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After addressing supporters at rally near the White House, Trump sent them to the Capitol.
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New York Times: We're witnessing a serious stress test of American democracy.
Calls to impeach Trump over 'desperate' attempt to influence Georgia vote count
A secret recording of Trump pressuring election officials has been met with disgust.
Cruz leads Senate rebellion over 'dangerous' Trump election ploy
The Republican Party is tearing itself apart over Trump's last-ditch election fight.
Trump or bust: Rebel Republicans set for January 6 showdown
140 Republicans are set to back Trump's 'dangerous ploy' despite senior leaders' warnings.
The myth of stolen elections lives on
New York Times: Donald Trump has given new momentum to the movement to limit voter access.
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Israel heads to fourth election in two years as Govt collapses
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'Democracy prevailed': Biden celebrates Electoral College win
US President-elect makes speech as electors nationwide affirm his election victory.
Trump fumes over court ruling on election
The US Supreme Court has rejected a Texas-based lawsuit to overturn the election results.
'We have just begun to fight': Trump remains defiant after Supreme Court blow
The President blasts the court and AG Bill Barr as his supporters gather in Washington DC.
It's over: Supreme Court rejects Trump allies' last-ditch election lawsuit
Lawsuit filed by Texas against 4 other states was Trump's last hope of reversing result.
Why do so many Americans think the election was stolen?
New York Times: Most of the election fallout has been unsurprising - except one thing.
The MAGA revolution devours its own
New York Times: Republicans are discovering the downsides of having a fanatical president.
Another blow for Trump as Nevada judge rejects election law suit
The phrase "did not prove under any standard of proof" appears 25 times in the ruling.
Niece says 'criminal, cruel and traitorous' Trump belongs in prison
"If anybody deserves to be prosecuted and tried, it's Donald," niece Mary Trump says.
Comment: The 'deep state' is on a roll
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'Discriminatory' law on Māori wards needs to change, urges MP
Activists petition the Government for an urgent change in legislation.
Trump may hold 2024 campaign event during Biden inauguration
Trump is reportedly preparing to steal Biden's thunder on Inauguration Day.
Rudy Giuliani's big fall: From 'America's mayor' to Trump laughing stock
Twenty years ago, Giuliani was riding the crest of a wave. Today, he's treading water.
Republican judges deny appeal, Trump to try Supreme Court
"Voters, not lawyers, choose the president. Ballots, not briefs, decide elections."
Turkey jails hundreds for life over 2016 coup attempt
New York Times: More than 4000 people have been convicted on coup-related charges.
Macron's rightward push sows alarm in France
New York Times: New laws in France signal a drift toward repression in government policy.
Journalist exposes top Republicans who loathe Trump
Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein says 21 senators have "expressed extreme contempt".
Hong Kong activists to plead guilty to protest charges
Those found guilty of unlawful assembly could face as long as five years in prison.
NZers want parliamentary term increased
90 per cent of Kiwis also have full trust and confidence in the democratic process.
'Frankenstein's Monster': Judge mocks Trump campaign legal bid, throws out case
A request for an injunction by Donald Trump's campaign has been turned down.
Wisconsin officials: Trump observers obstructing recount
Donald Trump requested the recount in Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Fact check: Trump's flailing strategy rests on deceit
The fallout from the 2020 election has taken the country into a dark and fictional place.
'Are you being a sore loser?': Reporters spar with Trump
One reporter shouted: "You lost the election! When will you admit you lost the election?"