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Congress could fire Capitol architect under bipartisan bill - Roll Call

A group of lawmakers is seeking to give Congress the power to appoint or remove an architect of the Capitol, instead of the president.

Roll Call · May 10, 2023

Michael Fanone condemns CNN’s town hall ‘party’ for Trump as backlash rises

Fanone was one of the police officers assaulted during the Capitol riot

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Liz Cheney releases Trump January 6 attack ad aimed at CNN town hall

Cheney says ‘Trump has proven he is unfit for office’ in ad focusing on ex-president’s incitement of the Capitol attack

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2023

Texas House committee recommends expelling Rep. Bryan Slaton

The House General Investigating Committee found that Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate. The Texas Tribune previously reported on an allegation that he had sex with one of his staff, a woman under 21, and gave her alcohol.

The Texas Tribune · May 6, 2023

Man gets 14 years in 1/6 case, longest sentence imposed yet

A Kentucky man with a long criminal record has been sentenced to a record-setting 14 years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray as he stormed the U.S. Capitol with his wife

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Proud Boys 1/6 verdict boosts Justice Dept. in Trump probe

The seditious conspiracy convictions of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants bolsters the Justice Department’s high-profile wins in its historic prosecution of the Capitol attack

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Do These Seditious Conspiracy Convictions Prove the Capitol Riot 'Was Not Spontaneous'?

A jury convicted members of the Proud Boys without evidence of an explicit plot, let alone one that most of the rioters were trying to execute.

Reason · May 5, 2023

Democrats again delay Texas House debate on banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids

Senate Bill 14 spurred protests that led to altercations with state police earlier this week. Bill supporters and opponents again showed up at the Capitol for an expected vote Friday.

The Texas Tribune · May 5, 2023

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 · May 5, 2023

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 · May 5, 2023