The Latest Breaking News from Capitol

Trump speaks on McCarthy tapes, denies claiming any responsibility for Capitol attack

Trump said that he felt it was a ‘big compliment’ that Republicans who criticised him for his role in the insurrection had ‘realised they were wrong’

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

GOP’s McCarthy risks Trump backlash on ‘you should resign’ audio

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy sought to head off backlash within the party that could dash his hopes of becoming speaker next year after an audio tape exposed he told colleagues he’d urge the then-President Donald Trump to resign after last year’s Capitol insurrection.

Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2022

Tape shows McCarthy said he would urge Trump to resign over Jan. 6 riot

If Trump turned on him, McCarthy's path to the Speaker's office could be imperiled by Trump loyalists in the GOP caucus.

Axios · Apr 22, 2022

GOP lawmakers vote remotely more often after initial scorn

Just seven Republicans joined most Democrats to use remote voting in the House when it began two years ago as the pandemic erupted

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

January 6 ‘was a coup organized by the president’, says Jamie Raskin

Member of House Capitol attack panel says hearings will focus on Trump’s bid to cling to power

The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2022

PG&E wildfire victim trust lobbies Newsom, California lawmakers for $1.5 billion state loan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The multibillion-dollar trust fund responsible for paying PG&E Corp. wildfire victims is lobbying Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature for a loan.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022

Rep. Langevin: Public service has changed since Capitol riot

After the Capitol riot, longtime Congressman Jim Langevin said he thought for a brief moment that the foolishness and recklessness of dividing the country would finally stop

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

State Dept.: Trump gift records missing

The only reason to conceal gift records is "because you intend to violate the law," former U.S. attorney says

Salon · Apr 11, 2022

Liz Cheney disputes report January 6 panel split over Trump criminal referral

Republican on House select committee, however, refuses to say whether Trump should be referred for criminal charges

The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2022

Jimmy Kimmel on Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘A snowflake and a sociopath at the same time’

Late-night hosts discuss Greene calling the cops on Kimmel, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation and two more Trump aides held in contempt of Congress

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2022