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Author: Ella Lee, USA TODAY
‘New Years Revolution’: What the Proud Boys said on Parler ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Members of the Proud Boys took to Parler ahead of the Capitol attack to express frustration over the “stolen” election and plan to take action.
4 more Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Prosecutors argued the Oath Keepers on trial worked with other members of the militia group to storm the Capitol and stop the election certification.
Jury convicts Jan. 6 rioter who propped his feet up on a Nancy Pelosi staffer’s desk
Barnett posing with his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office was one of the enduring images from the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
DOJ signals to House GOP it won’t share information about ongoing investigations: reports
In response to a letter from Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, demanding information, the DOJ signaled it would not share details of ongoing investigations.
Proud Boys on trial ‘took aim at the heart of our democracy’ on Jan. 6, prosecutors say
The defendants face numerous charges in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including the rare charge of seditious conspiracy.
New Mexico Democrats’ homes, offices targeted in shootings under investigation by police
Albuquerque police are investigating whether shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers homes and offices are connected or politically motivated.
Mother of Ashli Babbitt, slain Jan. 6 rioter, arrested on anniversary of Capitol attack
Video footage of Witthoeft’s arrest shows Capitol Police officers telling her and other protestors to move to theĀ “sidewalk now, or you’re under arrest.”
Lawyer for Alex Jones and Proud Boys leader loses license for 6 months over Sandy Hook records leak
Norman Pattis, Alex Jones’ attorney, is also representing Proud Boy Joseph Biggs in an ongoing seditious conspiracy trial in D.C.
Live updates: House reconvenes in last-ditch effort to select speaker before week ends
Congress’ vote for speaker of the House stretches to its fourth day with Republican leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy still unable to win the ballot.