[ad_1] This is one of the images of the pro-Trump riot that shocked the country and outraged members of Congress: a policeman wearing a red Make America Great Again cap and leading protesters through a crowd on the U.S. Capitol. Within days, the policeman was suspended. The officer, identified by the Wall Street Journal as … Read more
[ad_1] While the figure of 2 million is horrific, experts say the actual death toll is likely much higher. Only confirmed deaths from Covid-19 are included in the tally, meaning people who died without a firm diagnosis may not be included. With testing still insufficient in many countries around the world, there could be hundreds … Read more
[ad_1] Trump leaves White House with lowest ever approval rating after riot on Capitol Hill and impeachmentUSA TODAY Republicans must repudiate Trump – or live with the consequences foreverThe Guardian Trump explodes at Nixon comparisons as he prepares to step downCNN Republican senators shouldn’t miss this chance to show Trump his actions have consequencesNBC News … Read more
[ad_1] Fox News prime-time host Tucker Carlson took on one of his favorite targets Thursday night: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He called the congresswoman an “empty totalitarian little jerk.” Carlson scoffed at the Democrat’s claim that many lawmakers and staff “narrowly escaped death” during the violent riot, in which five people died and dozens of police … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida. He will be deported with a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity because … Read more
[ad_1] “To protect our democracy, we must now subject the security of the US Capitol complex to a rigorous review,” Pelosi said in a statement. “To this end, I asked Lieutenant General Russel Honoré (Retired), a respected leader with experience in crisis management, to lead an immediate review of Capitol Hill security infrastructure, interagency processes … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal oversight agencies have launched a comprehensive review of how the FBI, Pentagon and other law enforcement agencies have responded to the riot on the U.S. Capitol, including s ‘There have been failures in information sharing and other preparations that have left the historic symbol of democracy vulnerable to assault from … Read more
[ad_1] PHOENIX (AP) – The pro-Trump mob that stormed the US Capitol last week was aimed at “capturing and murdering elected officials,” federal prosecutors have said in court documents. The remark came in a petition that prosecutors filed Thursday night in the case against Jacob Chansley, the Arizona man who took part in the insurgency … Read more
[ad_1] The FBI is investigating 37 people linked to the murder of Constable Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Hill police officer who died after being injured in the pro-Trump riot on Jan.6, according to an FBI memo sent to the private sector and to others on Friday. The Times obtained a copy of the report. Mr … Read more
[ad_1] The self-proclaimed left-wing activist recently arrested for participating in the assault on the US Capitol – later claiming he was there to “document” it – reportedly wore a gas mask and knife during the siege. , court documents show. John “Jayden X” Sullivan is scheduled to appear Friday at 4:00 p.m. local time on … Read more