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US politics
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

The Law, Conspiracism, and Gravity - emptywheel

The lawsuit by FBI agents highlights tensions over public accountability and the consequences of naming and shaming individuals involved in January 6.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

You're Accusing Me Of Committing Perjury!' FBI Director Kash Patel Rages Over House Dem Suggesting He Lied at Confirmation Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning from Rep. Madeleine Dean about alleged dishonesty during his confirmation hearing, particularly regarding his connections to controversial figures.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

The Law, Conspiracism, and Gravity - emptywheel

The lawsuit by FBI agents highlights tensions over public accountability and the consequences of naming and shaming individuals involved in January 6.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

You're Accusing Me Of Committing Perjury!' FBI Director Kash Patel Rages Over House Dem Suggesting He Lied at Confirmation Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning from Rep. Madeleine Dean about alleged dishonesty during his confirmation hearing, particularly regarding his connections to controversial figures.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

JB Pritzker Blames Political Violence On Trump's Jan. 6 Pardons and Rhetoric' In Wake of Charlie Kirk Shooting

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blamed President Donald Trump's rhetoric and January 6 rioters for fomenting political violence after activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

You Are a Disgrace!' Alex Jones Loses It On Former Employee Who Split With Him

Jones raged at Shroyer and mocked his complaints about him. He would try to control the show.' He wouldwhatever, total lie. And then as all the articles come out, Jones censored Shroyer on Trump criticism and Israel.' So let's see if Shroyer comes out and apologizes, Jones said in a clip of his own, adding: Oh no, he's gonna say, I didn't really exactly say that.
US politics
#ashli-babbitt
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Air Force grants honors to insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt while denying trans troops' retirement benefits

fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Air Force grants honors to insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt while denying trans troops' retirement benefits

fromThe American Conservative
4 weeks ago

J6 Is the New 9/11

At the beginning of this century, there were many critics of the Iraq War, the Patriot Act, the American use of torture, and the prolonged U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, but War on Terror proponents always had a ready answer: 9/11, the deadliest terrorist attack ever on American soil. The American response to that fateful day was an unapologetic carte blanche, with Vice President Dick Cheney even vowing that the U.S. would work on the "dark side" henceforth. The rules had changed. So would morality.
Right-wing politics
#january-6
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kash Patel Vows To Reveal Jan. 6 FBI Bombshell That Will Surprise and Shock People'

New revelations about the FBI's role during the January 6 Capitol riots are expected to shock and surprise Americans.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Washington DC

Goldman calls out Republicans who refuse to hang plaque honoring Capitol police

Rep. Dan Goldman condemns the Republican Party for neglecting police while honoring Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
US politics

Trump advisory board member wants Jan. 6 to be a national holiday: 'Will look like July 4'

Proposal to make January 6 a national holiday reflects ongoing support for Capitol protesters who claim to be political prisoners.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kash Patel Vows To Reveal Jan. 6 FBI Bombshell That Will Surprise and Shock People'

New revelations about the FBI's role during the January 6 Capitol riots are expected to shock and surprise Americans.
Washington DC
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Goldman calls out Republicans who refuse to hang plaque honoring Capitol police

Rep. Dan Goldman condemns the Republican Party for neglecting police while honoring Trump’s pardons for January 6 rioters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox Panel Erupts After Democrat Brings Up January 6 in Heated DC Crime Debate

Criticism of Trump's federalization of D.C. police and National Guard deployment as performative measures that do not address crime.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Pick for Jobs Data Chief Was at the Capitol on Jan. 6, White House Says He Was in Town for Meetings'

EJ Antoni, Trump's nominee for Bureau of Labor Statistics, was present at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and initially refused to release jobs reports.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromIndependent
4 months ago

How Trump victim-blaming of Zelensky is creating a path to victory for Putin

Trump's presidency was characterized by norm violations and troubling affiliations, raising questions about his supporters' motivations.
The alternative political landscape proposed by President Harris was viewed as undesirable, emphasizing identity politics and distancing from international commitments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pam Bondi fired him for prosecuting January 6 rioters. He'd do it again: it's about justice'

Gordon's abrupt firing came despite his recent achievements, including top performance reviews and successfully handling a major indictment against businessman Leo Govoni.
Law
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops

Jared Wise verbally assaulted police during rioting on January 6, 2021, and is now a senior adviser for the Department of Justice.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Senate confirms former Trump attorney Emil Bove for appeals court

Emil Bove's confirmation as a federal appeals court judge is unprecedented, marking the first time a president's personal lawyer transitioned into such a high-ranking legal position.
US politics
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Rally Fan With Giant QAnon' Patch Rants About Being Jailed For Jan 6

Micki Larson-Olson expresses grievances over her January 6 incarceration while waiting to see Trump, emphasizing her belief in the loss of freedom.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mike Pence Sends Letter to Jan. 6 Rioter Sharing His Genuine Respect' for Her Decision to Reject Trump's Pardon

Pam Hemphill, formerly a Trump supporter, publicly denounced him and regretted her actions during the Capitol riot.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN Takes a Deep Dive Into Jeanine Pirro's Untethered to Reality' Claims, Including Saying NY Is Executing Healthy Babies

Pirro's rhetoric includes calls for prosecuting those she perceives as enemies, indicating a troubling overlap with her current role overseeing similar matters in the Justice Department.
US politics
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

What If You Hit a Capitol Police Cop?' Trump Accused of Hypocrisy Over LA Protest Comments After Pardoning Rioters Who Spit On Cops

Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

What If You Hit a Capitol Police Cop?' Trump Accused of Hypocrisy Over LA Protest Comments After Pardoning Rioters Who Spit On Cops

Trump's treatment of Los Angeles protesters contrasts sharply with his leniency towards January 6 rioters, highlighting accusations of hypocrisy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Bitterly Gripes to Fox News I Can't Even Go After' Jan 6 Probers Biden Pardoned Under Threat From Trump

Trump criticizes Biden for pardoning January 6 investigation figures, claiming it restricts his ability to respond and fails to acknowledge security issues.
Board games
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

A new immersive theatre show in central London allows you to recreate the storming of the US Capitol

'Fight for America!' is an immersive board game exploring the January 6 events and democracy's fragility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Enrique Tarrio and other freed January 6 convicts sue over prosecutions

The lawsuit alleges that FBI agents and prosecutors acted with personal malice, violating the rights of Tarrio and others when charging them for their roles in the Capitol attack.
Black Lives Matter
#ed-martin
#thom-tillis
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

The Diminishable Returns of MAGAt Mobs - emptywheel

Thom Tillis opposes the confirmation of Eagle Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for DC due to his association with the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

GOP Senator Comes Out Against Controversial Trump Pick for Powerful DOJ Post: What Happened on January the 6th Was Wrong'

Sen. Thom Tillis opposes Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney due to his support for January 6 Capitol rioters.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

The Diminishable Returns of MAGAt Mobs - emptywheel

Thom Tillis opposes the confirmation of Eagle Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for DC due to his association with the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

GOP Senator Comes Out Against Controversial Trump Pick for Powerful DOJ Post: What Happened on January the 6th Was Wrong'

Sen. Thom Tillis opposes Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney due to his support for January 6 Capitol rioters.
#mike-pence
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Pence Knocks Trump on Tariffs, Russia, and Jan. 6 Pardons in CNN Sit-Down With Kaitlan Collins

Mike Pence criticizes Trump's policies on tariffs, January 6 pardons, and Ukraine during a CNN interview.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Pence criticizes Trump's tariffs, stance on Russia in CNN interview

Pence criticized Trump's policies on Ukraine and tariffs, claiming they undermine U.S. interests and support for law enforcement during the Capitol riot.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Proud Boys' Ex-Leader Thanks Trump for Pardon at Mar-a-Lago Encounter

Enrique Tarrio expressed gratitude to President Trump for a pardon that greatly reduced his prison sentence related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump DOJ Opens Door to Reversing Peter Navarro's Criminal Conviction

The DOJ is reevaluating Peter Navarro's contempt conviction, focusing on executive privilege.
Navarro's defense was rejected previously, but DOJ's reconsideration could change the legal landscape.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Top Lawyers, Jan. 6 Prosecutors Urge DC Court to Investigate Trump Appointee for Violations of His Oath of Office' in Scathing Letter

Ed Martin's controversial past raises red flags regarding his suitability as U.S. Attorney, prompting calls for investigation by a group of attorneys.
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