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We need a full accounting of the Jan. 6 attack on our seat of government, to lay bare the conspiracies and to protect the right to vote that is under siege across the country.

Man Who Put Feet on Desk in Pelosi’s Office During Capitol Breach Will Be Released From Jail: Judge The man who placed his feet on a desk in an office belonging to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been released from jail pending trial. A judge on April 27 deemed Richard Barnett not dangerous enough to stay in jail as he awaits trial for participating in the breach. Barnett will be released to his home in Arkansas with a GPS monitor. Jud...

March 4, 2021 09:45 GMT A whistle blower reported that numerous National Guard soldiers defending the US Capitol fell ill after they were allegedly fed with meat that was almost completely raw. There was even a report stating that shaved metal was found in the meals too. WXYZ reported that a Michigan National Guard staff sergeant, whose name was not disclosed, stated that the guards aired complaints, not just once, but several times, after many of them have fallen ill. There were more than a do...

By Lexi Lonas - 03/03/21 12:39 PM EST   Michigan National Guard troops that have been tasked with defending the U.S. Capitol since the riot on Jan. 6 are being served undercooked food that is landing some members in the hospital, according to a report by 7 Action News. A Michigan National Guard staff sergeant told the news station about the meals the troops were receiving and shared pictures of the undercooked meat.  “Yesterday, for instance, there were 74 different meals found with ...

1:43 Here is the official record from the U.S. House floor on how representatives from New York and Connecticut acted on impeaching President Donald Trump for the second time in over a year. The article of impeachment charges Trump with inciting last weeks insurrection at the Capitol. The final tally was 233-205 to impeach the president — 10 Republicans voted to impeach: Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the third-ranking House Republican; Reps. John Katko of New York; Adam Kinzinger of Illinois; A...

The man was referring to the upcoming presidential inauguration on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C., investigators said. Louis Capriotti, 45, faces a charge of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, according to the U.S. District Court in Chicago. Capriotti was arrested Tuesday morning near his home, and he was scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel Fuentes later Tuesday. “Our office takes the security of our public servants very seriously,” said U.S. Attorney for ...

West Virginia lawmaker among rioters in Capitol Jose Luis Magana/AP Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) By: Scripps National & Associated Press Posted at 5:41 PM, Jan 06, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-06 21:01:43-05 A West Virginia lawmaker took a video of himself and other supporters of President Donald Trump rushing into the U.S. Capitol after they breached the ...

Texas lawmakers react to protesters storming US Capitol KTRK Share: TEXAS (KTRK) -- What was set to be a busy day for Congress turned into chaos when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. As deadly riots unfolded, Congress members were taken to safe locations where they later took to social media to express themselves about the recent events taking place in Washington D.C. Some of those elected leaders in the building tweeting about their experience including Texas lawmakers. Angry supporters of Pres...