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Senate Republicans Demand Further Investigation Into Capitol Riot Sources

Senate Republicans seek clarity on the involvement of confidential human sources from various Justice Department agencies during the events of January 6, 2021.

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Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is again stopped from testifying

A Texas man facing execution did not appear at the state Capitol after two failed attempts by lawmakers to issue a subpoena for his testimony

The Independent UK

Vice President-Elect JD Vance Attends Crucial Government Shutdown Meeting

Vice President-elect JD Vance's presence at Capitol sparks speculation amid government shutdown discussions.

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US House passes spending bill hours before deadline for government shutdown – as it happened

The continuing resolution passed with 366 yea votes and 34 nays. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Missouri Man Allowed To Attend Trump's Inauguration After Capitol Riot

Missouri man involved in Capitol riot granted permission to attend Trump's inauguration. Faces sentencing for entering restricted building.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton files motion to block death row inmate Robert Roberson from testifying

The motion escalates a tense standoff between Paxton and a bipartisan Texas House committee, which had subpoenaed Roberson to testify at the Capitol on Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic Lawmaker Snaps at Journalist for Taking His Photo in Public: 'Who Gave You the Right, A--hole?'

A Democratic lawmaker snapped at a journalist for taking his photo in public, calling the photographer an "a**hole" near the Capitol.

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Trump pardoning Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes would be ‘frightening’ for democracy, judge says

Far-right militia leader was sentenced to 18 years in prison for conspiring to commit an act of treason

The Independent UK

‘Isn’t this banana republic stuff?!’ CNN anchor presses MAGA lawmaker on GOP’s Liz Cheney investigation

“Is this about Trump getting revenge and House Republicans going along with it?” CNN’s Jim Acosta wondered during a heated exchange with Rep. Tim Burchett on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

House Republicans Call For Prosecution Of Liz Cheney

House Republicans conclude investigation into Capitol attack, suggest prosecuting Liz Cheney. Report accuses her of violating laws and witness tampering, h...

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Trump's January 6 Pardons Could Address Some Real Injustices

The president-elect makes valid points in highlighting potential abuses of prosecutorial power.

Reason

House Republicans Target Liz Cheney For Prosecution

House Republicans' report implicates Liz Cheney in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, sparking controversy and calls for accountability.

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Capitol Struggles To Finalize Year-End Spending Package

Capitol faces mounting frustrations over year-end spending package negotiations. Deal includes disaster aid and farm relief, but specifics remain unclear.

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Rep. Loudermilk targets Liz Cheney, calls for more probes of Jan. 6 - Roll Call

As the fourth anniversary of the Capitol attack approaches, the Georgia Republican released a new report. Democrats pushed back, calling it “baseless.”

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Missouri Legislative Employee Was Unconstitutionally Fired for Pro-Mask-Policy Letter

From Mayfield v. Missouri House of Representatives, decided Friday by Eighth Circuit Judge Jane Kelly, joined by Judges Lavenski Smith… The post Missouri Legislative Employee Was Unconstitutionally Fired for Pro-Mask-Policy Letter appeared first on Reason.com.

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Pete Hegseth Justified Capitol Attack With Baseless Conspiracy Theories

Pete Hegseth, Trump's secretary of defense pick, faces criticism for justifying Capitol attack and spreading conspiracy theories.

Roll Call

The best photos of the year, Part 1 - Roll Call

Roll Call’s photojournalists share their most memorable images from the past year. First up: their favorite feature images.

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Potential U.S. Debt Limit Showdown Looms Over Capitol Hill

Learn about the potential U.S. debt limit showdown in mid-June 2025 and its economic implications.

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The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham breaks with Trump on jailing Jan 6 committee members

Republican lawmaker voted to certify the 2020 election results but also voted to acquit Trump during his second impeachment

The Independent UK

Mike Lee says FBI watchdog report shows Jan 6 conspiracy theories ‘weren’t so crazy’

Justice Department watchdog found ‘no evidence’ FBI had undercover agents at the Capitol

The Independent UK

Capitol rioter who tried to join Russian army is sentenced to prison for probation violation

A Dallas man who tried to fly overseas to join the Russian military and fight against Ukraine has been sentenced on to six months in prison for violating the terms of his probation for storming the U.S. Capitol four years ago

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

Social media users are misrepresenting a report by the Justice Department inspector general’s office, falsely claiming that it’s proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending December 13, 2024 - Roll Call

A couple of new senators and a lot of possible future Trump administration officials dominated the Capitol this past week.

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Trump's Plan For Capitol Riot Pardons Still Unclear

President-elect Donald Trump plans to pardon US Capitol rioters, focusing on non-violent cases. Criteria for clemency remain unclear.

Al Jazeera

US watchdog cites FBI missteps but avoids blame in report on January 6 riot

The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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