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Key takeaways from US Congress hearing on January 6 Capitol riot

Trump took centre stage as US lawmakers pushed to highlight the danger and violence of the 2021 attack on US Capitol.

Al Jazeera

Jan. 6 hearing gives primetime exposure to violent footage and dramatic evidence – the question is, to what end?

A violent mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, intent on disrupting a joint session of Congress that was meeting to count electoral votes and declare Democrat Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

The Conversation

5 takeaways from the Jan. 6 Committee hearing

Committee vice-chair Rep. Liz Cheney, the Wyoming Republican with the steely demeanor, delivered a powerful, at times chilling, presentation, vaulting her to the top of lists for 2024 presidential contenders.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Jan. 6 attack on Capitol the ‘culmination of an attempted coup,’ chairman says

WASHINGTON — Americans watching the first Jan. 6 Select Committee hearing Thursday night were jolted back to the horror of the Capitol attack in early 2021, with the panel deploying never-before-seen footage of violence and graphic, emotional testimony from an officer wounded in the melee to place then-President Donald Trump…

Los Angeles Times

Jan. 6 attack on Capitol the ‘culmination of an attempted coup,’ chairman says

WASHINGTON — As rioters battered police and stormed inside the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Donald Trump grew angry with advisers pleading with him to do something, Vice Chairwoman Liz Cheney said Thursday in the first hearing by the House select committee investigating the attack.

Los Angeles Times

Jan. 6 hearings to lay out ‘scheme ... to undermine the will of the people,’ chairman says

WASHINGTON — The House Select Committee investigating what caused the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is beginning a series of hearings Thursday evening by laying out its evidence of a coordinated effort to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election and keep former President Donald Trump in office.

Los Angeles Times

Here's how to watch the Jan. 6 committee hearings

The hearing on Thursday will be livestreamed on YouTube and on most TV news channels.

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Explained | The Indian patent regime and its clash with the U.S. norms

The U.S. Trade Representative highlighted IP challenges in India in its annual Special 301 report released last month

The Hindu

GOP tries to undermine Jan. 6 hearings

House Republicans claim the committee is dead-set on ending the Electoral College and preventing another Trump win

Salon

What this UK minister said about winter gas supplies, Wales' electricity grid and a new nuclear power station

Greg Hands was giving evidence at a House of Commons committee

Wales Online

What to expect from Thursday’s January 6 committee hearing

Congressional panel is expected to unveil summary of its findings so far in Capitol riot probe. Here’s what we know.

Al Jazeera

Nottinghamshire health scrutiny committee to take a ‘step back’ as Donna Ockenden appointed to look at maternity concerns

Earlier this month it was announced the experienced midwife would lead her own review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals

Nottingham Post

Brad Raffensperger and top Georgia election official in talks to testify to Jan. 6 committee

Brad Raffensperger and Gabriel Sterling would testify together on a panel.

Axios

Edinburgh Leith bingo hall to be protected after council U-turn

The council's planning committee voted overwhelmingly to protect the former cinema-turned bingo hall, after members were told it is "only way of socialising" for many in the community.

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The Conversation

How a public hearing is different from an investigation – and what that means for the Jan. 6 committee

On Thursday, June 9, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol holds the first of several public hearings.

The Independent UK

Liz Cheney says Jan 6 was ‘extremely well-organised’ conspiracy and Trump has expressed no remorse

The January 6 Committee will hold its first prime time hearing on Thursday

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syria Constitutional Talks Conclude 8th Session, Position on Army ‘Thwarts’ Discussions in Geneva

Once again, the position regarding the Syrian state institutions, especially the army, thwarted the sessions of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva. A dispute had erupted between the government delegation headed by Ahmed al-Kuzbari and the opposition negotiating body headed by Hadi al-Bahra over institutional reform. In contrast to Damascus’ warnings…

Tribune News Service

Former Trump aide Mark Meadows avoids contempt of Congress charges

WASHINGTON — Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows won’t be indicted for defying subpoenas by the special congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, a major blow to the panel as it seeks cooperation of associates of former President Donald Trump.

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The Independent UK

Harvard accused of holding human remains of thousands of Native Americans despite order for return

Panel had been conducting review of anthropology museum’s collection

The Independent UK

House oversight committee launches probe into Jared Kusher’s Saudi-backed investment fund

Mr Kushner’s new venture received a $2bn investment from a Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Daily Record

DWP does not know which legacy benefit claimants will be better off on Universal Credit until they apply

Some 2.6m people on older-style benefits will be moved on to Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

The Independent UK

Amazon 'obstructing' House probe into warehouse collapse

Democratic members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform are accusing Amazon of “obstructing” their investigation into the company's labor practices during severe weather events

Sports Illustrated

Goodell, Snyder Called to Appear in Front of Oversight Committee

The committee launched an investigation into the Commanders in fall 2021, looking into possible workplace misconduct.

The Independent UK

House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to appear at a hearing later this month

USA Today Sports Media Group

House Oversight Committee requests testimony from Roger Goodell and Daniel Snyder

The House Oversight Committee has requested testimony from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington owner Daniel Snyder.

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