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Political fallout from last week s violent takeover at the U.S. Capitol continues to rain down on lawmakers, including some in Utah who voted to challenge President-elect Biden s victory.
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The U.S. and state flag fly at half-staff at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in honor of Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick, who died from injuries he suffered when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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Political fallout from last week’s violent takeover at the U.S. Capitol continues to rain down on lawmakers, including some in Utah who supported or voted to challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last week.
Also, House Democrats have initiated an effort to impeach President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” in the waning days of his tumultuous one term in office.