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Photos of the week ending May 5, 2023 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: The House was out this week, but there was plenty of action in the Senate.

Roll Call

First Thing: Final witness testifies in Trump civil rape trial

Carol Martin corroborates E Jean Carroll’s account of aftermath of alleged rape, and judge keeps door open to Trump appearance. Plus, why aren’t there better menstrual products?

The Guardian - UK

Stand back, stand by ... go to prison

Once again, a jury shows they're more interested in punishing the seditious generals than the foot soldiers

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Hate-fueled violence is growing even as Proud Boys are convicted for extremism

The conviction of four Proud Boys members for plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol is high profile, but what impact will it have? NPR's Leila Fadel asks extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss.

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Proud Boys’ leader Enrique Tarrio found guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack

A jury in Washington found Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants guilty of seditious conspiracy for organizing and leading the attack on the Capitol to deny Joe Biden the presidency and keep Donald Trump in power.

Chicago Sun-Times

LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids

Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Bryan Slaton declines to discuss attendance at closed investigative hearing

The Royse City Republican, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an employee, emerged from a room where a House investigative panel was meeting.

The Texas Tribune

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Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy – 3 essential reads on the group and right-wing extremist white nationalism

Four members of the right-wing extremist group called the Proud Boys were convicted on May 4, 2023, on charges of seditious conspiracy and other charges in connection with their efforts to lead an attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Those convicted include the group’s former leader, Enrique…

The Conversation

Aurora man bragged Proud Boys promoted him after U.S. Capitol attack: prosecutors

Prosecutors want James Robert Elliott, 25, to serve nearly three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the Capitol riot, where he “seemed to view himself as the star of a war movie” and repeatedly uttered a cry from the movie “300.”

Chicago Sun-Times

EXPLAINER: Sedition charge in Proud Boys' Jan. 6 case

The seditious conspiracy convictions of leaders of the Proud Boys extremist group mark another major victory for the Justice Department in its massive prosecution of the attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Ex-Proud Boys leader convicted over US Capitol riot plot and faces up to 20 years in jail

Former leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, has been convicted of seditious conspiracy for his part in the January 6 Capitol riots which aimed to block a transfer of power to newly elected president Joe Biden after Donald Trump's election loss

Daily Mirror

Proud Boys: Ex-leader, three others found guilty in Jan 6 attack

Prosecutors say far-right group members acted as ‘Trump’s army’ during storming of US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been convicted of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election

The Independent UK

Protestors arrested at DeSantis' Florida Capitol office

Officials say about a dozen people were arrested Wednesday night while protesting in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Florida Capitol Office

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Watch: How language advocates brought Houston voices to the Capitol

In the months leading up to their committee hearing, Woori Juntos community members trained on how to share their personal stories with legislators — in their own language.

The Independent UK

Ex-FBI agent who cheered and shouted ‘kill ’em’ as he watched Capitol rioters assaulting officers arrested

A former FBI supervisory agent has been charged with joining the mob that stormed the US Capitol more than two years ago

The Independent UK

Former FBI agent arrested for Jan 6 involvement, accused of calling police Nazis and encouraging mob

Federal prosecutors are accusing the former FBI agent of calling police Nazis and encouraging the mob during January 6

Reuters

Former FBI agent charged in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol

A former FBI agent has been arrested for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and charged with four misdemeanor counts, including unlawfully entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct, according to court filings.

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The Independent UK

Ex-FBI supervisory agent arrested on Capitol riot charges

A former FBI supervisory agent has been charged with joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol more than two years ago

The Independent UK

LGBT+ protesters detained at Texas capitol ahead of vote to ban gender healthcare for children

Protests force bill blocking medical care to trangender youth to be sent back to a committee

The Independent UK

Florida man charged with throwing explosive at Capitol riot

A Florida man accused of setting off an explosive and injuring several police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested

The Texas Tribune

Protesters evicted from Texas Capitol as clash between LGBTQ residents and GOP leaders escalates

Texas state police detained and handcuffed people protesting legislation that would prohibit transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The House separately delayed a vote on Senate Bill 14 until later this week.

The Independent UK

California man gets 4 1/2 years for role in US Capitol riot

Federal authorities say a Southern California man who assaulted police with pepper spray during the storming of the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison

The Independent UK

Trump hugs January 6 rioter who called for Pence and Congress to be executed

It took six officers to pull Micki Larson-Olson down from the Capitol scaffolding during the insurrection

Roll Call

Paris in the spring, Korea in the House: Photos of the week - Roll Call

Photos of the week: Debt limit, South Korea's president and Paris Hilton highlighted the action in the Capitol over last week of April.

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