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The last time I came to the Capitol I was tear-gassed in the lobby. This time was even worse

OPINION: Four years after reporting from the attack on the US Capitol, Richard Hall returns to watch Donald Trump’s election certified.

The Independent UK

Sarah Mcbride: From Delaware State Senator To Congress

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender state senator, wins U.S. House seat with bipartisan support, advocating for healthcare access and paid leave po...

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'Most unique tree here:' Artemis Moon Tree planted at US Capitol

Reid Wiseman felt a little jealous about the tree that he and his crewmates helped dedicate on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The NASA astronaut was, in a way, beaten to the moon by the sapling.

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‘Outrageous and disgusting’: Greens MP condemns comparison of Queensland climate protests to US capitol riots

Ethics committee clears Michael Berkman of inciting or encouraging Extinction Rebellion protest but labels his conduct ‘disgraceful’

The Guardian - AU

Man from southwest suburbs accused of spraying officers, breaking windows during Capitol riot

William Lewis is accused of spraying officers on three occasions during the riot. One officer reported that he was sprayed in the mouth, and that he experienced a burning sensation on his face and eyes.

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Man, woman from Quincy plead guilty to Jan. 6 charges

Christina Gerding and Jason Gerding pleaded guilty to demonstrating and picketing inside the U.S. Capitol building.

Chicago Sun-Times

Maryland artist chosen to create U.S. Capitol statue of teen who fought segregation

Steven Weitzman will sculpt the bronze statue of Barbara Rose Johns, a 16-year-old who led protests against school segregation in Virginia. It will replace a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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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 Independent UK

Capitol police officer injured in January 6 riot resigns so he can focus on ‘physically and mentally’ healing

Multiple officers suffered severe injuries during Capitol riot

The Independent UK

Skokie woman mourned after fatal crash with US Capitol rioter, Quinn skips mayor’s race and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Proud Boy from Aurora bragged he ‘bonked 2 cops,’ pleads guilty to Jan. 6 role

James Robert Elliott is the only known member of the Proud Boys from Illinois charged in connection with the Capitol riot. He admitted his membership in the group as part of his plea Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Architect of Capitol abused government car privileges, IG report finds - Roll Call

A report suggests J. Brett Blanton drove to Florida on the government’s dime and let his child use the office’s “free gas” for Walmart runs.

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Salon

Jan. 6 participant banned: Good or bad?

Pro-Trump "cowboy" is disqualified from politics – but the little-known law in question has pitfalls for democracy

Benzinga

The Full List Of Donald Trump's Legal Woes Ahead Of Possible 2024 Presidential Run

Former President Donald Trump is under siege in a number of legal jurisdictions that could harm his plans to run for the 2024 presidential election. The inquiries could not only affect his public image, but also his ability to run for office or even stay out of prison.

Salon

Rioter called FBI to "clear his name"

“Samuel Fontanez" provided his birth date, phone number and address to the feds

Tribune News Service

Bannon was ‘thumbing his nose’ at Jan. 6 subpoena, prosecutor says

WASHINGTON — Steve Bannon “refused to follow the rules” in defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee, a prosecutor said during opening statements in his contempt of Congress trial. But the defense alleged the referral for charges was political.

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Melinda Henneberger: If Donald Trump walks while only Jan. 6 bit players are punished, our democracy is doomed

Jan. 6 rioter Stephen Ayres isn’t nearly as deserving of our sympathy as the U.S. Capitol police officers to whom he apologized this week.

The Independent UK

AOC asks ‘good men’ for their advice to men who want to stand up to ‘abusers and harassers’

‘The world needs more good men,’ congresswoman says after experience with sexual harassment on Capitol steps

ABC News

Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone testifies behind closed doors to US Capitol riot committee

Pat Cipollone gives evidence behind closed doors before the congressional committee investigating the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3 a.m.

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The January 6 Capitol riot committee has announced a surprise hearing due to new evidence — here's what we know

The committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol building announces its sixth hearing will take place this week, much sooner than first expected.

The Guardian - US

Man who took part in Capitol riot was given tour of building by Republican on January 5

Video evidence shows tourists taking photos of security checkpoints and contradicts Barry Loudermilk’s previous denial he led a tour

The Guardian - US

Vivid retelling brings horror of January 6 back to scene of the crime

Liz Cheney was the star prosecutor in a primetime indictment of Donald Trump’s attempt to illegally cling to power – but will the audience stay for episode two?

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