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Washington Post
1 month ago
Law

Bannon should report for prison now, Justice Department tells judge

Stephen Bannon should report to prison immediately to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Ashland doctor pleads guilty to attacking police on Jan. 6

Jacquelyn Starer, a 70-year-old doctor, pleaded guilty to attacking a police officer during the US Capitol riot.
She faced charges of assaulting officers and misdemeanors for her involvement in the riot, set to be sentenced on September 5. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

Opinion | No More Legal Games for Donald Trump

The federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution.
The court set a hard deadline for Trump to appeal his loss to the Supreme Court or else the trial can move forward. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Trump Seeks Details of Atlanta Prosecutor's Meetings with Biden Aides

Lawyers for Trump are seeking information about discussions Atlanta prosecutors had with the Biden White House and the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Former President Trump claims the election interference case against him is tainted by ties to these entities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
US news

First the Debate, Then a Supreme Court Ruling: Trump's Big 24 Hours

Donald Trump received positive outcomes from debate, Supreme Court ruling affecting Jan. 6 cases, boosting his campaign and messaging. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

Opinion | No More Legal Games for Donald Trump

The federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution.
The court set a hard deadline for Trump to appeal his loss to the Supreme Court or else the trial can move forward. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Trump Seeks Details of Atlanta Prosecutor's Meetings with Biden Aides

Lawyers for Trump are seeking information about discussions Atlanta prosecutors had with the Biden White House and the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Former President Trump claims the election interference case against him is tainted by ties to these entities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
US news

First the Debate, Then a Supreme Court Ruling: Trump's Big 24 Hours

Donald Trump received positive outcomes from debate, Supreme Court ruling affecting Jan. 6 cases, boosting his campaign and messaging. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

Book-Signing for Marjorie Taylor Greene on Jan. 6 Stirs a Backlash

A Florida venue canceled an event featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene after materials promoting the event advertised it as an occasion marking the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
State Representative Anna V. Eskamani posted a screenshot of a text advertising the event as being on the 3rd anniversary of Jan. 6, leading to backlash and the cancellation of the event at Westgate Resorts. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
US politics

Nearly 1,300 arrests made since Jan. 6 attack

Nearly 1,300 individuals have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Around 200 of those arrests came in the last six months, signaling that the DOJ's prosecutorial efforts are still ongoing three years after the assault. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
US politics

Former Capitol Police Officer Who Condemned Jan. 6 Riot is Running for Congress

Capitol police officer Harry Dunn is running for congress as a Democrat in Maryland.
Dunn is campaigning to prevent another attack like the one on January 6, 2021. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
US politics

A Former Capitol Police Officer Who Testified About Jan. 6 Is Running For Congress

Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who testified before the Jan. 6 select committee, is running for Congress in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District.
Dunn is running in political opposition to Trump to prevent another Jan. 6-like attack from happening. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
US politics

3 Years After The Jan. 6 Riot, The GOP Is More Pro-Insurrection Than Ever

Donald Trump remains the leader of the Republican Party and the Capitol riot has become a rallying cry for his supporters.
Many Republicans who initially criticized Trump for the attack have since recanted and endorsed his presidential bid. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
US politics

How the Republican Party memory-holed Jan. 6 and re-embraced Trump

The GOP establishment has shifted from shock and fury over the Jan. 6 attack to a more reconciliatory stance towards Trump.
President Biden is hoping to remind Americans of Trump's actions after the 2020 election and the threat he poses to democracy. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
US politics

Republican loyalty to Trump, rioters climbs in 3 years after Jan. 6 attack

Republicans are increasingly sympathetic to those who stormed the U.S. Capitol and more likely to absolve Trump of responsibility for the attack.
Some Republicans believe the riot was instigated by law enforcement to suppress political dissent, a baseless conspiracy theory promoted by right-wing media and Trump himself. [ more ]
HuffPost
6 months ago
US politics

Donald Trump Can Be Sued For Jan. 6 Attack, Appeals Court Says

Former President Donald Trump can be sued for actions leading to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a federal appeals court ruling.
The court rejected Trump's request to dismiss the cases, stating that he will have to prove he was acting in an official capacity.
The ruling suggests that Trump's arguments for immunity are unlikely to be successful, as the judges believe he was acting as a candidate for reelection, not as president. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Debate takeaways: Trump confident, even when wrong, Biden halting, even with facts on his side

Presidential debates often prioritize style over substance, with Trump's confidence overshadowing factual inaccuracies. [ more ]
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