DOJ underscores independence after Biden urges prosecutions for Jan. 6 subpoena holdouts
When he urged the Justice Department to prosecute those who defy the subpoenas, Biden said, “I do,” according to the White House pool reports. White … Read more
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Capitol Police union backs Jan. 6 whistleblower
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Biden White House waives executive privilege for initial set of Trump-era documents sought by Jan. 6 panel
The ruling on the documents only applied to a number of records made available to the White House on Sept. 8, and Remus wrote, “We … Read more
Congress' Jan. 6 investigators face an inevitable reckoning with their GOP colleagues
These Republicans linked the former president with willing partners in the Justice Department who could fuel accusations of excessive fraud. They huddled with Trump for … Read more
Capitol Police whistleblower delivers scathing rebuke to two of its senior leaders on Jan. 6
The whistleblower’s criticism went beyond the leaders of the Capitol Police to Congress. Without naming specific lawmakers, his letter accuses congressional leaders of “deliberately failing” … Read more
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas 'Stop the Steal' rally organizer
“During that day, demonstrations escalated into violence and protesters turned into rioters. The special committee needs to know all the details of what happened prior … Read more
'The intelligence was there': Law enforcement warnings abounded in the runup to Jan. 6
The analyst also noted that there was a call for violence in the comments section of a YouTube video about the closure of a local … Read more
Black Lives Matter comparison roils court in Jan. 6 cases
“Some have compared what happened on January 6 with other protests across the country last year and suggested that Capitol rioters be treated unfairly,” Chutkan … Read more
Thompson: Jan. 6 panel will issue ‘criminal referrals’ for subpoena defiers
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) At a hearing of the House Special Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol on July 27 at … Read more
DOJ recommends four-month jail term for Air Force veteran who joined Jan. 6 riot
Prosecutors added that Jancart would not have allowed “civilians on restricted military bases” [sic] on the basis of ‘paying taxes’. “ It is a notable … Read more
