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Outgoing Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger, after four years leading the department through crises including the Jan. 6 attack, emphasizes the challenges of balancing political pressures, securing resources, and managing threats against lawmakers, while preparing for his retirement and a potential successor.
Steve Bannon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, must surrender to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. Despite plans to appeal to higher courts, a federal judge ruled that Bannon's legal challenges lack merit. Bannon claims the case is politically motivated and vows to continue his fight.
Republican strategist Karl Rove criticizes Donald Trump's embrace of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, suggesting that Biden's campaign should highlight Trump's support for them. Rove emphasizes the severity of the Capitol attack and expresses his disapproval of Trump's intention to pardon the insurrectionists. He also hints at the possibility of voting for Biden in the upcoming election, highlighting the division within the Republican party.
Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has publicly disagreed with Donald Trump's portrayal of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, stating that the violence was unacceptable and does not represent the party. She plans to vote for Trump in the next election but does not hold him responsible for the insurrection. McDaniel also acknowledged President Biden's win, despite previously questioning its legitimacy, and emphasized the need for transparent and fair elections while condemning violence and attacks on the Capitol.
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney responded to former President Donald Trump's claims that she "should go to jail" over allegations that the House's Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence, stating that the claims are lies and that Trump and his lawyers have had the evidence for months. Additionally, former Vice President Mike Pence expressed his belief that the Capitol insurrection was tragic and stated that he won't endorse Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Former President Trump reiterated his call for former Rep. Liz Cheney to be prosecuted, alleging that she and the Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence about his actions during the Capitol insurrection. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of spreading lies and expressing fear of the truth. House Republicans released a report aiming to discredit the initial investigation into the insurrection and clear Trump of any wrongdoing. The report included details about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, with Republicans seizing on a driver's testimony to argue for Trump's exoneration. Meanwhile, Trump faces four felonies related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, with his trial delayed as the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.
Former President Trump continues to call for former Rep. Liz Cheney to be prosecuted, alleging that she and the Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence about his actions during the Capitol insurrection. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of spreading lies and expressing fear of the truth. House Republicans released a report aiming to discredit the initial investigation and clear Trump of any wrongdoing. The report includes conflicting testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6. Trump currently faces four felonies related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, with his trial delayed pending a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.
Former President Trump continues to call for former Rep. Liz Cheney to be prosecuted, alleging that she and the Jan. 6 committee withheld evidence about his actions during the Capitol insurrection. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of spreading lies and expressing fear of the truth. House Republicans released a report aiming to discredit the initial investigation into the insurrection and clear Trump of any wrongdoing. Trump currently faces four felonies related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, with his trial delayed as the Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.
Former President Donald Trump called for the members of the House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection to be jailed, following a report that revealed contradictory testimony from a Secret Service agent. Trump's remarks were made in response to an article claiming that the committee withheld crucial evidence. In a tweet, Trump singled out former Rep. Liz Cheney and accused her of lying. Cheney responded, accusing Trump of trying to halt his trial and expressing confidence in the truth coming out. Trump had previously stated that he would free convicted Jan. 6 rioters if reelected.
Republican Voters Against Trump is launching a $50m campaign featuring 100 videos from former supporters urging voters to turn away from Donald Trump. The group aims to target traditional Republican voters who have concerns about Trump and played a decisive role in the 2020 election. Many former supporters cite the January 6 Capitol insurrection as the turning point, with some expressing disbelief at Trump's continued popularity within the Republican party. The campaign has received significant funding from anti-Trump billionaires and aims to establish a permission structure for former Republicans and Republican-leaning voters to withhold their support from Trump in the 2024 election.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stormed out of a committee meeting after Rep. Robert Garcia reminded her of her support for the Capitol insurrectionists, causing her to leave the room. Garcia criticized Greene for hugging and coddling the insurrectionists in jail, calling her actions "disgusting." This incident occurred during a hearing on crime in Washington, D.C., where Greene went on a lengthy rant on various topics before walking out.
The Supreme Court's upcoming case involving Trump's potential removal from the Colorado ballot due to his role in the Capitol insurrection has reignited memories of the controversial Bush v. Gore decision in 2000. The historic ruling, which effectively handed the presidency to George W. Bush, sparked intense debate about the court's involvement in presidential politics. The upcoming Trump-related cases are expected to revive similar discussions, as the court grapples with issues such as presidential immunity from federal charges.
A state hearing officer recommended that the courts should decide whether to remove Donald Trump from Illinois' primary ballot, following objections from voters and a voting-rights organization based on the 14th Amendment's prohibition of insurrectionists from seeking public office. The officer, a retired judge, criticized Trump's involvement in the Capitol insurrection but concluded that the constitutional dispute should be resolved in the courts, not by the state elections board. The State Board of Elections will hold a hearing on Tuesday to consider the recommendation, with potential legal implications for Trump's candidacy in Illinois.
The release of approximately 40,000 hours of surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is expected to shape the political narrative surrounding the event and aid volunteer investigators known as "Sedition Hunters" in identifying new participants in the riot. The footage, which will be made available to the public in waves over several months, may help dispel conspiracy theories and provide a more comprehensive understanding of the seriousness of the attack. However, there are concerns that the footage could be selectively used by conservative politicians to downplay the violence. Sedition Hunters have previously used publicly available footage to identify individuals involved in the insurrection, and they cautiously welcome the release of new footage as a potential game-changer in their efforts.
Eric Munchel, known as the "Zip Tie Guy," has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Munchel and his mother, Lisa Marie Eisenhart, were convicted of felony and misdemeanor charges related to their actions during the insurrection. They entered the Capitol building wearing tactical vests and carrying zip-tie handcuffs, encouraging other rioters to fight with police. Munchel was found guilty of additional felonies, including possession of a dangerous weapon. Eisenhart received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence, while both face supervised release and restitution payments.