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Ray Epps, target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, gets a year of probation in Capitol riot

Right-wing media amplified conspiracy theories that Epps was an undercover government agent who helped incite the Capitol attack to entrap Trump supporters. Epps filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News last year, blaming the network for spreading baseless claims about him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024

Year in review 2023, part one

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Jan 9, 2024

Bob Menendez goes on fiery rant against corruption charges on Senate floor

New Jersey senator is accused of participating in bribery schemes and using his political influence to aid the Egyptian and Qatari governments

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Ray Epps sentenced as Jan 6 conspiracy theories continue to dominate his life

The man the centre of right-wing conspiracy theories was sentenced to 12 months of probation

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Trump won’t commit to discouraging violence among his supporters

‘Will you tell your supporters now, no matter what, no violence?’ reporter asks former president

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy resumes 'idiotic' TV ad spending

It comes after Mr Ramaswamy called TV ad spending ’idiotic’ and ‘a trick that political consultants use to bamboozle candidates who suffer from low IQ’

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Former President asserts immunity from prosecution, calls for end to political prosecutions

Former President Trump delivers a passionate speech defending his right to immunity and highlighting the dangers of political prosecutions. He addresses th...

Top News · Jan 9, 2024

Skeptical Judges Challenge Trump's Legal Argument in High-Profile Case

In a skeptical courtroom, Trump's attorneys face tough hypotheticals while arguing that the former president cannot be prosecuted for actions while in office.

Top News · Jan 9, 2024

Trump warns of Pandora's Box, emphasizes voter fraud concerns

Join us as we dive into former President Trump's creative and captivating speech, filled with bold claims, political musings, and his unique perspective on...

Top News · Jan 9, 2024

Nikki Haley cuts Trump’s lead in New Hampshire to single digits

Haley has cut into Trump’s lead in a CNN poll, but her support is less rock-solid than Trump’s

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024