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Congress finalizes Biden's win after riot disrupts Capitol
By Meg Wagner, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Melissa Mahtani, Veronica Rocha and Fernando Alfonso III, CNN

Updated 1014 GMT (1814 HKT) January 7, 2021
What you need to know
Congress affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s victory after pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol.
The Senate and House rejected objections to throw out Georgia and Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for Biden.
Certification proceedings were halted when the riot began. A woman was shot and killed on the Capitol grounds during the riot, DC police said.
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5 hr 19 min ago
Trump pledges an "orderly" transfer of power to Biden
President Donald Trump walks to the Oval Office while arriving back at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 31, 2020.
President Donald Trump walks to the Oval Office while arriving back at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 31, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
Following a formal affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, President Trump said the decision "represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history."

"Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th," Trump said in a statement.
"I have always said we would continue our fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history, it’s only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again," Trump said while repeating false claims about the election that incited a mob to storm the Capitol.

CNN's Kaitlin Collins has more:



5 hr 28 min ago
Following violent day, Senate chaplain delivers powerful prayer concluding joint session proceedings
From CNN's Josiah Ryan

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Senate Chaplain Barry Black delivered a powerful prayer just moments after Congress had affirmed President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, condemning the “desecration” of the Capitol building and reminding lawmakers of the weight of their words and actions.

“We deplore the desecration of the United States Capitol Building, the shedding of innocent blood, the loss of life, and the quagmire of dysfunction that threaten our democracy," he said.

“These tragedies have reminded us that words matter and that the power of life and death is in the tongue,” he continued. “We have been warned that eternal vigilance continues to be freedom's price.”

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By Meg Wagner, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, Melissa Mahtani, Veronica Rocha and Fernando Alfonso III, CNN

Updated 1014 GMT (1814 HKT) January 7, 2021
What you need to know
Congress affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s victory after pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol.
The Senate and House rejected objections to throw out Georgia and Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for Biden.
Certification proceedings were halted when the riot began. A woman was shot and killed on the Capitol grounds during the riot, DC police said.
Our live coverage of today's events has moved here.




BIDEN
306

TRUMP
232
270to WinBiden's ElectoralCollegetotal: 306
All
Fact Check
Objections
Riots
The Process
236 Posts
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5 hr 20 min ago
Trump pledges an "orderly" transfer of power to Biden
President Donald Trump walks to the Oval Office while arriving back at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 31, 2020.
President Donald Trump walks to the Oval Office while arriving back at the White House in Washington, DC, on December 31, 2020. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
Following a formal affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, President Trump said the decision "represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history."

"Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th," Trump said in a statement.
"I have always said we would continue our fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history, it’s only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again," Trump said while repeating false claims about the election that incited a mob to storm the Capitol.

CNN's Kaitlin Collins has more:



5 hr 29 min ago
Following violent day, Senate chaplain delivers powerful prayer concluding joint session proceedings
From CNN's Josiah Ryan

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Senate Chaplain Barry Black delivered a powerful prayer just moments after Congress had affirmed President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory, condemning the “desecration” of the Capitol building and reminding lawmakers of the weight of their words and actions.

“We deplore the desecration of the United States Capitol Building, the shedding of innocent blood, the loss of life, and the quagmire of dysfunction that threaten our democracy," he said.

“These tragedies have reminded us that words matter and that the power of life and death is in the tongue,” he continued. “We have been warned that eternal vigilance continues to be freedom's price.”

Read his prayer:

"Lord of our lives and sovereign of our beloved nation, we deplore the desecration of the United States Capitol building, the shedding of innocent blood, the loss of life, and the quagmire of dysfunction that threaten our democracy.
These tragedies have reminded us that words matter and that the power of life and death is in the tongue. We have been warned that eternal vigilance continues to be freedom's price.
Lord, you have helped us remember that we need to see in each other a common humanity that reflects your image.
You have strengthened our resolve to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies domestic as well as foreign.
Use us to bring healing and unity to our hurting and divided nation and world. Thank you for what you have blessed our lawmakers to accomplish in spite of threats to liberty.
Bless and keep us. Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to do your will and guide our feet on the path of peace. And God bless America. We pray in your sovereign name, amen."

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/congress-electoral-college-vote-count-2021/index.html