Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have begun to flee Brasilia. At least 400 people have been detained as a result of the violence in Brazil’s capital. The country’s justice minister said everyone involved will be identified and “face justice”. Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have begun to flee the city of … Read more
Donald Trump has been summoned to testify before a congressional panel. If he does not comply with the subpoena, he could face criminal charges. The select committee is investigating Trump supporters’ violent storming of the US Capitol. Former President Donald Trump has been summoned to testify before a congressional panel investigating last year’s Capitol riot. … Read more
Tony Payne of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was arrested on a single count of bringing weapons onto Capitol grounds. He claimed he wanted to deliver documents to the U.S. Supreme Court. A search uncovered two handguns, a shotgun, and a pipe in his vehicle. Three firearms were discovered in the van of an 80-year-old Georgia man … Read more
A small Australian news outlet has dared Lachlan Murdoch to sue them for defamation. Crikey published an article linking the family name to the attack on the US Capitol. The article was published in June and appeared as congressional investigations into the 6 January riots. A small Australian news outlet has dared Lachlan Murdoch to … Read more
Capitol riot with a holstered weapon and threatened his children has been condemned to more than seven years in jail. Guy Reffitt, 49, was convicted in March of five felonies, including obstruction and rioting. His punishment is the longest among Capitol rioters. Capitol riot with a holstered weapon and threatened his children has been condemned … Read more
Mulvaney is being interviewed for the position of White House budget director. Mick Mulvaney was acting chief of staff under President Donald Trump. Mulvaney suggested Trump shouldn’t run again. Former Trump White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney is being interviewed Thursday, he said. Mulvaney, 55, said last week he believes former White House … Read more
Chris Miller testifies that he never received an order from Trump. House Select Committee looking into Capitol Hill uprising hear testimony from Miller. Mike Pence and Keith Kellogg also testified. According to newly released video of Miller’s deposition, the House Select Committee looking into the Capitol Hill uprising heard former acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has called Congress’ investigation into the Capitol riots a “kangaroo court”. In a 12-page statement, he said the investigation was designed to distract Americans from the “disaster” of the Democratic-led administration. Trump supporters stormed Congress on January 6, 2021 to thwart confirmation of Joe Biden’s election victory. Former US President Donald Trump has called Congress’ investigation into … Read more
Jack Del Rio minimized last year’s assault on the U.S. Capitol as a “dust-up”. Del Rio questioned why protests after George Floyd’s death were not discussed in the same way. The Washington Commanders fined Del Rio $100,000 for his comments. Washington head coach Ron Rivera said in a statement that her met Del Rio earlier … Read more
Broadcast TV channels are bumping hit series like “Law & Order” to telecast a congressional hearing. Up to two hours of prime time will be devoted to the hearing. The hearing is expected to begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. Professor Larry Sabato, of the University of Virginia, predicts the hearing will uncover … Read more
According to a spokeswoman for the US Supreme Court, a person lit themselves on fire outside the building on Friday, the second incident outside the Capitol in Washington in a week. “At approximately 6:30 pm (2230 GMT), an individual went onto the plaza in front of the Supreme Court building and set themselves on fire,” … Read more
Former President Trump stated in an interview that he intended to march alongside his supporters during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, and that he would have done it if Secret Service hadn’t refused. Trump informed the source that he intended to attend the rally but was told he couldn’t because of security … Read more
A fox that bit a lawmaker and at least eight other people near the US Capitol was exterminated after being diagnosed with rabies, according to local health officials. “The fox that was apprehended yesterday tested positive for the rabies virus, according to the DC Public Health lab.” “All human victims who were bitten by the … Read more
