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James Brooks / Anchorage Daily News:
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on President Trump to resign, questions her future as a Republican — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday that Donald Trump should resign the presidency immediately and that if the Republican Party cannot separate itself from Trump, she isn't certain she has a future with the party.
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Washington Post:
Biden push for new stimulus checks runs into roadblock from key Democratic senator — President-elect aims to move quickly on stimulus plan as economy sheds jobs, but already faces divisions within party — President-elect Joe Biden's plans for a major new economic relief package boosting stimulus payments …
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Dan Kois / Slate:
They Were Out for Blood — I can't stop thinking about the zip-tie guys. — Amid the photos that flooded social media during Wednesday's riot at the Capitol—shirtless jokers in horned helmets, dudes pointing at their nuts, dumbasses carrying away souvenirs—the images of the zip-tie guys were quieter, less exuberant, more chilling.
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Chris Sommerfeldt / Orlando Sentinel:
Pro-Trump rioters smeared poop in U.S. Capitol hallways during belligerent attack — They took a dump on the seat of American democracy — literally. — Some of the unhinged pro-Trump rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday defecated inside the historic building and “tracked” …
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NBC News:
Man with foot up on desk in Pelosi's office at Capitol arrested — WASHINGTON — A man photographed casually sitting with his foot on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office at the U.S. Capitol while a pro-Trump mob rampaged the halls of Congress was arrested Friday, law enforcement officials said.
Jaclyn Peiser / Washington Post:
Internet detectives are identifying scores of pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol. Some have already been fired.
Internet detectives are identifying scores of pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol. Some have already been fired.
Chris Ramirez / kob.com:
Cowboys for Trump founder praises pro-Trump rioters
Cowboys for Trump founder praises pro-Trump rioters
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Garrett M. Graff / Politico:
Behind the Strategic Failure of the Capitol Police
Behind the Strategic Failure of the Capitol Police
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Thirteen Charged in Federal Court Following Riot at the United States Capitol — Approximately 40 charged in Superior Court — Thirteen individuals have been charged so far in federal court in the District of Columbia related to crimes committed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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Austin Kellerman / WVNS:
Attorney for WV Delegate releases statement regarding involvement at U.S. Capitol riot — CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The attorney for incoming WV House of Delegate, Derrick Evans, released a statement regarding Evans' involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot. — Attorney John H. Bryan is representing Evans.
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ABC News:
Man who allegedly broke into Pelosi's office charged with 3 federal counts — He was arrested Friday morning in Little Rock, Arkansas. — Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. — Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA via Shutterstock — Richard Barnett, the man who allegedly broke …
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Melissa Brown / The Montgomery Advertiser:
Alabama man had 11 Molotov cocktails ‘ready to go’ at U.S. Capitol riot
Alabama man had 11 Molotov cocktails ‘ready to go’ at U.S. Capitol riot
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Cuneyt Dil / Associated Press:
State lawmaker charged after entering Capitol with rioters
State lawmaker charged after entering Capitol with rioters
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
West Virginia state legislator Derrick Evans charged with illegally entering U.S. Capitol during riot
West Virginia state legislator Derrick Evans charged with illegally entering U.S. Capitol during riot
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
FBI arrests man who posted photo of himself with feet up in Pelosi's office
FBI arrests man who posted photo of himself with feet up in Pelosi's office
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Washington Post:
Video shows fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt in the Capitol — Two previously unreported video clips obtained by The Washington Post shed new light on the fatal shooting by police of Trump supporter and Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt as she and other rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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New York Times:
Capitol Police Officer Dies From Injuries in Pro-Trump Rampage — The death of the officer, Brian D. Sicknick, appeared likely to lead to calls for profound changes to the Capitol Police, a centuries-old force. — A United States Capitol Police officer died on Thursday night from injuries sustained …
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NBC News:
Twitter bans Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell in QAnon account purge — Twitter on Friday removed the accounts of Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell and other high-profile supporters of President Donald Trump who promoted the QAnon conspiracy theory. — The permanent bans are among the most high-profile …
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
Twitter suspends accounts of Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell
Twitter suspends accounts of Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell
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The Daily Beast:
Trump Having Second Thoughts About That Concession Video — 'SO THAT'S IT? IT'S OVER?' — Some of the president's most diehard fans refused to believe that Trump would commit to a peaceful transition of power and assumed the video was a ‘deepfake’ hoax.
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Kate Bennett / CNN:
Melania Trump and adult Trump children avoid the spotlight after one of nation's darkest days
Melania Trump and adult Trump children avoid the spotlight after one of nation's darkest days
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Washington Post:
Police let most Capitol rioters walk away. But cellphone data and videos could now lead to more arrests. — Think rioters walked away scot free? Not so fast, say police with potent technology ready to name names. — Authorities looking to prosecute the mob of Trump supporters who overran …
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Craig Silverman / BuzzFeed News:
The FBI Says There's No Evidence Of Antifa Involvement In The Capitol Mob
The FBI Says There's No Evidence Of Antifa Involvement In The Capitol Mob
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Natalie Allison / The Tennessean:
Tennessee House Speaker on FBI raid: Those subject to search warrants on ‘administrative leave’ — Federal agents descended on multiple Tennessee Republican House members' homes and state offices on Friday, collecting evidence while executing search warrants.
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Lynn Sweet / Chicago Sun-Times:
Illinois GOP Rep. Mary Miller apologizes for her remarks praising Hitler at pro-Trump rally — Miller: “I sincerely apologize for any harm my words caused and regret using a reference to one of the most evil dictators in history to illustrate the dangers that outside influences can have on our youth.”
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Melanie Conklin / Wisconsin Examiner:
Republican bill would sidestep the popular vote and enhance the power of gerrymandering — If Wisconsin had picked its Electoral College delegates using a congressional district method, President Donald Trump would have received the majority of Wisconsin's 10 votes in 2020. Six, to be precise.
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Megan Henney / Fox News:
Cruz defends role in electoral vote objections: Had ‘nothing to do’ with Capitol riots
Cruz defends role in electoral vote objections: Had ‘nothing to do’ with Capitol riots
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New York Times:
Asked About Effort, Biden Defers to Congress; Trump to Skip Inauguration — The House could vote on impeachment next week. President Trump will not attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. With less than two weeks left of Mr. Trump's presidency, a wave of resignations hits his cabinet.
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Deseret News:
Utah activist inside U.S. Capitol says woman killed was first to try and enter House chamber — John Sullivan claims he entered Capitol during rally only to document event, but his own video shows him encouraging others as they rioted — SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah activist who faces criminal charges …
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Hillary Borrud / Oregonian:
Video clearly shows Rep. Mike Nearman helping right-wing demonstrators breach Oregon Capitol — Security video obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive under a public records request clearly shows Rep. Mike Nearman, a Republican from Independence, open two doors to the Capitol during …
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Hugh Hewitt / The Hugh Hewitt Show:
Senator Ben Sasse On Impeachment and Transition, the GOP in Minority — Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) joined me this morning: — Audio: — 01-08hhs-sasse — Transcript: — HH: I'm joined now by Senator Sasse. Good morning, Senator. — BS: Good morning, Hugh.
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
The far-right Trump insurgency just scored a huge propaganda coup — As we seek to absorb the meaning of a violent insurrectionist mob storming the seat of government on President Trump's behalf, a kind of split screen is emerging. — On one screen, Trump is shriveling into a buffoonish, pathetic figure.
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Dan Mihalopoulos / WBEZ Chicago:
Two Trump Supporters From Chicago Suburbs Arrested in D.C. — The chief executive officer of a company in Schaumburg and a tattoo artist from Roselle were among supporters of President Donald Trump who got arrested after a violent mob stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C.,this week.
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Reddit bans subreddit group “r/DonaldTrump” — Reddit has banned the subreddit group “r/DonaldTrump,” a spokesperson confirmed to Axios. — Why it matters: While not an official group or page hosted by the president, it's one of the company's largest political communities dedicated to support for President Trump.
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Sara Murray / CNN:
Exclusive: Biden will release nearly all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose — Vaccination rate will take 3 years to reach herd immunity — (CNN)President-elect Joe Biden will aim to release nearly every available dose …
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Elizabeth Rosner / New York Post:
Texas woman flew on private jet to Washington, DC to ‘storm the Capitol’ — A real estate broker from Frisco, Texas, flew on a private jet to Washington, DC, along with friends to “storm the Capitol” on Wednesday. — Jenna Ryan, who is also a radio host, flew from US Trinity Aviation in Denton …
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Joseph Goldstein / New York Times:
66% of New York City's Vaccine Doses Sit Unused as Virus Numbers Soar — Small numbers of doses have even been thrown out as the city's mass inoculation campaign gets off to a dispiriting start. — Dr. Peter Meacher expected to receive just a small supply of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine …
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Ronald G. Shafer / Washington Post:
This impeached, one-term president refused to go to his successor's inauguration. Now Trump will do the same. — It's been 152 years since Andrew Johnson decided not to attend the swearing-in of Ulysses S. Grant — The peeved president decided to skip his successor's inauguration ceremony.
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Michael Stratford / Politico:
DeVos resigned after believing 25th Amendment was off the table — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos submitted her resignation on Thursday after she believed that it would not be possible to remove President Donald Trump from office under the 25th Amendment, according to an adviser.
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Alex Pareene / New Republic:
The $2,000 Checks and Our Failing Vaccine Rollout Have Something in Common — Even the prospect of the government cutting Americans no-strings-attached $2,000 checks seemed, as 2020 ended, to send certain moderates and liberals into a state of mild panic, as they imagined the funds falling into undeserving hands.