Feb 05 Rep. Greene responds after House votes to kick her off committees By Alan Fram, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press It was an unprecedented punishment for the chamber and it reflected Democrats' outrage at the hateful and violent conspiracy theories Greene has helped spread. Continue reading
Feb 04 House votes to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees By Alan Fram, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press It was an unprecedented punishment for the chamber and it reflected Democrats' outrage at the hateful and violent conspiracy theories she has helped spread. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 6:34 What consequences have rioters faced for the Capitol attack? By Nick Schifrin, Rachel Wellford, Frank Carlson One month ago this Saturday, a mob of Americans stormed the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to deny Joe Biden's presidential victory in the November election. Since then, the Department of Justice has arrested and charged more than 180… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 5:06 How Americans can coexist after the deadly insurrection In the aftermath of the attack at the Capitol many Americans continue to be distrustful of the election results despite it being free and fair, raising the question of where the U.S. goes from here as a country. Anne Applebaum,… Continue watching
Feb 04 House Democrats ask Trump to testify under oath in Senate trial By Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jill Colvin, Associated Press They are challenging the former president to explain why he and his lawyers have disputed key factual allegations at the center of their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Continue reading
Feb 04 Fake accounts gain traction as they praise China, mock U.S. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press A pro-China network of fake and imposter accounts found a global audience on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to mock the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the deadly riot in Washington that left five dead, new research… Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: House votes to remove Rep. Greene from committee assignments By Alan Fram, Brian Slodysko, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Underscoring the political vise her inflammatory commentary has clamped her party into, nearly all Republicans voted against the Democratic move but none defended her lengthy history of outrageous social media posts. Continue reading
Feb 03 Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity By Rob Gillies, Associated Press The Proud Boys have faced increased scrutiny after seizing on the former Trump administration’s policies and was a major agitator during earlier protests and the Capitol riot on Jan. 6. Continue reading
Feb 03 Activists worry about broader law enforcement after Capitol riot By Noreen Nasir and Eric Tucker, Associated Press Civil rights groups and communities of color are watching warily for any moves to expand law enforcement power. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Capitol Police officer killed in insurrection honored at U.S. Capitol By Mary Clare Jalonick, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sicknick was a patriot who will be remembered by lawmakers each day as they enter the Capitol. “We will never forget,” she promised his family, who attended the ceremony. Continue reading