Trump Plans Defiant Final Week as Many Democrats Urge His Ouster  — President doesn't think Pence, cabinet will act to remove him  — Trump likely to fight Big Tech, visit border before departure  —  Banned from social media and abandoned by some staff after inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol …

After Capitol siege, majority of Americans say Trump should be removed from office before term ends: POLL  —  Trump has just 10 days left in office.  —  Pressure builds on Trump as calls to resign grow louder  —  Many are demanding the president either resign or be removed from office in the wake of the U.S. Capitol siege.

PGA will strip Trump Bedminster of 2022 PGA Championship, insider says  —  The PGA of America will strip Donald Trump of the 2022 PGA Championship, which is scheduled to be held at Trump National Bedminster golf club in New Jersey.  —  In a blistering column that says the golf world must sever …

Police departments across the U.S. open probes into whether their own members took part in the Capitol riot  —  Police officers and at least one police chief from departments across the United States are facing termination, suspension or other discipline for their proximity to or alleged involvement …

Rep. Meijer: I experienced the heinous assault on Capitol; now, time to face reality  —  On Wednesday afternoon in the House Chamber, I assured a colleague we were in the most secure possible place as we unpacked gas masks.  —  Tear gas had been deployed after violent protestors stormed the rotunda …

POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  Good Sunday morning.  I'm Eliana Johnson, your guest Playbook host and the editor-in-chief of the Washington Free Beacon, where I spend a lot of my time with conservatives, Republicans and MAGA-heads.

Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate  —  Clyburn: This is the problem with attempting impeachment  —  Washington (CNN)House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said House Democrats might wait until after President-elect Joe Biden's …

These Black Capitol Police Officers Describe Fighting Off “Racist Ass Terrorists”  —  The first glimpse of the deadly tragedy that was about to unfold came at 9 a.m. on the morning of the insurrection for one Black veteran of the US Capitol Police.  But it didn't come from his superiors …

Three major corporations say they will stop donating to members of Congress who tried to overturn the election  —  On January 6, a violent mob stormed the Capitol of the United States, disrupting the joint session to confirm Joe Biden's victory.  The incident left five people dead …

Congressman Conor Lamb Says He Supports Impeaching President Donald Trump  —  Lamb is urging support for impeachment so that President Trump is “banned from holding any public office ever again.”  —  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Congressman Conor Lamb is now voicing his support for impeaching President Donald Trump.

On Behalf of the U.S. Army: Statement on the National Guard Response in the District of Columbia From the Secretary of the Army  —  “During a rapidly evolving situation Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Department of Defense fielded multiple calls from elected officials requesting and offering assistance …

Amazon Is Booting Parler Off Of Its Web Hosting Service  —  Amazon on Saturday kicked Parler off its Web hosting services.  Parler, a social network favored by conservative politicians and extremists, was used to help plan and coordinate the January 6 attempted coup on Washington D.C …

Worst Revolution Ever  —  Here they were, a coalition of the willing: deadbeat dads, YouPorn enthusiasts, slow students, and MMA fans.  They had heard the rebel yell, packed up their Confederate flags and Trump banners, and GPS-ed their way to Washington.  After a few wrong turns …

Gottlieb says vaccine strategy “not working” and U.S. needs “to hit the reset” button  —  Washington — Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former director of the Food and Drug Administration, said Sunday that the nation's strategy for administering coronavirus vaccines is “not working” …

Capitol insurrection should spark end to America's warped, white supremacist way of policing  —  The Army rapidly erected a 7-foot, “non-scalable” fence around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning.  It was less than 24 hours after a large throng of pro-Donald Trump insurrectionists …

Des Moines man seen rioting at US Capitol booked into Polk County Jail  —  Hide Transcript Show Transcript  —  Receive daily coronavirus & public health news straight to your inbox.  —  Submit  —  Privacy Notice  —  The Des Moines man seen in the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol has been booked into the Polk County Jail.

Trump's Capitol Atrocity  —  I generally try to confine my Bench Memos posts to judicial topics, but in light of the severe gravity of the Capitol attack I think it important to make an exception here and to restate positions that I have vigorously stated on Twitter.  Briefly put:

About “Election Integrity”  —  The anti-anti-coup Trumpers have a new talking point.  Don't let them get away with it.  —  In the wake of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a comforting talking point has emerged among Republican elected officials and conservative commentators.