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Oath Keepers leader to stay jailed until Capitol riot trial

A federal judge has refused to free Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from jail while he awaits trial on charges that he plotted with other members of his far-right militia group to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory

The Independent UK

Court in Civil Case Holds Trump's Jan. 6 Speech Could Be Constitutionally Unprotected Incitement

But the claims against Donald J. Trump, Jr. and Rudy Giuliani are dismissed.

Reason

Trump fails to get lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol riot thrown out

Donald Trump must face lawsuits accusing him of inciting the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection, a federal judge ruled, rejecting the former president’s immunity and free-speech arguments.

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Judge rejects Trump bid to quash conspiracy lawsuits adding it is ‘plausible’ he ‘sparked’ Capitol riot

Federal judge rejects ex-president’s ‘immunity’ claims to shield him from multiple lawsuits

The Independent UK

Judge rejects effort by Trump to toss Jan. 6 lawsuits

A federal judge has rejected efforts by former President Donald Trump to toss out lawsuits filed by lawmakers and two Capitol Police officers that claim his actions led to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection

The Independent UK

Republicans ask Pelosi to release pre-riot security footage they say will disprove ‘reconnaissance tours’ claims

Representative Rodney Davis says he has viewed security footage which vindicates Republicans from accusations of having aided pro-Trump rioters

The Independent UK

Infamous Capitol rioter Jenna Ryan released from jail and immediately resumes sharing conspiracy theories

Trump supporter’s prolific social media presence have made her one of 6 January’s most recognisable names

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Capitol Police briefing Hill staff on potential trucker rally in DC - Roll Call

Capitol Police are briefing congressional staff on Friday on planning efforts regarding a potential trucker convoy protest in D.C.

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending Feb. 18, 2022 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: With the House gone, the Senate worked to finish another continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.

Roll Call

Texas GOP hopefuls back Trump's lies

“We’ve seen across the board, the Democrats have always cheated,” claims one Republican. (Fact check: Um, no)

Salon

Reservist, nurse charged with running fake vaccine card scam

Federal authorities say a Marine Corps reservist charged in last year’s U.S. Capitol riot also schemed with a nurse to steal, forge and sell hundreds of coronavirus vaccination cards

The Independent UK

‘Chilling’ text sent by pro-Trump Republican before Capitol riot suggests knowledge of what was to unfold, report says

‘We’re driving a stake in the heart’ of the country, member of Congress warned

The Independent UK

Capitol Police force has made a third of post-Jan. 6 recommended changes, watchdog testifies

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police force has not made the majority of his post-Jan. 6 recommendations, the department’s inspector general told a House committee Thursday. More training and intelligence gathering to anticipate and protect against threats to Congress are among the most pressing needs, he said.

Los Angeles Times

Crest Hill couple apologizes for role in Capitol breach, say they’ve sought ‘greater awareness’ of world

Prosecutors are expected to file their own memo recommending a sentence for the Schuberts, but they had not done so as of Thursday morning. The couple pleaded guilty in December to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.

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Capitol Police made a third of post-Jan. 6 recommended changes, watchdog to testify

WASHINGTON — The Capitol Police force has not made the majority of his post-Jan. 6 recommendations, the department’s inspector general is expected to tell a House committee Thursday, and still needs more training and intelligence gathering to anticipate and protect against threats to Congress.

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First Black woman and DC’s second statue get close to Capitol placement

WASHINGTON — In a building where change can come slowly, the statues are no exception. But at least two new marble and bronze faces will arrive at the Capitol this year — one a Black woman replacing a Confederate general, and the other a big planner bringing a small victory…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: House select committee may subpoena Ivanka Trump

Move would mark a dramatic escalation in the Capitol attack inquiry. Plus, the tech billionaires trying to reverse ageing

Salon

Capitol rioter punished with reading

Edward Hemenway's community service for participating in the Jan. 6 riots was a long lesson in civics

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US Capitol attack panel discusses subpoena for Ivanka Trump

House select committee is considering best way to get evidence from ex-president’s daughter about his efforts to cling to power

Tribune News Service

House expresses urgent need for White House records on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON — The House told a federal appeals court Monday that there is an urgent need to get White House records related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, because they will shape a select committee’s investigation and potential legislation to ward off “future attacks on democracy” in upcoming…

Chicago Tribune

‘I’m so irresponsible. Yesterday it felt amazing’: Illinois woman from Brazil arrested in US Capitol breach

CHICAGO — A west suburban woman was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she illegally entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot more than a year ago, then texted with a friend the next day who told her, “Don’t be sad. Be prepared. We are all f-----.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Brazilian citizen from Indian Head Park charged in Capitol breach

Leticia Vilhena Ferreira is the 26th known Illinoisan to be charged in the Capitol breach. Prosecutors earlier this year charged Anthony Carollo of Lockport, Cody Vollan of Flossmoor, Jeremiah Carollo of Glen Carbon and Christopher and Tina Logsdon of Sesser.

The Independent UK

Alex Jones’s security guard targeted by Capitol riot committee

Controversial radio host and conspiracy theorist claims committee’s move was aimed at less financially-sound target

The Independent UK

COVID a wildcard as Biden prepares for State of the Union

President Joe Biden is hoping to use his upcoming State of the Union address as a chance to nudge the pandemic into the nation’s rear-view mirror

The Independent UK

Josh Hawley defends January 6 fist-pump merch: ‘It is not a pro-riot mug’

‘At the time that we were out there, folks were gathered peacefully to protest, and they have a right to do that’

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