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Jan. 6 committee releases new photos of Pence during Capitol riot

"[He] did not want to take any chance that the world would see the Vice President ... fleeing the United States Capitol."

Axios · Jun 16, 2022

January 6: How the day unfolded for US Vice President Mike Pence

Latest hearing in US lawmakers’ probe into Capitol riot focuses on Donald Trump pressure on Pence. Here’s what we know.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2022

Justice Department hits out at January 6 committee for not sharing witness transcripts

The letter is the latest sign of a rift between the Justice Department and the January 6 committee

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Trump’s pressure campaign on Pence is focus of third hearing on Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON — The pressure on Vice President Mike Pence to unilaterally overturn the 2020 presidential election and the danger he was in during the riot itself will be the focus of Thursday’s hearing on the House investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2022

‘Democracy is on a knife’s edge’: J Michael Luttig’s full statement to the January 6 committee

J Michael Luttig advised then-vice president Mike Pence against participating in Donald Trump’s scheme to overturn the 2020 election results . He speaks to the January 6 committee today.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Video shows mob threatening to kill Pence after Trump falsely told them he could overturn election

‘You f***ing politicians are going to get f***ing dragged through the streets’

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

What we know about how Mike Pence’s day unfolded on Jan 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence won’t be testifying at Thursday’s Jan 6 committee hearing

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Jan 6 panel: Trump urged Pence to overturn election – A timeline

Rioters got within 12m (40ft) of Pence, VP refused to leave Capitol complex: a timeline of 3rd public committee hearing.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2022

‘The law is not a plaything for presidents’: Mike Pence adviser’s statement leaked ahead of Jan 6 hearing

Greg Jacob, whon served as Pence’s counsel, will testify before the committee on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

Fact check: Would Californians have saved $2,400 if the gas tax were suspended in January?

California Senate and Assembly Republicans gathered on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday to call out Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers for what they described as 100 days of inaction on suspending the gas tax. Republicans have pushed for the measure since January.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022