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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion asking a court to void Steve Bannon’s January 6 conviction, signaling a formal bid to overturn the ruling in this high-profile Capitol attack case.
The DOJ filed an unopposed motion to dismiss the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon tied to his refusal to testify before the January 6 committee, arguing it serves the interests of justice; Bannon was convicted in 2022, served four months in 2024, and the move comes amid a string of Jan. 6 case dismissals and pardons.
Trump-nominated Darin Smith, a former Wyoming state senator with no federal or criminal litigation experience, is awaiting Senate confirmation to become Wyoming’s US attorney and has drawn Democratic criticism as unqualified and potentially discriminatory; he has served as interim US attorney since his initial nomination, has faced questions about his January 6 Capitol presence (he says he was on the grounds but did not enter), and his confirmation is being weighed amid partisan dynamics.
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, beaten Jan. 6 officer Michael Fanone interrupted Republican Rep. Troy Nehls as he tried to shift blame for the January 6 riot to Capitol Police leadership. Fanone’s retort followed Nehls’s remarks, while fellow officers in attendance listened as Jack Smith testified about accountability and threats to democracy, underscoring the ongoing debate over responsibility for the Capitol attack.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified publicly before the House Judiciary Committee to defend the indictments against Donald Trump, while Trump urged that Smith be prosecuted. Republicans pressed questions about Smith’s independence and the subpoenas; Democrats praised him. The testimony covered Smith’s two federal cases—the effort to overturn the 2020 election and a classified-documents probe—both of which were dropped after Trump’s 2024 reelection, and Smith said he would prosecute again under the same facts if asked.
House Republicans plan floor votes on two amendments to the $1.2 trillion funding package—one to curb earmarks and another to block enforcement of vehicle kill switches—while a bipartisan ethanol policy working group is formed to seal a deal, and DHS funding remains a hurdle. Separately, former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Trump investigations, with Capitol Police officers in attendance as lawmakers frame the issue ahead of the Jan. 30 government shutdown deadline.
Trump has dramatically expanded federal clemency in his second term, issuing a large number of pardons and commutations—including a second pardon for Adriana Camberos in a separate case—and rolling out a sweeping set of pardons tied to January 6 and other political allies. His pace far exceeds that of Biden or Obama, aided by a dedicated pardon czar, Alice Marie Johnson. The clemency power applies only to federal charges, with pardons erasing convictions and commutations reducing sentences.
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.,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.