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January 6 committee hearing reveals what Donald Trump was doing — and not doing — during the Capitol riot

Over seven hearings, the January 6 committee has weaved its shocking findings with surprise witness testimony, building towards the series finale, dubbed the "187 Minutes Hearing". Here's what we learned.

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022

5 key takeaways from the eighth January 6 committee hearing

Panel says Donald Trump ‘refused to act’ to rein in the mob of his supporters as they stormed the US Capitol.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022

Pence Secret Service detail feared for their lives during Capitol riot

January 6 committee plays White House national security official saying agents made ‘calls to say goodbye to family members’

The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2022

"Unaware" Melania Trump was photographing a rug during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

"Had I been fully informed of all the details, naturally, I would have immediately denounced the violence."

Axios · Jul 21, 2022

Trump watchdog knew agents deleted texts

DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, a former Republican advisor, previously quashed Secret Service probes

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

GOP lawmaker who gave Capitol tour the day before Jan 6 wants to investigate select committee

Barry Loudermilk says he wants to lead the committee in charge of Capitol security.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

Jan 6 panel to "humiliate" GOP lawmakers

Panel to focus on Republicans who have since tried to downplay the Capitol riot as "tourist visit"

Salon · Jul 21, 2022

Analysis: Trump's infamous obsession with TV helped define Jan. 6 too

Donald Trump's TV fixation led him to the White House. The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will show that obsession also defined his actions on that day.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2022

The Jan. 6 committee holds its 8th hearing Thursday night. Here's what to expect

This is the final hearing planned so far for the summer but the committee has left the door open for additional hearings to be scheduled.

WEKU · Jul 21, 2022

Abortion rights in the US: Several Congress members arrested during protest

Progressive US lawmaker Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez was arrested on Tuesday at an abortion rights protest. Donning bandanas reading "We won't back down", she along with other prominent Democratic lawmakers marched from the Capitol building to the Supreme Court, denouncing the Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In total, 35 people…

France 24 · Jul 21, 2022