All articles tagged with #january 6
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Yahoo
Christian music icon Amy Grant released a folk song reflecting on national division, referencing the January 6 Capitol riot and the 1960s idealism, encouraging understanding and collective healing.,
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Guardian
On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, Democrats condemned Trump and his supporters, highlighting ongoing threats to democracy and criticizing pardons for rioters, while Republicans largely remained silent or downplayed the events, reflecting ongoing political divisions.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Guardian
Five years after the Capitol attack, Donald Trump and Republicans are actively working to rewrite the event's history, including pardoning rioters and dismissing the significance of the riot, while Trump's political resurgence continues despite ongoing investigations and efforts to memorialize the event to prevent future attacks.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by YourTango
The January 6 tarot horoscopes highlight themes of responsibility, balance, and careful decision-making for each zodiac sign, with a collective focus on juggling responsibilities and making thoughtful choices to achieve personal growth and stability.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The 19th News
The article explores how Donald Trump transformed Ashli Babbitt, a woman killed during the January 6 Capitol insurrection, into a political martyr to promote themes of protecting women and reinforce his movement's religiosity, while also highlighting the politicization and gendered narratives surrounding her death.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Guardian
A judge has ordered Brian Cole Jr to remain in jail before his trial for planting pipe bombs outside political party headquarters in Washington, citing the risk to public safety; Cole faces serious federal charges related to attempted bombings during the January 6 period, with evidence including bomb components and surveillance footage.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Yahoo
A federal judge denied bail for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs outside DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot, citing public safety concerns and the potential for devastating consequences if his actions had succeeded. Cole, who confessed to the bombings and expressed intent to target political parties due to beliefs about the 2020 election, faces significant prison time if convicted. His defense argued he posed no danger due to his lack of criminal history and living situation, but the judge emphasized the risk of impulsive conduct.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian
Brian Cole Jr, accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC before the January 6 Capitol insurrection, is set for a detention hearing after allegedly confessing to the crimes, with his lawyers seeking release citing his lack of danger and health conditions, while prosecutors argue he remains a threat.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by CNN
A DOJ attorney argued in court that Trump's January 6 speech aimed to promote election reforms and was part of his official duties, seeking to shield him from civil lawsuits, amid ongoing legal battles over his actions related to the Capitol attack.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by CNN
Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion over edited clips of his January 6 speech, claiming defamation and reputational harm, after the broadcaster admitted to editing errors that suggested he called for violence. The BBC has apologized and decided not to rebroadcast the documentary, amid a broader controversy over political bias and media coverage.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
The article discusses how the DOJ's cases against Trump for election interference were delayed and ultimately not brought to trial, due to internal caution, political considerations, and institutional challenges, despite evidence and investigations pointing towards potential criminal activity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Two federal prosecutors in Washington, DC, Carlos Valdivia and Samuel White, were placed on leave after describing the January 6 attack as a 'mob of rioters' in a court filing while requesting a sentence for Taylor Taranto, a defendant involved in the Capitol riot who was later arrested for gun charges and threats. The prosecutors' language and the subsequent suspension highlight ongoing tensions and personnel changes within US Attorney's offices amid politically sensitive cases.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A new book reveals that Donald Trump called Mike Pence a 'wimp' during a January 6 phone call, urging him to refuse certifying Joe Biden's election victory, with Pence standing firm on upholding the law; the incident highlights the tensions leading up to the Capitol attack and Trump's ongoing influence on US politics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A man pardoned for participating in the January 6 Capitol attack was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlighting ongoing concerns about political violence and the consequences of pardons for Capitol rioters.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Senate Republicans allege that the FBI, under special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into January 6, used court orders in 2023 to obtain phone records of nine GOP lawmakers, a move they criticize as political weaponization, though the records were obtained lawfully through grand jury subpoenas and no evidence suggests these lawmakers were targets.