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Joe Biden Appointee Ana Reyes Imposes Maximum Sentence to Avenge Donald Trump's Privacy - emptywheel

Judge Ana Reyes has sentenced Charles Littlejohn, who stole Donald Trump's tax returns, to five years in prison.
Judge Reyes likened Littlejohn's crime to that of January 6ers who attacked the country, stating that what he did was an attack on constitutional democracy.

BURN!' Biden Drops Brutal Jan. 6 Riot Ad Ahead Of Trump's First Capitol Hil Visit Since Felony Convictions

President Biden released a harsh ad highlighting the January 6 attack ahead of Trump's visit to Capitol Hill with congressional Republicans.

What I Saw on the January 6 Committee

The Capitol attack reflects a sustained authoritarian movement in the U.S. that threatens democracy and pluralism.

Four years later, Congress will get extra security on Jan. 6, 2025

The 2025 electoral vote certification will have heightened security similar to major national events, emphasizing lessons learned from the January 6 attack.

Two brothers arrested for allegedly assaulting photographer on January 6

Two brothers were arrested for assaulting a New York Times photographer at the Capitol during the January 6 attack.

Reporter at Briefing Asks If US Is Ready To Have Free And Fair Elections In November?' Ahead Of Biden's Trump Speech

President Biden will address threats to democracy in his speech on the Jan. 6 anniversary.
The White House Press Secretary emphasized the importance of free and fair elections in November.

Joe Biden Appointee Ana Reyes Imposes Maximum Sentence to Avenge Donald Trump's Privacy - emptywheel

Judge Ana Reyes has sentenced Charles Littlejohn, who stole Donald Trump's tax returns, to five years in prison.
Judge Reyes likened Littlejohn's crime to that of January 6ers who attacked the country, stating that what he did was an attack on constitutional democracy.

BURN!' Biden Drops Brutal Jan. 6 Riot Ad Ahead Of Trump's First Capitol Hil Visit Since Felony Convictions

President Biden released a harsh ad highlighting the January 6 attack ahead of Trump's visit to Capitol Hill with congressional Republicans.

What I Saw on the January 6 Committee

The Capitol attack reflects a sustained authoritarian movement in the U.S. that threatens democracy and pluralism.

Four years later, Congress will get extra security on Jan. 6, 2025

The 2025 electoral vote certification will have heightened security similar to major national events, emphasizing lessons learned from the January 6 attack.

Two brothers arrested for allegedly assaulting photographer on January 6

Two brothers were arrested for assaulting a New York Times photographer at the Capitol during the January 6 attack.

Reporter at Briefing Asks If US Is Ready To Have Free And Fair Elections In November?' Ahead Of Biden's Trump Speech

President Biden will address threats to democracy in his speech on the Jan. 6 anniversary.
The White House Press Secretary emphasized the importance of free and fair elections in November.
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How Republicans have changed their tune on Jan. 6

Republicans have softened their criticism of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as a loyalty test to former President Trump.
A poll found that Republicans are growing more sympathetic to the Capitol rioters and less likely to blame Trump for the attack.

Biden to mark Jan. 6 anniversary by calling Trump a threat to democracy and freedom

President Biden will deliver a speech near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to argue that democracy is under threat if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Biden will highlight the January 6 attack on the Capitol and argue that Trump and far-right extremists are a danger to the freedoms the country was founded on.

Donald Trump Appeals Maine Ruling Barring Him From The Ballot

Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling by Maine's secretary of state that barred him from the ballot due to his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump is also expected to appeal a similar ruling in Colorado directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.

In pictures: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy's political career spans from working as an intern to becoming the House Minority Leader.
McCarthy publicly acknowledged former President Trump's responsibility for the January 6th attack.

Opinion | Is Trump Disqualified From Holding Office? The Question Matters, Beyond Him.

State courts have declined to rule in favor of challenges asserting that Donald Trump should be disqualified from holding the presidency again under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Challengers argue that Trump engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the country on January 6, 2021, but critics argue that invoking Section 3 is an attempt to short-circuit the ballot box.
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment was intended to prevent proponents of political violence from disenfranchising voters and is relevant in the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
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