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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE FRI, JAN 08, 2021 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,   This is CNBC.com politics reporter Jacob Pramuk, in for politics editor Mike Calia.   Washington will spend the coda of Donald Trump's presidency deciding whether America can withstand even 12 more days of him at the helm.    Two days after a mob spurred by the president invaded the Capitol while Congress counted Joe Biden's election victory, House Democrats prepared to make Trump the only president impeached twice. Vice President Mike Pence and Cabinet members have resisted calls to remove Trump after the insurrection that killed five people and sent lawmakers and Pence himself scrambling into hiding.    Facing calls for his removal, Trump for the first time acknowledged a "new administration" would succeed his. He called for a peaceful transfer of power. Trump soon after said he would not attend Biden's inauguration, breaking with a tradition considered a hallmark of handing over authority in the U.S.    While Congress certified Biden's win, the consequences of Wednesday's attack have only started to unfurl. Lawmakers plan to probe the security failings that led to Confederate flags waving in the halls of Congress and a man in a Viking headdress presiding over the Senate.    More than 130 House Republicans objected to counting Biden's valid Arizona and Pennsylvania electoral wins hours after rioters threatened their lives. Millions more Americans, fed two months of conspiracy theories by a president grasping to stay in power, may always believe the country stole an election from Trump.    We'll see how much American democracy buckles under the strain.   Thoughts? Email Politics Editor Mike Calia at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.   Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.    Subscribe to CNBC's daily new podcast The News with Shepard Smith, which provides deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  House could move to impeach Trump by next week, top Democrat says Democrats could quickly vote to impeach President Donald Trump after he helped to incite an attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump will not attend Biden's inauguration after stoking U.S. Capitol riots Trump's decision to not attend Biden's inauguration comes one day after he conceded the presidential election. Trump finally concedes Biden will become president Without mentioning Biden's name, Trump in a nearly three-minute video said "a new administration will be inaugurated on January 20th." Pompeo, Mnuchin among Cabinet secretaries who discussed 25th Amendment with staff, sources say The top Democrats in Congress have urged the Cabinet to remove President Donald Trump and threatened to impeach him if they do not. Trump not expected to be criminally charged with inciting Capitol riot, Justice Department says Pelosi spoke to Joint Chiefs chairman about preventing 'unstable' Trump from ordering nuclear strike Pelosi said she spoke to Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley about precautions that could block Trump from "ordering a nuclear strike." Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns over Capitol riot, blames Trump rhetoric Trump Cabinet members Betsy DeVos and Elaine Chao cited the riot at the Capitol, which aimed to stop Joe Biden's confirmation as president, for why they quit.     Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS