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business1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump poised to sue JPMorgan over alleged debanking after Jan. 6

President Trump says he will sue JPMorgan Chase for allegedly closing his accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, labeling it debanking, while JPMorgan and Bank of America deny political motives. Trump also denied offering Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chair, a claim Dimon rejected. The report also notes ongoing Fed independence concerns as Chair Powell disclosed a DOJ subpoena related to his testimony amid a broader investigation.

via Barron's|

#business #debanking #fed-reserve

politics1 month ago•27 min saved

Jan. 6 Hearing Sparks Partisan Clash as Congress Fights Over Spending

At the first Jan. 6 committee hearing under a GOP-led panel, Republicans pressed Democrats to explain the delay in identifying the pipe-bomb suspect and relitigated the Biden-era investigation, while Democrats defended the inquiry and noted a rare federal success—highlighting the deep partisan divide over the events of Jan. 6, 2021. The same day saw Congress advancing a two-bill funding package amid a looming shutdown, discussions on DHS body-camera requirements, and a wave of other partisan moves (stock-trading restrictions, potential megabill efforts, and oversight actions), underscoring a chaotic, high-stakes week in Washington.

via Politico|

#congress #fbi #funding

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Jan. 6 Anniversary Sparks Rallies and Historical Debate

Five years after the Capitol attack, pardoned rioters gathered in Washington to commemorate the event, praise Trump, and demand further action such as restitution and prison reform, while facing mixed reactions and ongoing polarization.

via The New York Times|

#capitol-riot #jan6 #pardons

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

NYT Connections: Hints and Answers for January 5-6, 2026

The article provides hints and answers for the NYT Connections puzzle on Jan. 6, including clues for four groups with themes like apartment, sonorous, poker hands, and animals, along with background on the puzzle and its features.

via CNET|

#entertainment #game-hints #jan6

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Had No Target, Cited Election Conspiracies

A Virginia man, Brian Cole, confessed to placing pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on Jan. 6, claiming he wasn't targeting Congress's certification of Biden's victory but was motivated by anti-party sentiments and historical interests, with the devices failing to detonate and no injuries reported.

via ABC News|

#doj #jan6 #pipebomb

crime2 months ago•1 min saved

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed to Targeting Political Parties

A Virginia man, Brian Cole Jr., confessed to planting pipe bombs near Capitol headquarters before the Jan. 6 attack, motivated by beliefs that the 2020 election was tampered with, and expressed relief that no one was hurt.

via The New York Times|

#capitol-attack #confession #crime

law-and-crime2 months ago•1 min saved

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Linked to Election Conspiracy Theories

The DOJ announced that Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect, who was motivated by election conspiracy theories and inspired by The Troubles in Northern Ireland, was detained pending trial for transporting explosives and attempting to damage property, with no clear political affiliation disclosed.

via Politico|

#doj #election-conspiracy #jan6

media3 months ago•0 min saved

Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Jan. 6 Coverage

Trump claims the BBC defamed him in a report about his Jan. 6 speech and threatens to sue for $1 billion if they do not retract and apologize.

via The Washington Post|

#bbc #defamation #jan6

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Legislators Act to Preserve U.S. Capitol Riot History

State legislators across the U.S. are actively working to preserve the history of the January 6 Capitol riot through legislation and resolutions, emphasizing the importance of accurate education and public acknowledgment of the events, amid concerns of historical erasure and misinformation.

via CBS News|

#capitol-riot #education #history-preservation

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

DOJ Suspends Prosecutors Over Jan. 6 Riot Descriptions

Two U.S. prosecutors have been put on leave after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns to Obama's house, with the memo later revised to omit references to the attack and Trump’s social media posts, amid controversy over the case and its handling.

via MSNBC News|

#jan6 #obama #politics

politics4 months ago•0 min saved

U.S. prosecutors suspended for describing Jan. 6 attack as 'mob'

Two U.S. prosecutors in Washington were suspended after referring to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack as a 'riot' carried out by a 'mob' in a court document.

via The Washington Post|

#capitolattack #jan6 #justicedepartment

politics4 months ago•0 min saved

Trump called Pence a 'wimp' before January 6, new notes reveal

On the morning of January 6, 2021, Donald Trump called Mike Pence a 'wimp' in a private remark, according to new notes from a forthcoming book by Jonathan Karl.

via The Washington Post|

#book #jan6 #notes

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Arrested for Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

A pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, Christopher Moynihan, is charged with plotting to assassinate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing threats against political figures and the impact of presidential pardons on subsequent criminal behavior.

via Axios|

#jan6 #jeffries #pardons

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged with Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was arrested for making a credible death threat against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing legal issues and threats linked to the Capitol riot and its aftermath.

via NBC News|

#capitol-riot #hakeem-jeffries #jan6

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

GOP Senators Criticize Jack Smith and FBI Over Jan. 6 Phone Record Scrutiny

Republican senators criticized the Biden administration and Jack Smith over the collection of their phone records related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, alleging politicization of the investigation, though no evidence has been presented that the White House influenced the inquiry.

via The New York Times|

#fbi-investigation #jack-smith #jan6