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Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas 5 GOP Members of Congress — Including Kevin McCarthy
The committee said it was forced to subpoena the five lawmakers because they refused to voluntarily testify.
Sanders Asks Why Manchin’s a Democrat After His “No” Vote on Abortion Bill
“Why are you caucusing with the Senate Democrats?” Sanders asked in a pointed tweet.
DeSantis’s Congressional Maps Deemed “Unconstitutional” by Judge He Appointed
The circuit judge said the maps diminish “African Americans' ability to elect the representatives of their choice.”
Warren Unveils New Bill Binding Supreme Court Judges to Ethics Code
The bill comes as trust in the Supreme Court is plummeting.
Jan. 6 Public Hearings May Include Video Testimony From Ivanka Trump and Others
The committee will begin its first day of public hearings on June 9.
Elon Musk Says He’ll Let Trump Back on Twitter, Calling Ban “Foolish”
Trump was banned from the site for his incendiary rhetoric about election fraud after his loss in the 2020 election.
Far Right OAN Admits Georgia Election Officials Didn’t Steal Election From Trump
The admission from the Trump-supporting network comes after a settlement was reached in a defamation lawsuit last month.
Senate Expands Police Presence for SCOTUS in Response to Peaceful “Roe” Protests
Protesters have gathered in front of justices' homes in response to news that the court is set to undo Roe v. Wade.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Resigns Following Protests Over Economic Crisis
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's government is cracking down: Hundreds of protesters have been injured and at least five are dead.
Wisconsin GOP Candidate for Congress Fined for Bringing Loaded Gun to Airport
Derrick Van Orden, who was at the Capitol on January 6, is running for an open congressional seat in western Wisconsin.