Jan 6 Capitol rioter charged with murder in Illinois An Illinois man who pleaded guilty to felony charges for his role in the Jan 6 insurrection was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Trump announces 2024 presidential bid Trump launches bid days after he was declared the GOP's "biggest loser" following disastrous midterms Salon · Nov 16, 2022
Donald Trump announces 2024 White House run Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his third run for the White House, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2024 presidential race and brushing aside criticism over the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and recent intraparty anger about the GOP’s struggles in the midterm elections. Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022
Editorial: Ahead of the election, rage and political violence weighed on voters' minds Despite all the misread tea leaves by pollsters ahead of the Nov. 8 election, one pre-election poll offered signals about the influences affecting the choices of Republicans and Democrats as well as the ever-important independents who now dominate national election results. Americans headed into the election deeply concerned about rising… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 15, 2022
'Vindication': Schumer lifts Democrats with majority stunner The midterm elections were a vindication for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has racked up a series of unexpected legislative victories this year as he has navigated Democrats’ slim 50-50 majority The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
California Legislature warned in new report about ‘growing concern’ over wildfire smoke SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When California legislators return to the state Capitol in three weeks, reducing wildfire smoke won’t be at the top of their to-do list. But a new report calls the pollution source a “growing concern.” Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022
Tiffany Cross was too real for MSNBC MSNBC hired Cross for her "authentic Black voice." She told white people the truth about themselves. Now she's gone Salon · Nov 12, 2022
Trump files lawsuit to block House Capitol attack panel’s subpoena The committee demanded the ex-president’s testimony and access to several documents in their investigation of the 6 January riot The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2022
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena Forer President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans. Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022
Defense rests in Capitol riot trial of Oath Keepers leader Lawyers for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes have rested their case in his Capitol riot trial The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Republicans in struggle to break Democrats' hold on Congress Struggling to claw back power, Republicans are pushing state by state to break the Democrats’ one-party hold on Washington The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Lauren Boebert used Trump and the Proud Boys to gain power – now she’s getting personal to defend her seat Ms Boebert has accused her opponent of ‘succumbing to blackmail’ while serving on the Aspen City Council The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
‘Knocked over six cops.’ Kansan accused of assaulting officer enters plea in Capitol riot A Kansas man scheduled to go to trial in Washington, D.C., this month on multiple felony charges in connection with the Capitol riot pleaded guilty to one count on Tuesday. Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 The rise of the ‘crazy caucus’: All the ways the GOP could upend America now that they’ve won the House Former Republicans tell Andrew Feinberg about the myriad ways a GOP-majority House could upend the country out of spite
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Republicans look to win back power in Congress, stop Biden Control of Congress and of President Joe Biden’s agenda on Capitol Hill are at stake this Election Day
Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022 Editorial: He’s baaaack: Trump’s impending return is a challenge for Republicans, Democrats and the nation Many Republicans running for office this year proudly embrace Donald Trump and all the odious things he stands for. Others, at least slightly uncomfortable being associated with his fact-free election denialism, the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and a long train of other abuses, merely insist that Trump isn’t on the…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Stewart Rhodes blames other Oath Keepers for breaking into Capitol and jokes about sex with lawyer The militia leader denies planning Capitol breach and jokes about having sex with the group’s lawyer in a second day of wild testimony during trial on charges of seditious conspiracy
The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022 Nancy Pelosi describes moment police told her of husband’s attack The US House speaker also told CNN the attack on Paul Pelosi last month would affect her decision about whether to retire
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 The rise of the ‘crazy caucus’: All the ways the GOP could upend America if they win the House Former Republicans tell Andrew Feinberg about the myriad ways a GOP-majority House could upend the country out of spite
Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022 Oath Keepers founder calls members ‘stupid’ for US Capitol breach WASHINGTON — Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors at his seditious conspiracy trial that it was “stupid” for members of his right-wing group to join Donald Trump supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol last year to protest the presidential election.
Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022 One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol WASHINGTON — As election watchers imagine what the Hill will look like after the midterms, they may start with the bustle in the hallways. The Capitol could fully reopen to the public as soon as January if Republicans win a majority.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 A Trump-endorsed Republican could end up running New York. Inside the wild rise of Lee Zeldin Lee Zeldin voted to overturn the 2020 election results, supports anti-abortion legislation and would fire a recently elected district attorney in deep-blue New York City. Polls show a tight race against Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Alex Woodward reports
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2022 One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol - Roll Call The Capitol could throw open its doors to the public again as soon as January if Republicans win a majority — but security remains a concern.
Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022 Trump gets extension to next week to comply with Jan. 6 subpoena WASHINGTON — Leaders of the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol said Friday they’ve given former President Donald Trump a short extension to begin producing records under a panel subpoena.