U.S. President Donald Trump’s wall of Republican support is crumbling after the Capitol attack. While driving through Pennsylvania, Mike Armstrong spoke with some longtime Republicans who say they’ve had enough.

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Alberta students return to class with no mask mandate

Alberta kids who went back to class on Monday had one less thing to pack: a face mask. Morgan Black has more on the first day of the masking mandate in schools being dropped.

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Majority of Canadians want anti-mandate protestors to go home now: poll

New polling suggests Canadians have had enough of the protests, and while most indicate they’re tired of the mandates, few are happy with the way things have unfolded. Keith Baldrey has more on that side of the story.

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The Ontario government has announced it will be fast tracking its reopening plans. Restaurant and gym owners react to the lifting capacity limits and vaccine mandates.

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Edmonton police criticized for how convoy counter-protest was handled: ‘this is an operational choice’

Some people in Edmonton are angry with the way police handled the other side of the trucker convoy response on the weekend. While many drivers got away with blaring their horns and making noise in violation of a noise injunction, a large group of Edmonton Police Service officers showed up to threaten counter-protests with arrests and fines.

Ontario lays out plan to ease province’s COVID-19 public health restrictions

As hospitalizations linked to the Omicron variant decline, Ontario has unveiled its fast-tracked plans to remove pandemic restrictions on most businesses. Caryn Lieberman breaks down what rules are being lifted, which public spaces are affected, and the questions over what’s really motivating Premier Doug Ford.

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Premier Kenney steps up fight to win UCP leadership review

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is stepping up the fight to win his UCP looming leadership review. His chief of staff is stepping down to run a campaign to convince party members to keep Kenney.

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EPF & ETF NOT included in Surcharge Tax, assures Basil

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa on Monday (14) assured the Cabinet of Ministers that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) as well as 9 other funds will be exempted from the 25% Surcharge Tax proposed in the 2022 Budget.It had been proposed in the 2022 Budget to impose a 25% Surcharge Tax on individuals or companies earning an annual taxable income of Rs. 2,000 million or more.Concerns were voiced by experts, opposition politicians as well as members of the government itself that the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) would also be subjected to the surcharge tax.They cited that any fund that exceeds Rs.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau invokes Emergencies Act for 1st time to aid convoy blockade response

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the never-before-used Emergencies Act on Monday, amid ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions.

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Russian skater can compete, medal ceremony won't be held amid doping case

Russia's Kamila Valieva attends a training session on February 13, 2022 prior the figure skating event at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games. (ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test, setting her up for an attempt at a second gold medal.Whatever happens on the ice, Valieva will not get a medal ceremony moment in Beijing.

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Photos: Kanye West, Drake and other celebrities at Super Bowl LVI

2 Chainz, Tyga, YG, Antonio Brown, Kanye West and North West attend Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)The Super Bowl is always one of the most-talked-about events of this year, drawing in a crowd from across the country.With the game taking place at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the halftime show wasn’t the only star-studded gathering.Celebrities from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who hyped up the crowd in his old wrestling persona and introduced the game, to Kanye West in his black full face mask were spotted.RELATED: Mickey Guyton gives powerful rendition of national anthem at Super Bowl 2022This year, getting into the Super Bowl at the last minute meant a big hit to the wallet.

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U.S. Capitol rioters hoping for last-minute Trump pardons ahead of Biden’s inauguration

U.S. Capitol are holding out hope that President Donald Trump will use some of his last hours in office to grant the rioters a full pardon.Longtime advisers to Trump are urging him against such a move but the rioters contend their argument is compelling: They went to the Capitol to support Trump, and now that they are facing charges carrying up to 20 years in prison, it’s time for Trump to support them.

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Trump’s presidency ends with turmoil and apprehension

After four years of lies, divisive rhetoric, controversial policies, and the COVID-19 crisis, President Donald Trump is just hours away from leaving the Oval Office.

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U.S. Capitol riot: Mitch McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ deadly riots

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, said in a speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday that President Donald Trump “provoked” the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

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‘The mob was fed lies’: McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ U.S. Capitol rioters

Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday saying the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol was “fed lies” by the president and others in the deadly riot to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s election.McConnell’s remarks are his most severe and public rebuke of outgoing President Donald Trump. The Republican leader vowed a “safe and successful” inauguration of Biden on Wednesday at the Capitol, which is under extremely tight security.“The mob was fed lies,” McConnell said.

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McConnell to Senate: Mob that attacked Capitol was 'fed lies' and 'provoked' by Trump

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: UU.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks at a news conference with other Senate Republicans at the U.S.

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Republican Party in this Florida county will not acknowledge Biden win

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The Bay County Republican Party said it won’t recognize President-elect Joe Biden as legitimate unless President Donald Trump concedes and acknowledges that the 2020 election was fair.The Florida Panhandle organization's executive committee voted last month, deciding that its officials should not cooperate with Biden's administration.The organization said in a statement that the future of the Republican Party lies in Florida and that its members have an obligation to protect its conservative values, according to the Pensacola News Journal.“Since the Panhandle has long been the conservative backbone of the state, we have an obligation not only to our community, but to our republic, to proudly defend the values that Made

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Trump supporters, some armed, gather outside U.S. state capitol buildings

Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside several state capitol buildings in various U.S. states on Sunday, some of whom were armed, but despite FBI warnings of potential violence leading up to inauguration day, most of the demonstrations remained calm with some groups leaving in various states after a few hours.

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Close Trump allies behind rally that sparked U.S. Capitol riot: records

Donald Trump’s failed reelection campaign had key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to an Associated Press review of records, undercutting the grassroots image pushed by groups involved in the event.A pro-Trump non-profit organization called Women for America First hosted the “Save America Rally” on Jan.

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Trump campaign members behind Washington rally that spawned deadly Capitol riot, records show

WASHINGTON (AP) - Members of President Donald Trump’s failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to an Associated Press review of records, undercutting claims the event was the brainchild of the president's grassroots supporters.A pro-Trump nonprofit group called Women for America First hosted the "Save America Rally" on Jan.

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Records: Trump allies behind rally that ignited Capitol riot

WASHINGTON – Members of President Donald Trump’s failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to an Associated Press review of records, undercutting claims the event was the brainchild of the president's grassroots supporters.A pro-Trump nonprofit group called Women for America First hosted the “Save America Rally” on Jan.

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From Baked Alaska to a guy with horns: notable riot arrests

WASHINGTON – More than 125 people have been arrested so far on charges related to the violent insurrection led by supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, where a Capitol police officer and four others were killed.

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Trump's approval rating hits all-time low following US Capitol riot

US President Donald Trump walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, October 1, 2020, following campaign events in New Jersey. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) President Trump's approval rating plunged to an all-time low of 29%, 9 points lower than it was in August 2020, according to a Pew Research poll released Friday. Growing GOP disenchantment is driving the decline, with just 60% of Republicans now rating President Trump's job performance positively, down from 77% in August. The deadly riot at the U.S.

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Far-right personality 'Baked Alaska' arrested in riot probe

WASHINGTON – Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.Gionet was arrested by federal agents in Houston on Saturday, according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter before the public release of a criminal complaint and spoke on condition of anonymity.Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan.

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HHS Sec. Alex Azar resigns, condemns Capitol riots

Alex Azar, secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), speaks as President Donald Trump listens during an event on lowering prescription drug prices on November 20, 2020, in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC. He added: "I implore you to continue to condemn unequivocally any form of violence, to demand that no one attempt to disrupt the inaugural activities in Washington or elsewhere, and to continue to support unreservedly the peaceful and orderly transition of power on January 20."AdvertisementThe two-page letter recited administration accomplishments that Azar said "the actions and rhetoric following the election ...

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DC pizza shop takes donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at US Capitol

WASHINGTON - A D.C. area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S.

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Justice Dept. internal watchdog investigating agency's role in response to Capitol riot

Police hold back supporters of President Donald Trump as they gather outside the U.S. Capitol's Rotunda on Jan.

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Prosecutors say U.S. Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ lawmakers

siege of the U.S. Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters on Thursday, saying in a court filing that rioters intended “to capture and assassinate elected officials.”Prosecutors offered that view in a filing asking a judge to detain Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man and QAnon conspiracy theorist who was famously photographed wearing horns as he stood at the desk of Vice President Mike Pence in the chamber of the U.S.

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‘It escalated so quickly’ Videographer describes Capitol chaos

WASHINGTON – An independent videographer who specializes in covering large protests said he was prompted to travel to the nation’s capital, in part, because President Donald Trump had tweeted about the Jan. 6 demonstrations weeks ahead of time.“I thought people were going to gather outside the Capitol,” Brendan Gutenschwager told News 6, “But I definitely did not think it was going to be a total overrun of the police.”Gutenschwager has been capturing video at major demonstrations for about five years, most recently in cities like Seattle, Portland, Minneapolis, and Kenosha.[TRENDING: Can Trump run for president again? | Tourists flocking to Fla. for vaccine? | Fifth-largest lotto jackpot up for grabs]The videographer typically licenses his

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Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot

DALLAS - Delta Air Lines has put nearly 900 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Reasons for individuals facing a ban from the airline include not complying with Delta's mask requirement or for engaging in unruly behavior related to the results of the presidential election, according to Reuters.Among those people are supporters of President Donald Trump who harassed Sen.

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Marion County man back in custody for role in Capitol riot, feds say

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man who was initially arrested when he was caught near the House atrium during a riot at the Capitol has been taken back into custody, according to the FBI.Michael Curzio, of Summerfield, was arrested again Thursday in Marion County.[TRENDING: Can Trump run for president again? | Tourists flocking to Fla. for vaccine? | Fifth-largest lotto jackpot up for grabs]A federal statement of facts produced by the United States Capitol Police shows that as throngs of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol building on Jan.

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Former school therapist in Ohio arrested for alleged involvement in US Capitol riot

CLEVELAND - A former school therapist in Ohio was arrested Thursday on federal charges for her alleged involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.Christine Priola, 49, was charged with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and unlawful activities on Capitol grounds, according to court documents.Priola is a former occupational therapist for the Cleveland schools, FOX 8 reported.

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Business as usual for high court, despite riot, impeachment

WASHINGTON – Amid insurrection and impeachment, the Supreme Court's big news Thursday was a decision in a bankruptcy case. Wednesday brought arguments over the Federal Trade Commission's ability to recapture ill-gotten gains.At this fraught moment in U.S.

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Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the U.S.

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Alpharetta man arrested in Capitol riots found dead in home

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) ALPHARETTA, Ga. - A Georgia man who was facing charges in connection with last week’s riot at the U.S.

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Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Five-time Olympic swimming medalist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.An FBI complaint, citing screenshots from the video, asked that a warrant be issued charging Keller with knowingly entering a restricted building without lawful authority and attempting to impede an official government function.Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol during a joint session of Congress on Jan.

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AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot

NEW YORK – Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations rethinking their efforts to lobby Washington.“In light of the unprecedented events last week at the U.S.

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10 GOP lawmakers break with party in House vote to impeach Trump

WASHINGTON - As the House underwent an unprecedented vote on Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time following the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters, several House Republican lawmakers broke party lines and backed Democrats in their calls to remove Trump from office. At approximately 4:25 p.m.

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House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Trump ‘bears responsibility’ for Capitol riot

WASHINGTON - As the House debated impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said Trump "bears responsibility" for last week’s pro-Trump Capitol riot that resulted in the deaths of five people, including a Capitol police officer. But McCarthy said he does not support impeachment, calling the process a "mistake."McCarthy’s comments came amid an apparent rift within the Republican Party as several GOP lawmakers came forward to voice their support for the second impeachment of the president. So far, the Republicans who have said they will vote to impeach Trump are Rep.

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NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol riot

NEW YORK - New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S.

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NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol insurrection

NEW YORK – New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.The Trump Organization is under city contract to operate the two ice rinks and a carousel in Central Park as well as a golf course in the Bronx.The Trump Organization profits about $17 million a year from those sites, de Blasio said.“I’m here to announce that the city of New York is severing all contracts with the Trump Organization,” de Blasio said.An email seeking comment was sent Wednesday to the Trump Organization.It is the latest example of how the Jan.

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After Capitol breach, House verge of 2nd Trump impeachment

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time, the House planning the unprecedented vote one week after he encouraged a mob of loyalists to "fight like hell" against election results and the U.S.

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Trump on verge of 2nd impeachment after Capitol siege

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time, the House planning the unprecedented vote one week after he encouraged a mob of loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results and the U.S. Capitol became the target of a deadly siege.While the first impeachment of Trump last year brought no Republican votes in the House, a small but significant number of leaders and other lawmakers are breaking with the party to join Democrats on Wednesday, unwilling to put American decency and democracy at further risk, even with days remaining in the president's term.

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U.S. Capitol riot: Trump blasts second impeachment effort, defends riot remarks as ‘totally appropriate’

Speaking to reporters en route to Texas on Tuesday, U.S. president Donald Trump lambasted House and Senate Democrats over their attempts to impeach him a second time, calling the effort “divisive.” Trump also defended his remarks made before and during the Capitol building riot as “totally appropriate” and attacked Big Tech companies for this decision to remove him from a variety of social media platforms.

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Trump's Republican wall eroding ahead of impeachment vote

Republicans offered only modest reproach when President Donald Trump said there were “very fine people” on both sides of a white supremacist rally. They stayed in line when Trump was caught pressuring a foreign leader and later defended his handling of a deadly pandemic.But with a sudden force, the wall of Republican support that has enabled Trump to weather a seemingly endless series of crises is beginning to erode.Trump's weakened standing among his own party will come into sharper focus on Wednesday when the House is expected to impeach the president for inciting a riot at the U.S.

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Manitoba Proud Boys disband following Jan. 6 violence at U.S. Capitol

pro-Trump violence at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.Through an email account used by the Proud Boys Manitoba, the group confirmed to Global News on Tuesday it had folded.“Proud Boys Manitoba are formally disbanding due to ever-growing differences between our autonomous chapter’s values and how the name is perceived,” the group said in a statement.“Although we as an organization have always been opposed to political violence, the recent events in the United States has (sic) made it impossible for us to continue.

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Pelosi names Rep. Madeleine Dean among Trump impeachment managers

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Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus

WASHINGTON – This time the fury enveloping the Capitol comes not from an insurgent mob but from within.The anger on display is searing — Democrat against Republican; Republican against Republican; legislators of both parties against the catastrophic security failure that left top leaders of the government vulnerable to last week's violence as well as to the coronavirus in their ranks. This is a “powder keg” moment, one Democrat said.

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Turmoil within Republican Party in wake of U.S. Capitol riot

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