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Phil Williams / WTVF-TV:
FBI arrests Nashville zip-tie suspect from assault on U.S. Capitol — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A self-described “hidden patriot” from Nashville, outed on social media as a rioter who invaded the U.S. Senate chambers Wednesday with a weapon and zip-tie handcuffs, was arrested Sunday on federal charges, NewsChannel 5 has learned.
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New York Times:
FBI Arrests Man Who Carried Zip Ties Into Capitol — The F.B.I. arrested two men on Sunday who were photographed in the Senate chamber clad in military-style clothing and holding zip ties, according to a statement issued by the Justice Department. — One of the men, Eric Gavelek Munchel …
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Lauren Fruen / Daily Mail:
Capitol rioter, 30, pictured carrying zip-ties is revealed to be Nashville bartender who stormed Congress with his MOM - and was identified by his VERY specific paramilitary clothing — Eric Munchel has been named as the man pictured with a bundle of flex-cuffs
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Two Men Charged in Connection with Events at U.S. Capitol
Two Men Charged in Connection with Events at U.S. Capitol
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CBS News, New York Times, Washington Examiner, Al Jazeera, New York Post and The Guardian
Ben Smith / New York Times:
We Worked Together on the Internet. Last Week, He Stormed the Capitol. — At BuzzFeed, we followed the signals of social media. A young employee followed them all the way to Charlottesville and Capitol Hill. — He fit in as well as anyone did at our Los Angeles studio, a place full of ambitious misfits with an unusual gift.
Bloomberg:
Trump Plans Defiant Final Week as Many Democrats Urge His Ouster — President doesn't think Pence, cabinet will act to remove him — Trump likely to fight Big Tech, visit border before departure — Banned from social media and abandoned by some staff after inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol …
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The Hill:
Pelosi: Democrats will move to impeach Trump
Pelosi: Democrats will move to impeach Trump
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Reuters, Deadline, NBC10 Philadelphia, Bloomberg, The Week and New York Post
Politico:
Pelosi to move forward with impeachment if Pence doesn't act to remove Trump
Pelosi to move forward with impeachment if Pence doesn't act to remove Trump
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Bloomberg, Fox News, The Guardian and National File
Reuters:
Trump's demoralized staff count down the final days
Trump's demoralized staff count down the final days
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Twin Cities and Associated Press
Eliana Johnson / Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell
POLITICO Playbook: Inside the GOP's week from hell
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Washington Examiner, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, NPR, Snopes.com and TheGrio, more at Mediagazer »
Devan Cole / CNN:
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate
Clyburn: House may wait until after Biden's first 100 days to send impeachment articles to Senate
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Matthew Schmitz / New York Post:
What the left wants to ignore about slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick — On Thursday, Brian Sicknick, an officer with the US Capitol Police, died from injuries sustained during the storming of the Capitol Building. Democratic leaders have presented Sicknick as a martyr …
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NBC News:
FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility of violence before riot, senior officials say — WASHINGTON — The FBI and the New York Police Department passed information to the Capitol Police about the possibility of violence during the Jan. 6 protests against the ratification …
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David Edwards / Raw Story:
QAnon congresswoman faces calls for arrest after live-tweeting Nancy Pelosi's location to rioters — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), a gun-toting supporter of the QAnon movement, is facing backlash after she was accused of live-tweeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) location during the attack on Capitol Hill last week.
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Jamie Dupree / Regular Order:
Alabama Republican deletes Twitter account after mocking Capitol attack arrests
Alabama Republican deletes Twitter account after mocking Capitol attack arrests
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Alabama Political Reporter
Kevin Manahan / New Jersey Online:
PGA will strip Trump Bedminster of 2022 PGA Championship, insider says — The PGA of America will strip Donald Trump of the 2022 PGA Championship, which is scheduled to be held at Trump National Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. — In a blistering column that says the golf world must sever …
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Washington Post, Occupy Democrats and Golfweek
CNN:
Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot identified — (CNN)A rioter who stormed the US Capitol Wednesday wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” has been identified as Robert Keith Packer of Virginia, according to three sources who spoke with CNN.
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New York Times
Wall Street Journal:
Stripe Stops Processing Payments for Trump Campaign Website — Financial-technology company's move follows last week's riot at the Capitol — Stripe Inc. will no longer process payments for President Trump's campaign website following last week's riot at the Capitol, according to people familiar with the matter.
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WWNY:
Stefanik opposes impeachment, wants “a peaceful transition of power” — DANNEMORA, N.Y. (WWNY) - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik publicly opposed the push to impeach President Trump Saturday. — Stefanik was in Dannemora, New York rallying against the state closure of the Clinton Annex …
Tom Vanden Brook / USA Today:
At least 25 troops under investigation for terrorism in connection with Capitol riot — WASHINGTON - At least 25 troops are under investigation for terrorism related to Wednesday's siege at the Capitol, according to a Defense official and a member of Congress.
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Stripped of Twitter, Trump Faces a New Challenge: How to Command Attention — Mr. Trump became a celebrity through television, but Twitter had given him a singular outlet for expressing himself as he is, unfiltered by the norms of the presidency. — His public persona was a product of television for decades.
Associated Press:
Records show fervent Trump fans fueled US Capitol takeover — WASHINGTON (AP) — They came from across America, summoned by President Donald Trump to march on Washington in support of his false claim that the November election was stolen and to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden as the victor.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
Dear Colleague on Next Steps in Protecting Our Democracy — On this Sunday, as we pray that God will continue to Bless America, I write to inform you of our next actions, which will be made with the great solemnity that this moment requires. — I want to call to your immediate attention …
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HuffPost, Baltimore Sun, Axios, Breitbart, Townhall and The Gateway Pundit
Ronald J. Hansen / Arizona Republic:
Some of Rep. Gosar's siblings want him expelled from Congress after deadly riot at Capitol — Three of Rep. Paul Gosar's siblings have reached out to Rep. Raúl Grijalva asking him to help get their brother expelled from Congress after the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol they blame him for helping to instigate.
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The Hill
Wall Street Journal:
One Trump Fan's Descent into the U.S. Capitol Mob — Doug Sweet joined rioters who breached the Capitol, where he was eventually arrested. — GWYNN'S ISLAND, Va.—On Doug Sweet's first trip to the U.S. Capitol, as a 13-year-old in 1975, he tilted his head back, gazed up at the glistening white dome …
Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Parler CEO Says Service Dropped By “Every Vendor” And Could End His Business — Parler CEO John Matze said today that his social media company has been dropped by virtually all of its business alliances after Amazon, Apple and Google ended their agreements with the social media service.
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Richard Galant / CNN:
Donald Trump's ultimate outrage — Sign up to get our new weekly column as a newsletter. We're looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. — (CNN)In his 2004 novel “The Plot Against America,” Philip Roth imagined an American president …
Caitlin Flanagan / The Atlantic:
Worst Revolution Ever — Here they were, a coalition of the willing: deadbeat dads, YouPorn enthusiasts, slow students, and MMA fans. They had heard the rebel yell, packed up their Confederate flags and Trump banners, and GPS-ed their way to Washington. After a few wrong turns …
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Philadelphia police detective subject of Internal Affairs investigation after allegedly attending D.C. rally — A Philadelphia police detective from the unit that investigates the backgrounds of potential recruits has been temporarily reassigned based on a tip that she attended the rally …
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The Boston Globe
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Three major corporations say they will stop donating to members of Congress who tried to overturn the election — On January 6, a violent mob stormed the Capitol of the United States, disrupting the joint session to confirm Joe Biden's victory. The incident left five people dead …
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