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GOP Reps Accused of Giving “Reconnaissance” Tours of Capitol Before Mob Attack
Rep. Mikie Sherrill says she saw GOP colleagues giving “reconnaissance” tours the day before the breach of the Capitol.
Unrepentant Trump Insists His Incendiary Jan. 6 Speech Was “Totally Appropriate”
Trump peddled false notions of election fraud, telling supporters, “You don’t concede when there’s theft involved.”
Rep. Jayapal: Unmasked Republicans Made Capitol Breach a “Superspreader Event”
Several Republicans were offered masks, but refused them, while in close quarters during the breach by Trump supporters.
Some Republicans Call for Trump to Face Repercussions Yet Remain Impeachment Shy
Should the House approve the article, Trump would become the first president to be impeached twice.
House Democrats Briefed on Trump Loyalist Plots for Coup and Assassinations
New leaders of the Capitol Police said they were closely monitoring three plans that could pose serious threats.
Christian-Right Council for National Policy Linked to Violent Breach of Capitol
At least five members and leaders of the secretive, influential “charity” worked to turn out MAGA extremists.
The Right Is Planning More Armed Coup Attempts, According to the FBI
An FBI bulletin warns of plans by armed groups to “storm” government buildings in D.C. and all 50 state capitals.
Democrats Introduce Articles of Impeachment After Republicans Block 25th
220 Democrats have signaled their support, which is enough to impeach the president.
Trump Admin Approves Tennessee’s Plan to Slash Medicaid Amid Pandemic
Instead of the open-ended federal funding, Tennessee will instead get an annual block grant.
Spouses of Leaders Receive COVID Vaccine While the Vulnerable Wait
The early vaccinations of political spouses spurred outrage on social media.