US elections 2020

On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots

Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.

Police officers stand guard as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) speaks at a press conference following the weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Chuck Schumer receives emailed bomb threats, confirms everyone is safe

 U.S. President Joe Biden attends the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024.

White House continues to chalk up Biden's bad debate performance to a cold

 Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives on the day of a court hearing on charges of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star before the 2016 election, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., February 15, 2024.

Judge denies Trump request to dismiss hush money case


Trump urged to overturn loss in ways that would be called martial law

The memo obtained by the Times revealed Olson’s role in efforts by right-wing actors outside the White House to convince Trump to overturn the victory of his Democratic foe, Joe Biden.

 FORMER US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando on Saturday.

Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection hearing: 4 key takeaways from day 6

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony focused on what Mark Meadows and Donald Trump knew about the attack in the days before and on Jan. 6, informed by her close working proximity to both men.

 FORMER US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando on Saturday.

Trump wanted to join Jan. 6 Capitol riot, tried to grab limo steering wheel

On social media, Trump denied having grabbed the wheel.

 Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to boost Ohio Republican candidates ahead of their May 3 primary election, at the county fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio, U.S. April 23, 2022.

Trump declares himself the next president in viral golf clip

Trump is currently the front-runner among potential Republican candidates according to numerous polls, despite never officially confirming that he will be running in the 2024 elections.

FORMER US President Donald Trump attends the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday.

On This Day: One year since the Capitol Insurrection

Trump himself believed the election was rigged, falsely claiming along with many right-wing news outlets that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021

Trump asks Supreme Court to shield his White House files from congressional probe

Trump is asking the Supreme Court to block the release of his White House documents that were requested for investigating the January attack on the Capitol, even after Biden approved their release.

 FORMER US PRESIDENT Donald Trump during his first post-presidency campaign rally in Ohio, earlier this year.

Trump accuses Netanyahu of deceiving him over peace intentions

In interviews to Israeli political journalist Barak Ravid, Donald Trump reveals the real relationship he had with Benjamin Netanyahu.

 US President Donald Trump winks at Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they discuss a Middle East peace plan proposal during a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, US, January 28, 2020.

Trump tightens grip on social media company after SPAC deal success

Since Trump was voted out of office in the last presidential elections in 2020, he has repeatedly dropped hints that he might seek the presidency for a third time in 2024.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

GOP support for Trump 2024 is growing - poll

The share of Republicans who say Donald Trump should continue to be a major national figure has grown by 10 percentage points – from 57% to 67%, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Facebook suspends former US President Trump's account until 2023

The company also said there would be a set of escalating sanctions that would be triggered if Trump broke further rules that could lead to his permanent removal.

FORMER US President Donald Trump attends the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday.