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 · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 15, 2023
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 · Feb 15, 2023
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 · Feb 15, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023
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. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023
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. WEKU · Feb 13, 2023
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. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2023
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. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023
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. WEKU · Feb 11, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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…
Roll Call · Feb 10, 2023 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.
Roll Call · Feb 10, 2023 Photos of the week ending February 10, 2023 - Roll Call The State of the Union dominated this week on Capitol Hill, along with the ongoing Rep. George Santos saga.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Jan 6 rioter who threatened Capitol officer with Confederate flag is jailed for three years A Delaware man who threatened a Black police officer with a pole attached to a Confederate battle flag as he stormed the US Capitol has been sentenced to three years in prison
Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023 Donald Trump reinstated on Facebook and Instagram Former President Donald Trump’s suspensions on Facebook and Instagram have been lifted, more than two years after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, parent company Meta confirmed Thursday.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Rioter who menaced officer with Confederate flag gets prison A Delaware man who threatened a Black police officer with a pole attached to a Confederate battle flag as he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to three years in prison
The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2023 Dozens of George Santos’s constituents call for his resignation at US Capitol Move follows weeks of outrage amid revelations the Republican New York lawmaker fabricated large portions of his résumé
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 ‘The country has been swindled:’ George Santos’s constituents take a bus trip to protest on Capitol Hill ‘We’re because Speaker McCarthy cannot hear us when we speak from Long Island,” one of the advocates says.
WEKU · Feb 4, 2023 As the nation has changed, so has the State of the Union speech In the era of primetime coverage, the State of the Union offers a rare opportunity for a president to address — and for members to be seen by — a truly national television audience.
Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023 January 6 participants express remorse in court, pride in public Some people who apologised for taking part in attack on US democracy now describe themselves as victims of persecution.