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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.
Capitol Mob Reveals Ongoing Refusal to Accept Black Votes as Legitimate
Trump’s mob had chilling echoes of the armed white mobs that terrorized elected Black officials during Reconstruction.
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.
Upon His Inauguration, Biden Should Commute All Federal Death Sentences
In the immediate term, Biden can place a moratorium on federal executions for at least the next decade.
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.
In the Face of Far Right Violence, We Must Organize to Survive
As political norms crumble around us, the stakes of our struggle become clear, and new changes become imaginable.
Trump Can Be Indicted Under Federal, State and DC Laws for His Role in Jan. 6
Trump will no longer be shielded by the Department of Justice policy that a sitting president cannot be indicted.
Republicans Can Say What They Want, But They Created This Monster
Look outside, Republicans. The wolf is at your door, too.
Democrats Introduce Articles of Impeachment After Republicans Block 25th
220 Democrats have signaled their support, which is enough to impeach the president.
Trump Has Radicalized His Supporters. Deradicalizing Them Will Be Very Hard.
Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat says the Capitol breach was “a logical result” of Trump legitimizing right-wing extremism.