... could we fortify ourselves in the future?All those are legitimate questions, but none of them absolve Donald Trump of his central culpability in this matter. Geoff Bennett: Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, member of the January 6 Congressional Committee, thanks, as always, for your time. Rep. Jamie Raskin: You bet.
... preceded the riot. In that address, he encouraged the crowd to "fight like hell" but also told them to proceed peacefully to the Capitol. The committee says Trump summoned rioters to Washington on Jan. 6 with the goal of mobilizing a large crowd of supporters — in fact, the committee observes ...
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY): Every president in our history has defended this orderly transfer of authority, except one. January 6, 2021, was the first time one American president refused his constitutional duty to transfer power peacefully to the next. In our work over the last 18 months, the Select ...
At its final meeting on Monday, the House Jan. 6 committee urged the Department of Justice to bring criminal charges against Trump and his allies, wrapping up its nearly 18-month-long investigation of the violent 2021 Capitol insurrection with what lawmakers called a “roadmap to justice." As they cap ...
... depositions, playing witness testimony of the day of the insurrection and hearing from journalists, law enforcement officials, lawyers and others about how the events of Jan. 6, 2021 unfolded. Over the months, the Jan. 6 committee has methodically laid out its case that Trump made repeated and purposely false claims ...
... warning of plans for violence. Intelligence agencies and law enforcement knew that militia groups, led by the Proud Boys and Oathkeepers, were planning violence on Jan. 6 and that information was shared with the Secret Service, the president’s National Security Council and others in the executive branch. Left-wing ...
https://youtu.be/PQSvkzYKNpo While a so-called criminal referral has no real legal standing, it is a forceful statement by the committee and adds to political pressure already on Attorney General Merrick Garland and special counsel Jack Smith, who is conducting an investigation into Jan. 6 and Trump’s ...
... report, with ideas for how to strengthen and expand the guardrails that protected the Electoral College certification in 2021. Closing arguments Since its formation, the Jan. 6 committee has strived to build a record for history and deepen the public's understanding of what led to the Capitol attack and ...
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 committee prepares to vote on recommending criminal charges against Trump, Congress tries to avoid a government shutdown and the front-runner to be the next Speaker of the House still...
... Trump fueled their actions. Another standout moment: Former Attorney General William Barr said Trump became “detached from reality” over baseless election claims. More on the Jan. 6 investigation from our coverage: Watch: The biggest takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings this year.One Big Question: How much will the committee ...
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