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Portrait of a dark day in American history: We now have a full picture of what Trump did on January 6. Here it is

Trump woke up on 6 January 2021 ready for a battle he had no chance of winning. But the timeline of his day shows just how hard he tried, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

Donald Trump sued over death of police officer assaulted during US Capitol riot

US Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, 42, was assaulted and later died after supporters of Donald Trump stormed Capitol Hill during the insurrection on January 6

Daily Mirror

January 6 Capitol riot: Charges, convictions, trials two years on

More than 950 people are charged with federal crimes, some already convicted of serious charge of seditious conspiracy.

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2 Years After the Capitol Riot, the GOP Remains Divided. Good.

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‘Still raw’: Democrats mark January 6 as Republicans feud over House speaker - Roll Call

The second anniversary was a study in contrast. Democrats gathered for a brief ceremony, while Kevin McCarthy rallied his party.

Roll Call

Analysis: Only a minority in the GOP sees Jan. 6 as a sad day, poll finds

WASHINGTON — Two years after a riotous mob attacked the nation’s Capitol, violently seeking to block the results of a presidential election, only a minority of Republicans are willing to say that Jan. 6, 2021, was a bad or tragic day for America.

Los Angeles Times

What if the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol had succeeded? A graphic novel is uniquely placed to answer

“Art is a powerful tool to confront the complex issues we face today,” says author and artist Gan Golan. An uncontroversial statement, perhaps, when discussing great portraits, harrowing films, or triple decker novels. But not one generally associated with comics.

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How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection

From those who planted the seeds of Trump’s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic congressman Jimmy Gomez wears baby in carrier during House speaker votes

California congressman Jimmy Gomez brought his four-month-old son, Hodge, to work on Capitol Hill as chaos over the next Speaker of the House continues

The Independent UK

2 years after Jan. 6, speaker scrap paralyzes Congress again

Washington has one specialty that has long endured — memorializing and coming together over a national trauma

The Independent UK

Will Donald Trump finally face criminal charges for January 6?

After interviewing 1,000 witnesses and compiling an 800-page report, the inquiry into the assault on the Capitol is complete. But what will it mean for Donald Trump in 2023 – and his presidential bid?

The Guardian - UK

Biden set to mark anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol attack by honoring those who defended democracy

President Joe Biden will mark the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on Friday by honoring 12 people who defended democracy against former President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election.

Tribune News Service

Trump sued over Capitol police officer’s death after Jan. 6 riot

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is being blamed for the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was assaulted during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, in a lawsuit that claims the former president is responsible because he riled up his supporters with false election claims and calls to take action.

Tribune News Service

NY Senate bill would bar Jan. 6 insurrectionists from holding office in the state

ALBANY, N.Y. — Participants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol would be barred from holding office in New York under a new bill being introduced by state Sen. Brad Hoylman.

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‘We’re toast,’ Nevada Republican elector wrote before Jan. 6 rally

LAS VEGAS — Text exchanges between two of Nevada’s Republican electors who signed fake electoral certificates declaring President Donald Trump the winner in 2020 reveal a roller coaster of emotions.

Tribune News Service

Biden to honor former Fulton election workers, officer from Georgia on Jan. 6

WASHINGTON — Two former Fulton County election workers who were falsely accused of ballot fraud after the 2020 election will be honored by President Joe Biden during a White House ceremony marking two years since insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Tribune News Service

In response to insurrection, Gavin Newsom will march to state Capitol Jan. 6 for inauguration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom, who assailed conservative Republican leaders and their policies while celebrating California’s progressive values during his first four years in office, is launching his second term in similar fashion.

Roll Call

Speaker fight overshadows second anniversary of January 6 - Roll Call

Some Democrats described an ominous feeling ahead of the second anniversary of the insurrection with Republicans newly in power.

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Capitol riot investigation growing 2 years later

The largest investigation in the Justice Department’s history keeps growing two years after a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Pray tell - Roll Call

From left: GOP Reps. Michael Guest, Clay Higgins and Mike Ezell pray on the House floor Thursday before the seventh failed speaker vote.

The Independent UK

Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary

President Joe Biden is set to present the nation’s second highest civilian award to 12 individuals involved in defending the Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and safeguarding the will of American voters in the 2020 presidential election

The Independent UK

Biden to honour police who defended Capitol and election officials on January 6 anniversary

Mr Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to several police officers who defended the US Capitol from the pro-Trump mob that tried to stop certification of the 2020 election

The Guardian - US

Police quintuple reward for information on pipe bombs planted before Capitol attack

Suspect who planted bombs outside both Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters is still at large

The Independent UK

Kellyanne Conway told Jan 6 committee that Trump only fears one person

After the riot, Ms Conway appeared on Bill Maher’s show, expressing disappointment that Mr Trump did not act sooner and calling the rioters “marauders”

Tribune News Service

‘Good riddance’: In first act in power, Republicans remove metal detectors from House chamber

WASHINGTON — As Republicans took control of the House on Tuesday, they wasted no time in erasing one symbol of the previous era. They removed the metal detectors that stood outside the House chamber for the last two years.

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