnist | Wednesday, January 6, 2021

How Has the World Reacted to Trump Supporters Storming US Capitol? | DW News

Leaders around the world watched in disbelief as the chaos unfolded in Washington, where supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol.

Many have condemned the violence and called for democracy to be respected. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron gave their reactions, and DW spoke to people on the street in Germany.

Around the world, there was disbelief at the scenes that unfolded in the Capitol:

- Germany's Bild newspaper talked of a "coup attempt" - and a "moment of great shame"

- In Britain, The Daily Telegraph minced no words: "Democracy under siege"

- The picture of Trump supporters storming the Capitol dominated the United Arab Emirates' Gulf News daily.

- The Nigerian Tribune offered this blistering verdict: "Trump supporters defile democracy."

- China compared the storming of the Capitol with pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Chaos at the Capitol | Live | The Choice on Peacock

Zerlina Maxwell, Joshua Johnson, and Mehdi Hasan cover the storming of the U.S. Capitol. Zerlina. airs 6 p.m. ET weeknights on Peacock: Incisive and timely coverage of politics and current events, through in-depth conversations that unpack the latest developments in this era's breakneck news cycle and draw back the curtain on their real-world consequences.

'Trump Blows Up US Democracy': The World Watches on in Horror

THE GUARDIAN: Leaders from nations around the world condemn ‘shocking scenes’ unfolding at US Capitol

World leaders from Dublin to Ottawa reacted with shock and disquiet to the turmoil in Washington DC on Wednesday, with the head of Nato deploring what he called “shocking scenes”.

“The outcome of this democratic election must be respected,” Jens Stoltenberg, the Nato secretary general and former Norwegian prime minister, tweeted on Wednesday evening after US president-elect Joe Biden condemned “this godawful display” and warned: “The world is watching.”

The Irish taoiseach Micheál Martin tweeted: “The Irish people have a deep connection with the United States of America, built up over many generations. I know that many, like me, will be watching the scenes unfolding in Washington DC with great concern and dismay.” » | Tom Phillips | Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Nach Polterrede des amtierenden Präsidenten: Trump-Anhänger stürmen das US-Kapitol in Washington

TAGES ANZEIGER: Vor der Bestätigung der Ergebnisse der Präsidentenwahl im Kongress und nach einer Rede von Trump ist es vor dem Kapitol in Washington zu Ausschreitungen gekommen. Die Sitzung ist unterbrochen.
» | Vincenzo Capodici | Mittwoch, 6. Januar 2021

Lockdown Catch-22: Weight Gain Can Increase Covid Severity | COVID-19 Special

Staying at home during a lockdown - with lots of time to eat and not move at the same time. No wonder many people all over the world have gained weight during the pandemic. And while it's a stretch from too much comfort eating to downright gluttony, too much body fat is bad for our health. In fact, those additional pounds can increase our risk of severe illness from Covid-19. Excess weight has always been a health risk. In times of the coronavirus pandemic, it could be lethal.

Strict Covid Restrictions Could Last Months, Boris Johnson Signals

THE GUARDIAN: PM says lifting lockdown is subject to ‘lots of caveats’ as figures show 1m people in England have Covid

Britain could face harsh restrictions for many months to come, Boris Johnson and his chief scientists warned as figures suggested more than 1 million people in England are infected with coronavirus, or one in every 50.

The prime minister said the plan to emerge from a newly-imposed national lockdown in mid-February was subject to “lots of caveats, lot of ifs”. He refused to guarantee that children would be fully back at school before the summer, calling this a “fundamental hope”. » | Jessica Elgot and Peter Walker | Tuesday, January 5, 2021