Only three U.S. presidents have ever been impeached—including President Trump—but none have been removed from office. Here’s how the impeachment process works.
The history that led to this moment—and where America goes from here
From decoding the hate symbols seen at the Capitol insurrection to understanding how Congress will move forward impeaching President Trump (potentially once he’s already out of office), Nat Geo’s reporters explain the last few turbulent days.
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As lawmakers charge President Trump with “incitement of insurrection,” here's a look at what qualifies as an impeachable offense.
Some experts say that the chaos in Congress is underpinned by a ‘hostility to democracy’ with roots in Reconstruction-era politics.
President-elect Joe Biden calls response a 'clear failure to carry out equal justice.'
From Viking hammers to flags of fictional countries, many rioters shared an inside visual handshake to acknowledge their white nationalist identity. Here’s where it came from.
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters is unprecedented. But the building has seen its share of skirmishes.
A veteran Middle East reporter reflects on the events of January 6th, as seen from Beirut.
In the presence of a mob, the paintings and statues in the U.S. Capitol revealed the complexities of power and politics, an American art curator explains.
It was never the official flag of the Confederacy. But the battle flag has since been claimed by white supremacists and mythologized by others as an emblem of a rebellious Southern heritage.
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Symbols of the Confederacy and systemic racism have become targets as many Americans push to be more inclusive in honoring the past.