Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Jan. 6 committee says Donald Trump is to blame for the violence Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot are saying unequivocally that Trump is to blame for the violence and they're saying lawmakers will recommend ways to prevent another Jan. 6.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Jan. 6 committee shows Trump didn't follow script set for him Sarah Matthews, a deputy press secretary, told the committee she was relieved that Trump ultimately told followers to go home but was also dismayed that he had repeated the “lie” that the election was stolen.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Jan. 6 committee says family, aides pressed Donald Trump to release a statement Former White House press aide Sarah Matthews testified about the process before Trump finally tweeted for the mob to be peaceful. She said “there was a back and forth, going through different phrases that he was comfortable with.”…
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Rep. Elaine Luria says Trump tweet 'put a target' on Pence's back At a prime-time hearing Thursday, the committee played Secret Service radio traffic of agents working frantically to keep Pence safe in the Capitol.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Sarah Matthews says Trump could have made a statement condemning Jan. 6 'almost instantly' Former press aide Sarah Matthews testified that Trump could have gotten in “less than 60 seconds” to the briefing room, where a camera is on at all times.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: During Jan. 6 riot, Rep Elaine Luria says Donald Trump was glued to Fox News According to a member of the House committee investigating the insurrection, Trump stayed in the dining room at the White House, facing a television that was tuned to Fox News, for more than 2 1/2 hours.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Rep. Elaine Luria says Donald Trump had 'selfish desire to stay in power' A member of the Jan. 6 committee said Donald Trump was advised by almost everyone around him on the day of the 2021 riot to direct the mob to disperse from the Capitol.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Rep. Liz Cheney says 'dam has begun to break' due to the Jan. 6 investigation The vice chair of the Jan. 6 committee says "doors have opened, new subpoenas have been issued and the dam has begun to break″ due to the panel's continuing investigation and its successful effort to overcome reluctance from witnesses.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: U.S. welcomes deal to unblock Ukraine grain exports A senior State Department official says the U.S. welcomes news of a deal to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain to world markets.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Pelosi wishes Biden well after testing positive for COVID House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wishes President Joe Biden well as he has tested positive for COVID-19, underscoring the extent to which the virus has infiltrated American society.