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Trump's Justice Department enforcer has long shrugged off criticism of aggressive style

Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, has plowed through norms and niceties, whether scolding FBI leadership for “insubordination” in refusing his request to hand over the names of agents who investigated the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol or forcing out attorneys who worked those cases

The Independent UK

House budget, disapproval measures headline congressional schedule this week - Roll Call

House budget, disapproval measures headline congressional schedule this week - Roll Call

House budget action headlines this week at the Capitol, as House Republicans also work toward overturning Biden administration regulations.

Enrique Tarrio follows and insults officers who defended US Capitol on January 6

Enrique Tarrio follows and insults officers who defended US Capitol on January 6

Ex-leader of far-right Proud Boys trails group through lobby of Washington hotel, engaging officer Michael Fanone

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Pardoned Ex-Proud Boys Leader Arrested for Assault Outside Capitol Building He Was Accused of Trying to Storm

Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the Capitol riot before he was granted clemency by President Donald Trump last month.

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Enrique Tarrio arrested again after Proud Boys reunion drowned out by protesters and bullhorns

Former Proud Boys leader charged with simple assault for swatting at a protester

The Independent UK

Pardoned Capitol Rioters' Unrelated Gun, Drug Charges May Be Dismissed as DOJ Seeks to Expand Trump's Executive Order

The Trump Administration's Department of Justice revealed that the President's decision to grant Jan. 6 rioters clemency also covers other separate crimes they were charged with which were discovered by the FBI during their investigation into the Capitol riots.

Photos of the week ending February 21, 2025 - Roll Call

The Senate held a "vote-a-rama" on a budget resolution and Mitch McConnell announced his retirement. Here are the photos of the week.

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Pardoned January 6 defendants get the rockstar treatment at CPAC

Pardoned January 6 defendants get the rockstar treatment at CPAC

The welcoming of the Capitol rioters is part of a larger celebration of Trump’s return to power, Eric Garcia reports from National Harbor

The Independent UK

Capitol Lens | A Mitch in time - Roll Call

Capitol Lens | A Mitch in time - Roll Call

Here are archival photos of Mitch McConnell, the longtime senator who announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year.

Mississippi lieutenant governor, 77, collapses on floor of Senate

Mississippi lieutenant governor, 77, collapses on floor of Senate

Delbert Hosemann was standing at the lectern at around 11 a.m. when he slumped at the podium and fell to the floor

The Independent UK

Trump nominates January 6 activist to serve as top DC prosecutor

Trump nominates January 6 activist to serve as top DC prosecutor

Ed Martin was lawyer for three January 6 defendants and in charge of dismissing Capitol attack charges as interim US attorney

The Guardian - US

Conservative Activist Nominated As U.S. Attorney In Washington

Conservative Activist Nominated As U.S. Attorney In Washington

President Trump's nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. attorney for D.C. sparks debate over his political ties and handling of Capitol riot cases.

Photos of the week ending February 14, 2025 - Roll Call

Photos of the week ending February 14, 2025 - Roll Call

Competing budget resolutions, Cabinet confirmations, federal employee protests and a lost Super Bowl bet highlighted the week on Capitol Hill.

Musk agrees to pay Trump $10m to settle lawsuit over his Twitter ban in wake of January 6 riot

Musk agrees to pay Trump $10m to settle lawsuit over his Twitter ban in wake of January 6 riot

X, formerly Twitter, is set to follow in Meta’s footsteps and become the second social media company to settle a Trump lawsuit concerning account suspensions following the Capitol riots

The Independent UK

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Trump Settles Lawsuit Against Musk's X for $10 Million After Being Removed From the Platform Amid the Capitol Riots: Report

Trump settled his $10 million lawsuit against Elon Musk's X after being banned from the platform for instigating the January 6th Capitol attack.

The Guardian - US

X to pay Donald Trump $10m to settle lawsuit over Capitol attack – report

President brought suit under X’s previous leadership after he was banned from platform following January 6 events

Pardoned January 6 Proud Boy Leader Considers Run for Congress: 'I Want to Be in That Building They Accused Me' of Storming

Pardoned Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is considering a congressional run and wants to return to the U.S. Capitol, where he was accused of planning the insurrection.

Former Congressional Staffer Bypasses Security Screening At U.S. Capitol

Former aide to Lori Chavez-DeRemer bypasses security screening at congressional office building. Capitol Police investigating incident.

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Capitol Rioter Insists That Charges Accusing Him of Bringing Guns Near Obama's Home Should Also Be Waived By Trump's Pardon

A Capitol rioter arrested near Obama's home with weapons is arguing that Trump's pardon for January 6 offenders should also apply to his 2023 charges.

The Guardian - US

Video evidence of January 6 Capitol attack missing from US government website

Press organization submitted legal filing about missing video related to case against Glen Simon

The Independent UK

Pardoned Jan 6 rioter is on his way back to prison already over firearms offenses

Dan Edwin Wilson has been ordered to surrender to federal officials after being granted clemency by Donald Trump last month

Anonymous FBI Agent Pens Letter Denouncing 'Unthinkable' Firing of Jan. 6 Agents: 'Will Gravely Undermine the Security of the Nation'

An anonymous FBI agent wrote a letter denouncing the "unthinkable" firing of agents who investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, according to CNN.

Trump And X Corp. Settle Legal Battle Over Twitter Ban

President Trump settles legal dispute with X Corp. over Twitter ban post Capitol riot. Elon Musk's acquisition of X leads to Trump's account reinstatement....

Names of FBI Investigators of January 6 Riots Will Not Be Released, Justice Department Says

The Justice Department has agreed to withhold the names of FBI agents who investigated the Capitol attack, responding to safety and retaliation concerns.

The Independent UK

Justice Department says it won't release the names of FBI agents who worked on Jan. 6 riot cases

The Justice Department has agreed to refrain from publicly identifying any FBI agents whose conduct is under review as President Donald Trump’s administration examines the investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters

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