Midday Report for Thursday 7 January 2021

12:36 PM.Donald Trump Junior says there is now a Trump Republican Party. So, what does that mean for the future of the Republican Party. Philippa Tolley speaks to Republican commentator, Lenny McAllister. Read more Audio

12:33 PM.Tension in Washington has been building for days ahead of this morning's Congressional meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden.

Analysts say today's actions have been the culmination of growing… Read more Audio

12:24 PM.The Democrats have won both Senate seats in Georgia, meaning the party now has a majority in both the Congress and Senate. That will make it easier for President-elect Joe Biden to advance his agenda… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.America's democracy is facing an unprecedented assault, declares President-elect Joe Biden. He's urging protesters to end their action, and pleading with Donald Trump to publicly support that call. Read more Audio

12:21 PM.World leaders are expressing shock at the violence in the capital of the United States of America. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Philippa Tolley speaks to Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks about what is happening in Washington DC, where a curfew has just taken effect. Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The US Congress is in turmoil after thousands of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol building earlier this morning as a joint session was being held to certify Joe Biden's win in the Presidential… Read more Audio

12:08 PM.Australia will be buoyed by the return of opening batsman David Warner for the third Test starting in Sydney this afternoon. Barry Guy has sport. Read more Audio

12:00 PM.The US capitol is under curfew after President Trump incites his supporters to riot and storm government buildings as some Republicans try stop Joe Biden from being confirmed as president. Susana has… Read more Audio