Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney criticized President-elect Donald Trump's threat to jail her and others involved in the January 6 Capitol attack investigation, calling it an "assault on the rule of law." Trump, in an NBC interview, suggested that members of the House committee should be imprisoned, though he claimed he wouldn't direct legal action. Cheney refuted Trump's allegations, emphasizing the lack of constitutional basis for such actions and highlighting Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
In a recent interview, Donald Trump stated he would pardon most January 6 insurrectionists and suggested that members of the committee investigating the Capitol attack, including Liz Cheney, should be jailed. Cheney responded by accusing Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election and called for the release of evidence by the Justice Department's special counsel. Trump's comments have sparked reactions from other political figures, including Adam Schiff, who defended the committee's work.
In a recent interview, Donald Trump reiterated his promise to pardon those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack if re-elected, while also discussing plans for mass deportations and tariffs. Trump criticized the legal system as corrupt and suggested some Capitol attackers were pressured into guilty pleas. He also maintained his stance on the 2020 election being rigged and proposed ending birthright citizenship. Trump's comments come amid ongoing legal proceedings against Capitol rioters, with over 1,250 convictions to date.
Civil lawsuits against Donald Trump for his alleged role in the January 6 US Capitol attack can proceed as he declined to seek Supreme Court review on whether he is shielded by presidential immunity. The lawsuits, brought by Democratic lawmakers and US Capitol Police officers, will now move to a fact-finding phase at the trial-level federal court in Washington, DC. Trump can still claim presidential immunity, but it will be up to the judge to determine whether the conduct at issue was done in his official capacity as president. The Supreme Court is still considering whether to step into Trump's federal criminal case related to January 6.
The trial date for the federal election subversion case against former President Donald Trump has been postponed as a federal appeals court considers arguments about his immunity from prosecution due to his role as president leading up to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack. The delay is seen as a win for Trump, who has sought to push the trial until after the 2024 presidential election. The trial delay also impacts other criminal indictments Trump faces, including one in Manhattan and another in Georgia, with court proceedings and trial dates potentially being moved back.
A federal judge rejected former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro's request for a new trial after his criminal contempt of Congress conviction, dismissing his claim that jurors may have been influenced by political protesters during deliberations. The judge ruled that there was no evidence of prejudice, as the jurors only interacted with each other and a court security officer in a relatively placid park scene, and that the protesters did not approach or direct any words towards the jurors. Navarro's sentencing is scheduled for January 25.
Former President Donald Trump is set to argue in a Washington appeals court for absolute immunity from prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which led to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The case is on hold as Trump appeals a denial to dismiss his indictment, with the court set to hear oral arguments on the matter. The all-woman panel of judges will consider Trump's immunity claim, with potential implications for the trial timeline and the Supreme Court's involvement.
The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from serving as U.S. president and cannot appear on the primary ballot in Colorado due to his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This historic ruling, likely to be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court, makes Trump the first presidential candidate deemed ineligible for the White House under a constitutional provision that bars officials who have engaged in "insurrection or rebellion" from holding office. The ruling applies only to Colorado's Republican primary but could impact Trump's status in the state for the general election. Trump plans to appeal the decision, and the Colorado court has delayed its effect until at least January 4, 2024, to allow for an appeal.
Charles Donohoe, a former Proud Boys lieutenant and US Marine, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his involvement in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Donohoe, who pleaded guilty to two felony charges, played a key role in the prosecution of the Proud Boys' leaders for conspiring to obstruct the certification of Joe Biden's election. Prosecutors requested a reduced sentence due to Donohoe's cooperation, which was approved by the judge. Donohoe expressed remorse for his actions and acknowledged the hypocrisy of attacking the democratic process. The judge noted that Donohoe had taken steps to amend his mistake but emphasized that there was nothing patriotic about his actions.
Matthew Krol, a 65-year-old man from Michigan, has been sentenced to four years, three months in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Krol pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the attack. The judge noted Krol's history of aiding humanitarian causes but also expressed concern that he could be influenced to engage in future political violence. Krol apologized for his actions and expressed remorse during the sentencing hearing. He will also pay restitution and serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that the faces of the mob involved in the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, will be blurred before publicly releasing the footage to protect them from prosecution by the Justice Department. Johnson stated that he wants to prevent retaliation against the rioters, but this move could hinder the potential for public tips to identify individuals involved. The Justice Department has already charged and prosecuted members of the mob using footage from the Capitol's security cameras.
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump must face civil lawsuits over his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by his supporters. The court rejected Trump's claim of immunity, stating that he was acting in his personal capacity as a presidential candidate when he urged his supporters to march to the Capitol. This decision paves the way for Trump to be sued by U.S. Capitol police officers and Democratic lawmakers seeking to hold him responsible for the violence. The ruling focused solely on whether Trump could be sued and did not address the merits of the cases themselves. Trump's spokesperson called the ruling "limited, narrow, and procedural," while the plaintiffs' lawyer hailed it as a step towards accountability for those who endanger democracy.
Mike Pence initially decided to skip the congressional certification process for Joe Biden's election win due to loyalty to Trump, but was convinced by his son, a US marine, to fulfill his constitutional duty. Pence faced pressure from Trump to help overturn the election results but was persuaded by his son to support and defend the constitution. Pence ultimately supervised the certification process despite the deadly January 6 attack on Congress. Trump now faces multiple federal criminal counts related to election subversion, but remains the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination. Pence dropped out of the Republican race before the first primary vote.
House speaker Mike Johnson has announced plans to publicly release 44,000 hours of footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The first tranche of security footage, around 90 hours, will be released on a public committee website, with the rest expected to be posted over the next several months. Johnson's decision fulfills a promise he made to far-right members of his party and grants the general public unprecedented access to the sensitive and explicit footage. The move has been applauded by former President Donald Trump and Representative Matt Gaetz, but critics have raised concerns about the potential safety risks. Johnson stated that faces will be blurred and sensitive security information will be withheld from public release.
During a hearing, Rep. Eric Swalwell called out Rep. Jim Jordan for failing to comply with a subpoena from the House select committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
