Pro-Trump extremists storm the Capitol, how the insurrection unfolded across the country, and more from Apple News

Here’s what you need to know. [Apple News+] Good Morning From Apple News It’s January 7, 2021. Here’s what you need to know. Top Stories An assault on America [bullet] [A mob of pro-Trump extremists, incited by the president’s ongoing, baseless claims of voter fraud, stormed the U.S. Capitol, forcing Congress to evacuate as it prepared to formally recognize the results of the presidential election. The Washington Post]( [bullet] [Four people died, including a woman who was shot by police. Dozens of people were arrested and officers recovered pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters. The Hill]( [bullet] [After the Capitol was secured, Congress ratified Joe Biden’s victory and Trump issued a statement committing to an orderly transfer of power on January 20. The Wall Street Journal]( [Democrats will control the Senate. Jon Ossoff defeated Republican David Perdue in the second runoff election in Georgia, following Raphael Warnock’s victory over Kelly Loeffler. POLITICO]( Listen Now [The world reacts to the violence in D.C., what Democratic control of the Senate means for Biden’s presidency, and more on today’s podcast. Apple News Today]( Five Stories We’re Talking About [“Hold the line”: Inside the House chamber as extremists stormed in. Bloomberg]( [The insurrection wasn’t just in D.C. — across the country, mobs of Trump supporters took to state capitols. Vox]( [Biden will tap Merrick Garland as attorney general for the new administration. POLITICO]( [More Americans were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Wednesday than at any time since the pandemic began. Reuters]( [The Louisville police department officially fired two officers for their roles in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. Louisville Courier Journal]( The Last Word [“ These tragedies have reminded us that words matter, and that the power of life and death is in the tongue.” Senate chaplain Barry Black gave a closing prayer after one of the most dramatic days in American history. Roll Call]( [Try Apple News+ for Free]( [Apple News+] Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, [click here](. Copyright © 2021 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Support]( | [Account]( [Unsubscribe](