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politics2 years ago

"Revealed: Trump's Disinterest and Inaction During Jan. 6 Riot"

New details from a probe into the Jan. 6 riot reveal that Donald Trump, according to sources, showed disinterest in stopping the violence as his supporters stormed the Capitol building. Former aides, including Dan Scavino and Nick Luna, reportedly provided information to investigators, with Scavino stating that Trump "was just not interested" in doing more to stop the violence, and Luna recalling Trump's response of "So what?" when informed about then-Vice President Mike Pence's need to be rushed to a secure location.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#capitol-building#donald-trump#former-aides
politics2 years ago

Jamaal Bowman Faces Charges for False Capitol Fire Alarm Incident

US Congressman Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat from New York, is expected to plead guilty to triggering a false fire alarm in a Capitol office building. Bowman claims it was accidental, but Republicans accused him of deliberately sabotaging a vote. He is facing a misdemeanor charge and could be fined up to $1,000 and sentenced to six months in prison. If he follows bail conditions for three months, the charges may be dropped. Bowman has apologized and will write an apology letter.

via BBC.com|
#capitol-building#false-fire-alarm#jamaal-bowman
politics2 years ago

Armed Man Arrested at Wisconsin Capitol Returns with Assault Rifle, Seeking Governor Evers

An armed man demanding to speak to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was arrested for illegally carrying a firearm in the state capitol building. After posting bail, he returned with an assault-style rifle but was arrested again. Governor Evers was not present during the incidents, and his office declined to comment on security threats. The man, who remains unidentified, claimed he wanted to discuss domestic abuse towards men with the governor. This incident highlights the ongoing security concerns faced by public officials in the US.

via BBC.com|
#capitol-building#governor-tony-evers#gun-control
politics2 years ago

"Power Struggles and Controversies: Inside the Turmoil of the House of Representatives"

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has stated that GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry, the newly named interim speaker, has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building. Pelosi, who maintains her regular office in the Cannon House office building, was unable to immediately move her belongings as she was in California mourning the loss of her friend Dianne Feinstein. Pelosi criticized the eviction as a departure from tradition and urged the new Republican leadership to focus on important matters for the American people. McHenry, as speaker pro tempore, will preside over the vote and selection of the House's next speaker.

via CNN|
#capitol-building#house-speaker#nancy-pelosi
breaking-news2 years ago

Bomb threat forces evacuation of Texas Capitol building.

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Texas Capitol building after a bomb threat was received by the Austin Police Department. State troopers with bomb-sniffing dogs are currently searching the area, but as of 5:45 p.m., nothing has been found. Capitol staff were alerted to leave the area and follow the directions of first responders. This is a developing story.

via KXAN.com|
#austin-police-department#bomb-threat#breaking-news
law2 years ago

Federal appeals court upholds obstruction charge against Jan. 6 rioters.

The federal appeals court in Washington, DC, has upheld the Justice Department’s use of a key criminal charge against hundreds of January 6 rioters, saying they can be charged with obstructing Congress. The major ruling affects more than 300 criminal cases brought in the wake of the Capitol riot. The Justice Department has used the charge – obstructing on official proceeding – as the cornerstone of many of the more serious Capitol riot cases.

via CNN|
#capitol-building#federal-appeals-court#january-6-rioters