Donald Trump’s lawsuit to block the release was one of several attempts to obstruct the committee’s work as he and his allies have downplayed the attack.
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Minot native inside Capitol during Jan. 6 riot: ‘Free men don’t ask for permission!’
Mitch Simon admits he confronted police in bid to show Congress ‘who the f***ing boss really is.’
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Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
The House committee is examining the Trump adviser’s connection to promoting election fraud claims and his reported efforts to persuade state legislators to take steps to overturn the election results.
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Seditious conspiracy: Oath Keepers’ founder, 10 others charged in Jan. 6 riot
These are the first charges of seditious conspiracy that the Justice Department has brought in connection with the attack led by supporters of former President Trump.
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Rep. Jim Jordan refuses to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee
Jordan declined to comply with the Dec. 22 request to appear before the panel to discuss his communication with Trump on the day of the assault.
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Biden offers blistering criticism that Trump and supporters held ‘dagger at throat’ of democracy
The president’s remarks launched the start of daylong remembrance, drawing a contrast between the truth of what happened and the false narratives that persist about the Capitol assault.
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Garland: Justice Department will hold those responsible for Jan. 6 riot accountable
The attorney general’s remarks come as he faces intensifying pressure to focus on the actions of former President Trump.
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Jan. 6 panel requests an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection wants to question him regarding his communications with Donald Trump, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and others in Trump’s orbit in the days surrounding the insurrection.
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Biden pushed to speak out more as world leaders worry about U.S. democracy
The president also is being urged to use the powers of his office to push voting rights legislation that its adherents say could be the only effective way to counter the rapidly emerging threats to the democratic process.
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Since Jan. 6, the pro-Trump internet has descended into infighting
The battles center not on policy but on the treasures of online fame: viewer donations and subscriptions; paid appearances at rallies and conferences; and crowds of followers to buy their books and merchandise.