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Truthout
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Legal Observers Predict SCOTUS Will Reinterpret Statute DOJ Has Used to Charge Capitol Attackers

Conservative justices may narrow federal statute interpretation affecting Capitol attack cases. [ more ]
Truthout
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Jack Smith Tells SCOTUS to Reject Trump's "Radical" Presidential Immunity Claims

Special Counsel Jack Smith files indictment with 4 felony counts against former President Trump for election interference and incitement of Capitol attack.
Legal experts counter Trump's claims of presidential immunity by highlighting the dangers of allowing presidents to engage in unlawful acts without consequences. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

A Study in Senate Cowardice

Republicans had the opportunity to end Trump's political career but chose not to act.
Former aide's testimony reveals shocking details of Trump's behavior during the Capitol attack. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Nearly 180 Republicans File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Deem Trump Eligible

Republicans file amicus brief to bar states from determining Trump's eligibility to run for office again
Claim that Trump 'quickly' called for peace and disbandment on January 6 is disputed [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

"So What?" Trump Aides Say He Reacted Flippantly to Capitol Evacuation on Jan. 6

Trump was described as indifferent to the violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Dan Scavino, Trump's former deputy chief of staff, said Trump was angry but not interested in stopping the attack. [ more ]
emptywheel
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Dan Scavino, Alone with Trump, Had Access to the Attempted Murder Weapon - emptywheel

Prosecutors sought to determine if Trump or Scavino was responsible for the tweet that almost got Mike Pence killed.
The unsealed warrant reveals that Trump was alone in his dining room with his Twitter account when he sent the tweet inciting the mob. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Law

Justices to Hear Obstruction Case That Could Bar Charges Against Trump

The Supreme Court is set to decide on the extent of federal charges against Trump related to the Capitol attack, which may impact the prosecution of hundreds of rioters. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump Has Suggested Violence Could Erupt if Court Cases Do Not Go His Way

Former President Trump has openly suggested that there could be violence if the Supreme Court rules against him or if the federal case against him proceeds.
Trump's language and warnings of violence carry added significance because they are tied to court cases involving his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump Has Suggested Violence Could Erupt if Court Cases Do Not Go His Way

Former President Trump has openly suggested that there could be violence if the Supreme Court rules against him or if the federal case against him proceeds.
Trump's language and warnings of violence carry added significance because they are tied to court cases involving his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump Has Suggested Violence Could Erupt if Court Cases Do Not Go His Way

Former President Trump has openly suggested that there could be violence if the Supreme Court rules against him or if the federal case against him proceeds.
Trump's language and warnings of violence carry added significance because they are tied to court cases involving his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. [ more ]
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LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
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RFK Jr. Repeats Russian Propaganda on Ukraine

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s political beliefs are becoming clearer and may impact his chances of becoming a president.
Kennedy has made controversial statements regarding the Capitol attack and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
US politics

David Bowie tribute band singer arrested for his role in January 6th attack

Steve Baker, a conservative journalist and musician, has been arrested for participating in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Over 1,300 individuals have been arrested for their involvement in the January 6th incident, with more than 900 convictions. [ more ]
Queerty
2 months ago
US politics

Elise Stefanik reeeeeally hopes nobody remembers these past remarks she made

Rep. Elise Stefanik is facing criticism for her shift towards the extreme end of the Republican Party and her alignment with former President Donald Trump.
Stefanik's history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights has raised concerns about her position as chair of the House Republican Conference and her potential candidacy for Vice President. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
2 months ago
US politics

Afternoon Briefing: State officials to weigh removing Trump from March ballot

A retired judge in Illinois has recommended that former President Donald Trump be removed from the state's primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Attorneys for Trump and citizens seeking to keep him off the ballot presented their arguments before the hearing officer, who is a retired Republican judge. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump appears to confuse Haley with Nancy Pelosi, reiterates false Jan. 6 claims

Former President Trump confused Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi
Trump repeated false claims about Pelosi [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Trump Confuses Haley and Pelosi, Accusing Rival of Jan. 6 Lapse

Former President Donald Trump mistakenly confused Nikki Haley for Nancy Pelosi during a speech in New Hampshire.
Trump falsely accused Haley of failing to provide security during the Capitol attack and claimed she was in charge of security that day. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

DOJ Recommends Ex-Trump Aide Peter Navarro Receive Six-Month Prison Sentence For Contempt of Congress

The Department of Justice is recommending a six-month prison sentence for former Trump adviser Peter Navarro for refusing to cooperate with the House investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack.
Navarro had previously been found guilty of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the committee investigating January 6th.
DOJ prosecutors are also asking for Navarro to receive a $200,000 fine. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
2 months ago
Books

Book Deals: Week of January 29, 2024

Graywolf Press acquires Karen Tei Yamashita's book on the Loyalty Questionnaire and Japanese American identity.
Steerforth Press acquires Timothy Heaphy's book on the January 6 attack on the Capitol and Charlottesville rally. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
US politics

Nearly 180 Republicans File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Deem Trump Eligible

Republicans file amicus brief to bar states from determining Trump's eligibility to run for office again
Claim that Trump 'quickly' called for peace and disbandment on January 6 is disputed [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Prosecutors Seek 6-Month Prison Term for Peter Navarro in Contempt Case

Federal prosecutors are seeking a six-month prison sentence for Peter Navarro, former White House adviser, for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Prosecutors argue that Navarro's refusal to comply with the subpoena was a deliberate contempt of Congress and a choice to prioritize allegiance to Trump over the rule of law. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
US news

Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Authorities are still working to identify more than 80 people wanted for acts of violence at the Capitol and to find out who placed pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national committees' offices the day before the Capitol attack.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors Seek 6-Month Prison Term for Peter Navarro in Contempt Case

Federal prosecutors are seeking a six-month prison sentence for Peter Navarro, former White House adviser, for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Prosecutors argue that Navarro's refusal to comply with the subpoena was a deliberate contempt of Congress and a choice to prioritize allegiance to Trump over the rule of law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors Seek 6-Month Prison Term for Peter Navarro in Contempt Case

Federal prosecutors are seeking a six-month prison sentence for Peter Navarro, former White House adviser, for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Prosecutors argue that Navarro's refusal to comply with the subpoena was a deliberate contempt of Congress and a choice to prioritize allegiance to Trump over the rule of law. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors Seek 6-Month Prison Term for Peter Navarro in Contempt Case

Federal prosecutors are seeking a six-month prison sentence for Peter Navarro, former White House adviser, for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Prosecutors argue that Navarro's refusal to comply with the subpoena was a deliberate contempt of Congress and a choice to prioritize allegiance to Trump over the rule of law. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US politics

Florida man who assaulted police in January 6 riots given five-year sentence

Florida man sentenced to 5 years in prison for his violent actions during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Kenneth Bonawitz, a Proud Boys member, assaulted multiple police officers and carried a knife during the attack. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Arrest On Jan. 6 Riot Charges

Maryland's Board of Elections resigned after one of its members was arrested for alleged involvement in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Carlos Ayala, the member in question, was arrested on charges of civil disorder and related misdemeanors.
Ayala was seen wielding a flag and encouraging others to join in the breach of the Capitol. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US politics

Maryland Elections Board member arrested on Jan. 6 riot charges resigns

Carlos Ayala, a top Maryland elections official, was arrested for participating in the Capitol attack and encouraging officers to join the rioters.
Ayala scaled a police barricade while carrying a flag that said 'We the People' and depicted an M-16-style rifle. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump Has Suggested Violence Could Erupt if Court Cases Do Not Go His Way

Former President Trump has openly suggested that there could be violence if the Supreme Court rules against him or if the federal case against him proceeds.
Trump's language and warnings of violence carry added significance because they are tied to court cases involving his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Ray Epps, Target of Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory, Is Sentenced to Probation

Ray Epps, a former Trump supporter, was sentenced to probation for his role in the January 6th Capitol attack.
Epps pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct but has been the target of a conspiracy theory that he was a government agent instigating the riot. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

Ex-U.S. Attorney Spots New 'Nail In The Coffin Of Trump's Intent'

Newly-emerged testimony, including from Dan Scavino, proves that Trump had no intention of calling off his supporters during the Capitol attack.
Scavino's testimony is described as 'very, very powerful evidence' and a 'nail in the coffin' of Trump's intent to stop the violence. [ more ]
Flipboard
3 months ago
US politics

Ask the Brooklyn Borough President: January 2024 | Flipboard

Trump refused to help stop the Capitol attack.
Special counsel's team uncovers new details about Trump's actions on January 6. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

Apparent Swatting' Incident Targets Judge in Trump Election Case

Police and emergency personnel responded to a swatting incident at the home of Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing Trump's election interference case.
Swatting is the act of filing false reports to the police to provoke a dangerous response. It has become more common in recent years. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
US politics

"So What?" Trump Aides Say He Reacted Flippantly to Capitol Evacuation on Jan. 6

Trump was described as indifferent to the violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Dan Scavino, Trump's former deputy chief of staff, said Trump was angry but not interested in stopping the attack. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump says he will win US presidency for third time' on anniversary of Capitol riot

Donald Trump campaigned in Iowa on the anniversary of the Capitol assault.
He criticized President Biden and declared that he will win the election for the third time. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Law

Jan. 6 investigations update

The FBI has arrested over 1,200 people so far in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators are still seeking the public's help in identifying suspects. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US politics

F*cking Pedophiles!' Watch Disturbing New Footage of Republican Congressmen Confronting Jan. 6 Rioters

New footage of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was released on the third anniversary of the attack.
The video shows rioters at the doors of the House chamber while police officers point guns at them.
Republican members of Congress can be seen trying to reason with the rioters. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

Exactly 3 Years After Capitol Attack, Fugitive Participants Arrested

Three violent rioters allegedly involved in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, were arrested in Florida.
A defendant who had been on the run since the insurrection was among those apprehended.
The group of Floridians attacked police with stolen riot shields, flagpoles, and their bare hands. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

Major Jan. 6 Mystery Still Unsolved As Hundreds Of Rioters Convicted

Authorities are still working to identify more than 80 people wanted for acts of violence at the Capitol.
About 750 people have been sentenced, with almost two-thirds receiving some time behind bars. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
US politics

Fired-up Biden shows gloves are off in January 6 anniversary speech

Joe Biden passionately criticized Donald Trump in a speech near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, mentioning Trump's name over 40 times in less than an hour.
Biden accused Trump of being among the worst when he failed to act during the Capitol attack and called the insurrectionists patriots. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Fired-up Biden shows gloves are off in January 6 anniversary speech

Joe Biden passionately criticized Donald Trump in a speech near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, mentioning Trump's name over 40 times in less than an hour.
Biden accused Trump of being among the worst when he failed to act during the Capitol attack and called the insurrectionists patriots. [ more ]
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