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'They were stolen from us': Grieving Michigan State students continue push for gun control measures

LANSING, Mich. — For the second time since their campus became the scene of a deadly mass shooting this week, students from Michigan State University gathered Friday evening at the Michigan Capitol to call on legislators to pass gun control laws that may prevent others from experiencing similar tragedies.

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Jan. 6 investigation sheds light on events in Georgia

A U.S. House committee spent months investigating the events that led to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Its final report details then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.

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Nicholas Goldberg: Kevin McCarthy can't govern, so he resorts to cynical stunts like reading the Constitution aloud for 43 minutes

To hear the Republicans tell it, the U.S. Constitution has been beaten, buffeted and willfully misconstrued by radical socialists and liberal Democrats who hope to twist it to encourage abortions, promote transgender rights and confiscate Americans' guns.

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NC man slashed at cop with a flag pole on Jan. 6; now he faces up to 4 years in prison

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Jan. 6, 2021, Matthew Beddingfield used a flag pole topped by an American flag to slash and stab at the genitalia of a police officer trying to keep him out of the U.S. Capitol.

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Florida's lawmaker meetings, other public spaces stay gun-free under permitless carry bill

State lawmakers are considering letting Floridians carry concealed guns in public without a permit — but not at their meetings.

Orlando Sentinel

Texas man pleads guilty to assaulting police in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

FORT WORTH, Texas — A Hurst man has pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement, resulting in body injury during the January 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to the Department of Justice.

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Man pleads guilty to Capitol attack months after shooting

A North Carolina man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while free on bail for an attempted murder case has pleaded guilty to attacking police officers with a pole attached to an American flag during the mob’s riot

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Police officer secretly fed internal information to Proud Boys leader before Capitol attack, trial hears

Shane Lamond warned ‘Enrique’ Tarrio police may be seeking a warrant for his arrest, reveal messages

The Independent UK

Mark Meadows subpoenaed by special counsel over Jan 6 Capitol riots, report says

Jack Smith is seeking documents and testimony from former White House chief of staff

The Independent UK

Messages: Officer often fed information to Proud Boys leader

A jury has heard testimony about Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio's private communications with a police officer who provided him with internal information about law enforcement operations in the weeks before members of Tarrio's far-right extremist group stormed the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Uvalde’s state lawmakers face an uphill battle raising the age limit for semi-automatic guns. They’re trying anyway.

Many relatives of Uvalde victims back bills that state Rep. Tracy King and Sen. Roland Gutierrez are pushing in the Legislature. But limits on gun access don’t fare well at the Capitol.

The Texas Tribune

US man pleads guilty to Tasering officer during January 6 attack

Daniel Rodriguez will be sentenced in May for his role in the attack that left officer Michael Fanone severely injured.

Al Jazeera

Georgia Senate backs placement of Clarence Thomas statue at state Capitol

ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday approved a proposal to install a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the state Capitol.

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George Senate backs placement of Clarence Thomas statue at state Capitol

ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday approved a proposal to install a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the state Capitol.

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US President fires Capitol appointee amid January 6 criticism

J Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol, has been accused of abusing his authority and misusing government property.

WEKU

Biden fires the architect of the Capitol after bipartisan criticism from lawmakers

An inspector general investigation found that J. Brett Blanton had misused government vehicles and "impersonated a government agent," among other ethical violations.

Roll Call

Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report - Roll Call

Democrats had called for the removal of Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and Republicans joined them this month.

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Trouble deepens for Architect of the Capitol as Kevin McCarthy calls for firing - Roll Call

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s problems worsened Monday as Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined a growing chorus.

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Former Missouri National Guard member arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal authorities have arrested a former member of the Missouri National Guard on misdemeanor charges in connection with the Capitol riot, court documents show.

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The Pence subpoena could set up a showdown over executive privilege

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly invoked executive privilege as attempts to block testimony about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The Independent UK

Bickering bogs down Capitol riot trial of Proud Boys leaders

The seditious conspiracy trial of five Proud Boys leaders charged in the Capitol riot has been going on for a month now in federal court in Washington, and bickering between lawyers and the judge has bogged things down

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House Republicans call for removal of Architect of the US Capitol Brett Blanton over alleged misdeeds

WASHINGTON — Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House Administration hearing earlier this week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Elk Grove man sentenced to 3 years of probation, fined $1,000 for breaching U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6

Marcos Gleffe said it was “the biggest mistake going through the door” and that he “would not do it again” if he could go back.

The Independent UK

He attended the SOTU after saving lives in a mass shooting. He wants Congress to stop feuding and save more

Army veteran Richard Fierro, 45, sprung to action in November when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado Springs club. Nearly three months later, he watched in person as the President addressed the nation from the Capitol, marvelling at the microcosm of America represented by his fellow guests -- as…

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House Republicans call for Blanton’s removal as Architect of the Capitol over alleged misdeeds - Roll Call

Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House hearing.

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