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Proud Boys: Not beaten by Jan. 6

In the wake of Jan. 6, vanguard of American fascism has "reformed" — now they're Christian nationalist warriors

Salon · Dec 21, 2022

Kansas City man who roamed through US senator’s office during Capitol riot pleads guilty

A Kansas City, Kansas, man accused of breaching the Capitol on Jan. 6 and entering a senator’s office pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a single misdemeanor count.

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

The January 6 Committee's Suggested Charges Against Trump May Be Hard To Prove

The leading possibilities include knowledge and intent elements that have to be established beyond a reasonable doubt.

Reason · Dec 20, 2022

As threats rise, Congress agrees on extra money for Capitol Police - Roll Call

As part of a $1.7 trillion omnibus package, the Capitol Police would get a boost as the force grapples with threats against lawmakers.

Roll Call · Dec 20, 2022

Five takeaways from the final public meeting of the Jan 6 committee

From criminal referrals to warnings of interference, the January 6 committee held a blockbuster final hearing

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Donald Trump: how will prosecutors pursue the House panel’s charges?

The justice department may find it difficult to obtain a conviction for each charge referred by the January 6 committee

The Guardian - US · Dec 20, 2022

What Trump told Michigan lawmakers to try to get state's election overturned

WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump summoned Michigan state lawmakers to the White House just two weeks after the November 2020 election, his directive was for the group to "have some backbone and do the right thing."

Tribune News Service · Dec 20, 2022

Sister of Chicago cop arrested on charges stemming from Jan. 6 US Capitol attack

A Chicago woman was arrested Monday on federal charges alleging she participated in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol with her brother, a Chicago police officer who is already facing trial.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 20, 2022

Trump’s fury, Ivanka’s evidence, Giuliani’s behaviour: Key takeaways from the January 6 committee’s report summary

Former president’s behaviour on January 6 was variously described as irate, furious, insistent, profane and heated

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Trump should be prosecuted for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, House panel says

WASHINGTON — A House committee recommended that Donald Trump be prosecuted for his role in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, the first-ever such referral of a former president.

Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022