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Year-End Funding Bill Includes Election Reforms Made to Avoid Another Jan. 6
One included reform would raise the threshold of lawmakers needed to object to the certification of election results.
Calls Grow for Charges Against Trump in Order to Avoid Another Coup Attempt
“The most important thing … is accountability for the people at the top,” says scholar of fascism and authoritarianism.
January 6 Committee Unanimously, Formally Accuses Trump of Insurrection
The group voted unanimously to refer four charges to the DOJ in what was likely its final hearing on Monday.
Secret Service Waited an Hour to Send Info on Threat Against Schumer on Jan. 6
The agency received word of the threat around the height of the attack, when minutes mattered.
Clarence and Ginni Thomas Must Be Investigated by Congress, Watchdog Says
The Supreme Court justice’s ability to serve on the Court should be under question, they say.
January 6 Committee Members: Group May Unanimously Refer Trump for Prosecution
Rep. Adam Schiff said that he believes there is evidence to make a criminal referral over the attack.
Report: Oath Keepers Include Hundreds of Lawmakers, Police Officers & Military
The Oath Keepers played an instrumental role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021.
Judge Removes “Cowboys for Trump” Founder From Office for Role in Jan. 6 Attack
This is the first time a judge has disqualified someone from office for participating in the attack.
Trump Claims He’s “Financially Supporting” Participants in Capitol Attack
Donald Trump says he would look “very, very favorably” at “full pardons” for January 6 attackers, if he is reelected.
Corporate PACs Have Given $22.2M to “Stop the Steal” Republicans Since Jan. 6
One hundred and twenty-two members of what critics call the “Sedition Caucus” are running for office in 2022.